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The dollar found stability on Monday, with most major Asian markets closed for a holiday, delaying the start of what could evolve into a bustling week. Attention now shifts to US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. Euro Edges Lower, Eyes on Euro Zone …

The US Dollar is softer after weaker US CPI revisions, with the Dollar Index failing to close above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and could slide back below 104. The S&P 500 briefly hit 5,000 after the opening of the trading session, with some risk on creeping in. The …

Despite opposition from the central bank, Russia is pondering an indefinite extension of the wartime capital regulations that were implemented to relieve pressure on the ruble. The step, according to the administration, is necessary to support the currency and assist curb inflation. President Vladimir Putin issued an order in October …

Gas prices rose in the Netherlands and Britain on Monday morning, October 30, driven by news that Egyptian gas imports would stop, which will consequently affect its exports of liquefied natural gas. Cold weather and unscheduled outages in Norway also supported prices. The Dutch November benchmark natural gas contract rose …

Financial markets are now focused on the beginning of the three-day BRICS meeting in South Africa. To begin the three-day BRICS summit, leaders and senior officials from five of the largest rising economies in the world met in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa make up …

Late in the North American session, US crude oil rises 0.50% as it ignores concerns about the global economy. In response to concerns about an imminent recession and political unrest in Russia, WTI, the US crude oil benchmark, recovers after two days of losses and increases by more than 0.50%. …

Oil prices turned lower after starting trading on a higher note on Wednesday, due to fears of slowing demand from China, the world’s largest oil importer, after weaker-than-expected economic data. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell 28 cents to $73.43 a barrel by 0250 GMT, while US West Texas …

Oil prices fell nearly 2 percent on Tuesday, as concerns about the possibility of ratification of the debt ceiling agreement in the United States undermined risk appetite and mixed messages from major oil producers clouded the supply outlook ahead of their upcoming meeting days later. Brent crude futures fell $1.36, …

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Monday after US leaders reached a tentative agreement on the government’s debt ceiling, which could prevent a catastrophic default in the world’s largest economy and oil consumer. And by 2317 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 39 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $ …

Oil prices ticked up on Friday by 1%, as the market weighed conflicting messages from Russia and Saudi Arabia ahead of the next OPEC+ policy meeting. Brent crude was last up 53 cents at $76.79 a barrel, while US WTI rose 63 cents to $72.46 a barrel. Russian President Vladimir …