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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who is currently testifying before the UK Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee, said on Wednesday that regional agents are seeing some evidence of second-round inflation effects. Additional Quotes:“Since November, financial markets have pushed back when they expect energy prices to fall.”“Tension on the Ukrainian border …

Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Professional Technical Analysts, Mohamed Hashad, was interviewed Monday morning by Dubai Channel to comment on the most outstanding developments in the financial markets during the second week of 2022, as oil continued to reap gains …

WTI crude oil is trading now at $81.73 per barrel after latest high recorded Friday at $83.14 per barrel. The benchmark American oil is probing its best levels since early November in the $73.00 as geopolitical tensions rise. Analysts as well as banks have been calling this week for WTI …

WTI slipped back under $79.00 on Friday but remains on course for substantial weekly gains. Supply as well as geopolitical issues have been key drivers of oil this week, with the broader macro-economic story taking a back seat.  Oil prices have come under modest selling pressure on the final day …

The latest decision by OPEC+ Tuesday to stick to its planned increase in oil output for February largely reflects easing concern of a big surplus in the first quarter of 2022, as well as a wish to provide consistent guidance to the market.The producer group, which comprises of the Organization …

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Friday, December 24, that he expects relatively high gas prices next year, according to the Interfax news agency. Europe relies on Russia to provide about 35% of its natural gas needs, the price of which has risen to an all-time high on the …

Brent crude futures edged higher to USD 74.2 per barrel on Wednesday, after rebounding more than 3% in the previous session, as shrinking inventories and an energy crunch in Europe more than offset worries about new restrictions to combat the Omicron spread that could dent fuel demand. Oil prices fell …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, December 23, that it was unfair to accuse Russia of being responsible for the rise in natural gas prices to record levels in Europe, given that the Russian company Gazprom fulfilled all its supply commitments. Putin told an annual press conference that Gazprom had …

AUD/USD defends 0.7200 resistance breakout, taking rounds to 0.7215-20 during early Thursday morning in Asia.In doing so, the pair remains near the monthly peak of 0.7225, which holds the gate for a rally towards the 0.7300 hurdles. Despite rising virus cases and fears of ore infections during new-year celebrations, positive …

Brent crude futures edged higher to USD 74.2 per barrel on Wednesday, after rebounding more than 3% in the previous session, as shrinking inventories and an energy crunch in Europe more than offset worries about new restrictions to combat the Omicron spread that could dent fuel demand. Government data showed …