The yield curve inversion between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes deepened to its widest level in four decades. The spread between the 2-year and 10-year extended to a mark of -66 basis points early Thursday, marking the deepest inversion since 1982.In early market action, the 10Y was up 9 …
Read More »Oil gives up gains on rising COVID-19 cases in China and dollar’s strength
Oil prices pared their previous gains and fell Monday, November 14, affected by the rise in the dollar and the increase in Corona virus infections in major Chinese cities, which dashed hopes of reopening the economy of the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent and US West Texas Intermediate crude …
Read More »Oil prices rise, supported by hopes of increasing Chinese demand
Oil prices rose about 1 percent on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, as China eased some of its strict protocols to combat the Coronavirus, raising hopes of a recovery in economic activity and demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil falls for the fourth day, affected by demand concerns in China
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday for the fourth consecutive session as the renewal of anti-Covid-19 restrictions in China raised concerns about fuel demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. China is fighting an increase in the number of infections in several economically important cities, including the capital, Beijing. …
Read More »Oil stabilizes as ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices stabilized on Thursday, after falling for three days, affected by the renewal of anti-Covid-19 restrictions in China, the largest importer of crude in the world, as well as by traders’ anticipation of US inflation data that may provide indications regarding future interest rate hikes. By 0534 hrs, Brent …
Read More »Oil falls on rising US inventories, fears of COVID-19 in China
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after data showed that US crude stocks rose more than expected amid fears that demand for fuel will be dented by the increase in Covid-19 cases in China, the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $94.92 …
Read More »Oil prices fall amid concerns about Chinese demand and recession
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as fears of a recession and the worsening outbreak of the Coronavirus in China raised expectations of lower demand for fuel, outweighing concerns about supplies. Brent crude fell 23 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $ 97.69 a barrel by 0726 GMT, while US West Texas …
Read More »Oil stabilizes below $100 a barrel after Chinese data
Oil prices stabilized Monday, November 7, hovering around $100 a barrel, as support from a weaker dollar and a recovery in Chinese crude imports were offset by renewed demand concerns linked to China’s tough approach to containing the coronavirus. By 10:26 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 6 cents, or 0.06%, …
Read More »Oil prices fall after China confirms commitment to a strict anti-Corona policy
Oil prices fell more than 2% in early Asian trading on Monday after Chinese officials affirmed over the weekend their commitment to a tough approach to containing the Corona virus, dashing hopes of a recovery in oil demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude futures fell $1.58, …
Read More »Oil climbs as dollar slips and supply risks linger
Oil climbed on Friday as the dollar eased and supply risks remained, though recession fears and China’s COVID outbreaks kept a check on prices.Brent crude futures were and were able to touch the high of $96.51 a barrel at 0740 GMT, and eventually closed at $94.14. The contract is headed …
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