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Oil prices saw an uptick in early trading on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session following industry data showing an unexpected decrease in US crude inventories last week. This decline suggested increased demand and shifted attention away from tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures edged up by …

On Tuesday, oil prices saw an increase, buoyed by robust economic data from Europe and the ongoing consideration of potential new US sanctions on Iranian oil exports amidst continued tension in the Middle East. As of 0847 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed by 80 cents, or 0.9 percent, reaching $87.80 …

The risk-linked financial assets received much-needed oxygen from diminishing geopolitical fears at the start of a week that will be dominated by impending US inflation numbers and corporate earnings reports. The US dollar posted modest gains during a rather unremarkable start to the week, helping to keep the USD Index …

Oil prices experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a renewed focus on market fundamentals, as Israel and Iran downplayed the potential escalation of hostilities in the Middle East following a limited Israeli strike on Iran. Brent crude futures dipped by 67 cents, or 0.77 percent, to $86.62 per barrel …

The US dollar reached new heights this week due to bets on when the Fed will most likely begin its easing cycle. Meanwhile, confidence in an ECB interest rate cut in June continued to build, pushing the EUR/USD down to as low as the 1.0600 region. The EUR/USD is trading …

Oil prices surged by $3 a barrel on Friday following reports of Israeli missile strikes on a site in Iran, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East. Benchmark contracts initially spiked more than $3 before slightly retracing their gains. By 0200 GMT, Brent crude futures …

Further hawkish comments from Fed speakers boosted the US dollar and sparked a decent bounce in US yields, while the ECB’s officials maintained dovish stance and continued to advocate the start of the central bank’s rate cut and monetary easing next the summer.Developments In Forex SpaceThe US dollar regained upside …

On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei index rebounded, marking its first ascent in four sessions. Chip stocks, initially down, reversed their losses, and banking shares saw gains. Closing at 38,079.70 points, the Nikkei climbed by 0.31 percent after dipping by 0.83 percent earlier in the session. Despite this rise, the index still …

Oil prices rose in early trading on Thursday, slightly paring losses from the previous session, after the United States said it would reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela at a time when the European Union signaled new sanctions on Iran. By 0053 GMT, Brent crude futures rose ten cents, or 0.11 …

Oil prices fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, amid the potential impact of rising US crude inventories, global demand concerns stemming from weak economic data from China and bleak prospects for an interest rate cut. Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 21 cents, or 0.2 percent, to …