Oil Prices Tread Water Between Tightening Supply, Recession Fears
Oil prices were muted on Tuesday as markets weighed signs of tightening crude supply against increasing fears that a global economic slowdown will erode crude demand this year Crude markets marked a slow start to the week, retaining most of last week’s losses
ASIA FX RISES ON WEAKENING DOLLAR, YUAN DIPS AS ZERO COVID PERSISTS
Asian currencies rose slightly on Monday, recovering some lost ground from last week as the dollar retreated, although China’s commitment to maintaining its strict zero-COVID policy dented the yuan The Chinese currency fell 0.1%, coming close to breaching the 7.2 level against the
SEC WILL NOT PROHIBIT PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly will not seek to ban payment for order flow (PFOF), despite earlier indications that SEC Chair Gary Gensler had been inclined to issue such a prohibition. A notable winner from this apparent decision is online
GOLD SET FOR WEEKLY LOSS ON FED JITTERS; INDUSTRIAL METALS GAIN
Gold prices fell on Friday and were set to close the week lower amid fears of more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while signs of tightening supply helped copper and aluminum prices weather a worsening economic outlook Bullion prices sank well
ASIA FX MOVES LITTLE IN ANTICIPATION OF RED-HOT U.S. INFLATION
Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Thursday as fears of a hawkish Federal Reserve grew ahead of key data that is expected to show U.S. CPI inflation stayed close to 40-year highs The Chinese yuan fell 0.1%, while the South Korean
OIL PRICES EXTEND DECLINE ON RECESSION FEARS, CHINA COVID CURBS
Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Wednesday as investors fretted about a hit to fuel demand from growing risks of a global recession and tightening COVID-19 curbs in China Brent crude futures fell 51 cents, or 0.5%, to $93.78 a
PM Modi to launch healthcare projects, address rally in Gujarat today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch various healthcare projects in Ahmedabad and address a rally in Rajkot on Tuesday, the third day of his visit to poll-bound Gujarat. The Assembly elections in the BJP-ruled state are due this year-end PM Modi will inaugurate
OIL SLIPS FROM 1-MONTH HIGH AS WEAK CHINESE DATA FUELS DEMAND FEARS
Oil fell on Monday as an unexpected contraction in China’s service sector fueled fears of slowing demand, although an OPEC supply cut and the prospect of more disruptions in Russia kept prices pinned near a one-month high London-traded Brent oil futures fell 0.7%
US LABOUR REPORT TO SET THE TONE FOR COMMODITIES MARKETS, DOLLAR INDEX
Commodities may see increased volatility next week as well with the return of Chinese markets from Golden Week Holiday Commodities remained volatile amid fresh supply tightness concerns, prolonged inflation worries and Fed’s commitment to tame inflation despite fears of recession Recent comments by
Oil Slips Before U.S. Payrolls, but set for Best Week in 6 Months
Oil Prices Fell On Friday As Markets Awaited More Economic Cues From A Closely-Watched U.S. Payrolls Report, But Were Headed For Strong Weekly Gains After The OPEC+ Announced Its Biggest Supply Cut Since The 2020 COVID Pandemic London-traded Brent oil futures fell 0.4%
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