The US Dollar retreated after a strong rebound on Tuesday due to CPI, easing the pressure in the risk-linked universe. The USD Index (DXY) fell from multi-week highs near the 105.00 barrier due to uneven improvement in the risk complex.Economic DataRetail Sales, the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, Industrial Production, the …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip on Surging US Crude Inventories and Rate Cut Uncertainty
Oil Prices Retreat on Surging US Crude Inventories and Diminished Rate Cut Expectations Early Asian trading on Wednesday saw a decline in oil prices following reports from the American Petroleum Institute (API) indicating a significant buildup in US crude inventories last week, coupled with shifting sentiments regarding potential interest rate …
Read More »Oil rises amid risks of tension in the Middle East
Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday amid concerns that tension in the Middle East could disrupt supplies, but uncertainty about the pace of potential US interest rate cuts and the impact on fuel demand limited gains. By 0420 GMT, Brent crude futures rose seven cents, or 0.1 percent, to $82.07 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 12
Financial markets navigated in a very modest range after a slow start to the new trading week as market participants exercised caution ahead of the release of significant US inflation reading on February 13.The USD Index finished the session marginally different from Friday’s closing levels in the low-104.00s amid varied …
Read More »Crude oil still surging around recent gains
Due to the weight of global stories, crude oil prices are still holding to recent highs. Hopes for a Gaza ceasefire are still alive, but emotions are still high.The OPEC production limitations are mitigated by the ongoing increase in US crude oil production. As a possible truce in the Gaza …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 8
Amid persistent rumours on a Fed interest rate cut in May, growing geopolitical concerns, and some comments implying that the ECB is not in a haste to start reducing rates, shifting trends in risk appetite ruled the mood across traded assets.In the midst of further repricing of an interest rate …
Read More »Oil Prices Rally Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong US Demand
Oil prices surged on Thursday following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concurrently, robust demand for fuel in the United States contributed to the market’s upward trajectory this week. Market Performance and Price Movement As of 01:32 GMT, Brent crude futures …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 6
The US dollar’s correction caused the USD Index (DXY) to retreat from its previous annual highs, which were located at 104.60, in the face of similarly low US yields. On February 7, a number of Fed speakers, including Kugler, Collins, Barkin, and Bowman, will be speaking along with the Balance …
Read More »WTI surges amid output adjustment, softer dollar
The US crude oil benchmark, WTI, rose 0.87% to $73.51, driven by a weaker US Dollar and lower oil output forecasts. The Fed’s cautious interest rate outlook, with Loretta Mester highlighting a data-driven approach, has influenced market sentiment. The US Energy Department’s report lowering oil output and the Fed’s cautious …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amidst Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Efforts in Gaza
In the early hours of Monday’s Asian trading session, oil prices steadied following significant declines last week. The market’s focus remained on ongoing attempts to negotiate a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Despite these diplomatic efforts, the United States has signaled its intention to carry out additional attacks on …
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