President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to lower consumer prices that have soared since the pandemic, explaining how he would do so by repeating a simple mantra: “Drill, baby, drill.” He is expected to speed drilling permits that took an average of 258 days to complete during the Biden administration, hold …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 3
The US dollar has gained momentum, reaching two-week highs against a backdrop of weakening risk-linked assets. This surge follows an inconclusive price action on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Dollar Strengthens Amidst Rising Recession Fears The US Dollar Index (DXY) has advanced further, approaching the crucial 102.00 level. …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb on Supply Fears Despite U.S. Inventory Build, Strong Dollar
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, poised for substantial gains in June. This ascent was fueled by growing concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, overshadowing fears of slowing demand despite a surprising increase in U.S. …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions, Despite Unexpected US Inventory Build
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday, defying concerns over a surprise increase in U.S. crude stockpiles, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, climbed 0.9% to $86.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Rise, Driven by Tech Rebound and Upbeat Corporate Outlook
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, continuing a recovery in the tech sector, led by a surge in Nvidia shares and an optimistic outlook from delivery giant FedEx. Dow Jones Futures held steady, while S&P 500 Futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 Futures jumped 0.3%, indicating a positive start …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher on Supply Concerns and Strong Demand Outlook
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Wednesday, approaching a two-month high, driven by expectations of dwindling inventories during the peak summer demand season and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market Dynamics Brent crude oil futures rose 0.7% to $85.64 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Cautious Market Sentiment and Strong Summer Demand
Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, following a rise in the previous session. Investors are cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price data, which could influence interest rate decisions and subsequently impact oil demand. However, expectations of increased consumption during the peak summer driving season in the U.S. …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Nudge Higher Amidst Anticipation for Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures saw a slight uptick on Monday, hovering near record highs as investors eagerly awaited this week’s crucial inflation data for insights into the future trajectory of interest rates. Early morning trading saw Dow Jones Futures rise 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures climb 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize, Poised for Weekly Gains Amidst Rising Demand and Geopolitical Tensions
Crude oil futures held steady on Friday, with Brent crude futures for August settlement experiencing a slight dip and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for August delivery also edging lower. However, both benchmarks were set to achieve a second consecutive week of over 3% gains, reaching their highest …
Read More »Could OPEC lose its control over global oil prices?
The International Energy Agency claims that efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners, or OPEC+, to support prices by reducing production could be “upended” by an impending surplus in the world’s oil supply. The United States and other American nations are expected to lead the …
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