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Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Thursday amid concerns about supply shortages as major producers continue production cuts, coupled with signs of economic growth in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures for June climbed 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $89.51 per barrel …

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, as a larger-than-expected decline in US crude inventories and escalating geopolitical tension raised investor concerns about tight supplies. Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 20 cents, or 0.22 percent, to $89.12 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for May delivery …

As European investors got back to work after the long Easter break, the US dollar declined from its recent highs, providing some much-needed relief in the risk-linked world. The USD Index (DXY) dropped to 104.70 from recent heights over 105.00 as a result of fresh selling pressure on the US …

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of improving demand and escalating tensions in the Middle East, which pushed US futures to their highest level in five months in the previous session. Brent crude futures for June delivery climbed 37 cents to $87.79 a barrel …

The USD/JPY pair dipped following February’s Core PCE data, indicating a gradual cooling of inflation but concerns linger. Fed officials maintain a cautious outlook on rate cuts, awaiting further evidence of sustained disinflationary trends.The US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed prices …

On Friday, oil prices surged, extending their upward trajectory for the third consecutive month, as investors eagerly awaited OPEC+’s decision next week regarding its production policy, alongside concerns over increased US inventories. Brent crude saw a notable increase of 69 cents, reaching $86.92 per barrel from its opening price of …

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated on Friday that recent declines in the yen were driven by “speculative” moves, signaling that authorities remained ready to intervene in the market to counter any excessive drops in the currency. Suzuki emphasized that authorities were closely monitoring the pace of the yen’s movements …

On Friday, Japan stocks closed lower, with losses primarily in the Fishery, Railway & Bus, and Finance & Investment sectors. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined by 1.46%. Among the session’s top performers on the Nikkei 225 were Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., which rose by 5.93% or …

Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, driven by a combination of factors including a weaker yen and increased demand for dividend-yielding stocks. Exporters Benefit from Weaker Yen The Nikkei index surged 0.9 percent to 40,762.73 points, supported by a decline in the yen to its lowest level since the mid-1990s. …

The USD/JPY pair is stumbling around 151.50 as concerns over foreign exchange manipulation are still very much present. With the US dollar continuing to weaken and US rates continuing to rise, the pair is trading near the top of the recent range north of the 151.00 level. The beginning of …