On Wednesday, WTI started to rise and peaked at about $79 per barrel. This came after May’s consumer price increases were less rapid than anticipated, according to positive inflation data. This raised expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower interest rates in September.Those expectations were short-lived, though, as Fed …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Investors Await Key Inflation Data and Fed Meeting
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, as market participants adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of crucial U.S. inflation data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. These events are poised to offer valuable insights into the trajectory of inflation and its subsequent impact on fuel demand. Brent …
Read More »Oil Prices Inch Up on Summer Demand Hopes, Yet Dollar Strength Limits Gains
Oil prices saw a slight increase on Monday, June 10th, driven by optimism surrounding a potential surge in fuel demand during the upcoming summer months. However, the gains were tempered by a strengthening dollar, fueled by diminishing expectations of immediate U.S. interest rate cuts. Analyst Projections and Market Sentiment Goldman …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up on Supply Reassurances, but Weekly Losses Loom
Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Friday as Saudi Arabia and Russia, key members of OPEC+, signaled their willingness to adjust output agreements if necessary. However, the market remains on track for its third consecutive weekly loss, primarily due to concerns about increased supply following the recent OPEC+ meeting. …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 6
Caution prevailed among investors ahead of the US labor market report release, resulting in subdued price movements across the market on Thursday. Simultaneously, the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a widely expected 25 basis point reduction in interest rates. Currencies:EUR/USD regained traction and approached the 1.0900 zone after the cautious …
Read More »Oil’s Recovery Continues Amid Rate Cut Hopes, Supply Challenges
WTI crude oil has rebounded to $75.75 per barrel in thin market trading. Energy traders are cautiously optimistic, focusing on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in Q3 while grappling with oversupply risks.The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) have reported a significant increase in …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher on Rate Cut Expectations, Despite Supply and Inventory Concerns
Oil prices rebounded for the second consecutive day on Thursday, driven by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates as early as September. However, the potential for higher supply from OPEC+ and rising U.S. inventories kept the price gains in check. Brent crude futures rose 0.42% to …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, June 5
The US dollar continued its weekly recovery, gaining ground even as US yields displayed a mixed tone across the yield curve. Investors are now factoring in the possibility of two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Meanwhile, market participants are fully anticipating a 25 basis point …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up Despite Looming OPEC+ Supply Boost and Growing U.S. Stocks
Oil prices saw a modest rebound on Wednesday, even as the market anticipates an increase in supply later this year when OPEC+ begins to unwind its output cuts. U.S. jobs data and rising oil stocks also influenced trading. Brent crude futures experienced a 0.3% increase to $77.78 a barrel, while …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 4
The USD Index (DXY) advanced slightly after briefly testing two-month lows near 104.00. On June 5, MBA’s Mortgage Applications are due seconded by ADP Employment Change, the final S&P Global Services PMI and the ISM Services PMI.The dollar managed to reverse part of the recent weakness after bottoming out in …
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