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Oil prices closed steadily on Tuesday after recovering from a near three-week low, attracting support from the intraday weaker US dollar and on data showing that US demand for crude and petroleum products rose in November.The more active second-month Brent contract settled at $85.51 per barrel, up $1.09 or 1.29%, …

The US dollar index bottomed around the 102 mark, hovering close to levels not seen since May 2022, as concerns about a US recession and prospects of a less aggressive Federal Reserve spooked investors away from the American currency.Widespread volatility dominated the first trading day of the week across both …

The WTI crude oil retreats from multi-day high amid lack of major positives, cautious mood ahead of key data. Sluggish markets, Lunar New Year in China limit energy buyers’ optimism.WTI crude oil remains sidelined around $81.70, after refreshing the multi-day high above $82.00 the previous day. In doing so, the …

Ahead of the weekend, the Japanese Yen weakened following the BoJ’s monetary policy meeting, with the BoJ resolute in keeping its dovish stance, and the Yield Curve Control (YCC). On the other hand, the Euro sharply rallies on Friday.The EUR/JPY pair managed to bounce off the day’s lows at 139.03 …

The Canadian dollar strengthened against American currency on Thursday. The CAD was able to recover from a nearly two-week low, but the move was limited as global equity markets lost ground and domestic data showed wholesale trade in November rose less than expected.Canadian wholesale trade increased by 0.5% in November …

Oil prices fell about 1% on Wednesday, abandoning early gains as worries about a probable US recession outweighed optimism that China’s lifting of COVID-19 curbs will fuel demand for crude in the world’s top oil importer.Brent futures fell 94 cents, or 1.1%, to settle at $84.98 a barrel. U.S. West …

WTI crude oil retreated below the $80 level and is trading at $79.08 versus the previous closing price of $80.24 per barrel at the time of writing despite the positive comments by UAE energy minister on the sidelines of Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.UAE …

WTI managed to trim some of its 9% losses attained during the week and reclaimed the $73.00 mark. Recessionary fears sparked by weak PMI readings in China and the US dampened oil investors’ appetite.The US crude oil benchmark, rebounds around month lows of $72.50 per barrel and climbs above the …

WTI, the US crude oil benchmark retreats more than 3% on Tuesday, due to increased concerns of diminishing demand from China, as the country battles spurring Covid-19 cases amidst increasing worries for a worldwide recession. At the time of writing, WTI is trading at $77.42 per barrel, below its opening …

The recovery of USD/CAD has been suspended below 1.3610. The Canadian dollar is paring its losses on the back of a mild rebound in oil prices. In the same time, the lower US Treasury bonds are impacting the demand for the US dollar. The yield of the benchmark US 10-year …