The US economy is expanding rapidly, yet inflation is still there. In the meantime, the Federal Reserve conveys, via Chair Jerome Powell, conflicting messages: while the US central bank supports market-led tightening through higher rates, it is not a big fan of immediate rate cuts. Economic DataOn the data front; …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, April 11
Risk-linked assets regained some momentum amid a mild corrective decline in the US Dollar and rising speculation of a Fed rate cut later in 2024. In the meantime, the ECB left rates unchanged as expected and opened the door to a rate cut in June.Economic DataBased on annualized data released …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, April 2
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 …
Read More »Oil Approaches Five-Month Highs Amid Anticipated Decrease in Supplies
On Monday, oil prices stabilized near their highest levels in five months, buoyed by various factors including expectations of declining supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and robust data from the Chinese manufacturing sector indicating improved demand. As of 1115 GMT, Brent crude prices dipped by …
Read More »Oil rises as investors bet on tight supplies
On Monday, oil prices continued their upward trajectory, building on recent gains amid various factors including anticipated declines in supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and positive data from the Chinese manufacturing sector, signaling improved demand. As of 0331 GMT, Brent crude prices climbed by 29 …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound as OPEC+ Expected to Maintain Production Cuts
Oil prices regained ground on Thursday, reversing two consecutive sessions of decline, as investors anticipated tighter supplies amid expectations that the OPEC+ producer alliance would continue with its current production cuts. Brent crude futures for May climbed $1.23, or 1.4%, to reach $87.32 a barrel, while the June contract rose …
Read More »Oil Prices Recover as Investors Reevaluate US Inventory Data
Oil prices regained ground on Thursday, rebounding from losses incurred over the past two sessions, as market participants took a second look at the latest US crude oil and gasoline inventory reports. The reevaluation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting sentiments regarding global supply and demand dynamics. Brent Crude …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, March 27
Amidst minor retreats in risk-linked assets, the US dollar maintained its positive outlook and maintained the consolidating atmosphere near the upper end of its recent range. As the spot approached the 152.00 level, worries over possible FX intervention surrounding the USD/JPY continued to grow. Additional gains helped to keep the …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline on Rising US Inventories and OPEC+ Production Policy Uncertainty
Oil prices experienced a second consecutive day of decline on Wednesday, as concerns over increasing crude inventories in the United States and uncertainties regarding production policy among major producers weighed on market sentiment. Here are the key highlights from today’s oil market movements: Brent crude futures for May delivery fell …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Uncertainty Following Russian Supply Cuts
Oil prices showed little change on Tuesday following a rise in the previous session, as investors weighed mixed expectations amidst Russia’s supply cuts in response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. However, a slight decline in the dollar provided some support to the market. In Monday’s session, Brent crude …
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