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US Dollar weakened on Wednesday, extending its recent corrective decline. The release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which largely met market expectations, provided further impetus for the dollar’s weakness. This fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain its current interest rate stance, potentially opening the door …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped below $72.50 per barrel in early Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar. While a firmer greenback typically weighs on dollar-denominated commodities like oil, concerns over potential supply disruptions from ongoing geopolitical tensions are likely to limit downside price …

The U.S. oil and gas sector is at a crossroads. While recent data points to a modest improvement in business activity, a closer look reveals a complex and nuanced picture. The Dallas Fed Energy Survey, for instance, indicated a slight uptick in the company outlook index, suggesting a cautiously optimistic …

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where a widely expected interest rate cut could signal further monetary easing for 2025. Brent crude climbed by 32 cents, or 0.44%, reaching $73.51 a barrel by early morning, while U.S. West Texas …

Oil prices plunged to a one-week low on Tuesday, driven by concerns over weakening global economic conditions and the anticipation of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut. WTI crude oil is 1.44% down, trading at $69.66 per barrel, while Brent crude is 1.07% down, trading at $73.08 per barrel. …

Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, is likely to significantly reduce crude prices for Asian buyers in January, potentially marking the lowest official selling prices (OSPs) in years. This decision follows a decline in Middle East benchmark prices and reflects ongoing market dynamics, according to a Reuters survey of …

As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …

Greenback Dominance Continues The US Dollar extended its rally on Thursday, hitting fresh 2024 highs. Despite a slight easing in US Treasury yields, the greenback remained resilient. This comes ahead of a busy economic calendar on Friday, with key US data releases expected to further influence market sentiment.Key Currency Pairs …

The price of WTI drops to about $68.00 in the early Asian session on Tuesday. The USD-denominated oil is impacted by the strengthening USD. Investors were let down by China’s stimulus plan, which caused the WTI price to decline. The benchmark for US crude oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is …

Before the FOMC event, the US election continues to receive the majority of market focus. Amid increased expectations ahead of the US election results and the next Fed meeting, the US dollar was mostly defensive on Tuesday, falling to three-week lows. What you need to know on Wednesday, November 6:Despite …