US stocks rose on Tuesday, as Citigroup led a surge in bank shares after Berkshire Hathaway revealed strong retail sales in April to ease some concerns about slowing US economic growth. Ten of the 11 major S&P sectors advanced, with financials and technology up 2% each.Economic DataUS retail sales increased …
Read More »Gold falls to its lowest level in three and a half months
On Monday, gold prices fell more than one percent to their lowest levels since late January, as the dollar’s strength continued to affect demand for the yellow metal, which is denominated in the US currency. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.8 percent to $ 1797.82 an ounce (an ounce) …
Read More »Oil prices fall as a result of profit-taking
Oil prices fell on Monday, giving up earlier gains as investors booked profits after prices rose in the previous session, but concerns loomed oversupply in global markets as the European Union prepared to impose a ban on imports from Russia. Brent crude futures fell 64 cents, or 0.6 percent, to …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, 9 – 13 May
The US inflation data dominated the markets in the week ending May 13th. The safe-haven assets ended the trading in a bearish direction led by gold as a result of the rise in the US dollar. Wall Street ended trading higher on Friday, ending a week of wild market volatility, …
Read More »Gold Price Still Under Pressure Near $1800
Gold retreated to the $1,799 level on Friday, the lowest since February 2022. Recovery followed later to find resistance shortly at $1,820. US shares are sharply rising on Friday, on a recovery rally. Crude oil prices also hit gains. US yields settled and the US dollar is correcting lower. Usually, …
Read More »Oil rises, but fears of weak demand cap gains
Oil prices continued to rise on Friday, but were heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as concerns about inflation and slowing global growth due to the closures in China to combat the pandemic outweighed the impact of concerns about dwindling fuel supplies from Russia. Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil Exhibits Mixed Performance Amid Tight Supplies
On Thursday, crude oil prices exhibited mixed performance as supply fears as well as geopolitical tensions in Europe got the upper hand over the economic data related fears across financial markets as inflation is soaring globally.Trading has been thin and nobody knows what’s going to move the needle,” said John …
Read More »Oil falls more than 1%, affected by fears of economic recession
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday in a volatile week, as economic concerns and fears of a recession weighed negatively on global financial markets, outweighing concerns about supplies and tension in Europe. Brent crude futures fell $1.25, or 1.2 percent, to $106.26 a barrel by 0303 GMT. US …
Read More »Oil prices rise as Russian oil embargo approaches
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after falling nearly 10 percent in the previous two sessions, buoyed by supply concerns, as the European Union works to rally support for a Russian oil embargo and as Russian gas supplies to Europe halted through a major transit point in Ukraine. The European Union …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Tuesday 10 May
Germany and the US will publish their latest inflation figures on Wednesday. German CPI is expected to be confirmed at 7.4% YoY, while the US reading is foreseen at 8.1%. An in-line or lower than anticipated reading may boost optimism, to the benefit of equities and to the detriment of …
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