Gold prices were down on Wednesday for the third consecutive session as the outlook for higher global interest rates weighed on the non-yielding metal. At the same time, a rally in the dollar has made bullion more expensive for overseas buyers. Prices have declined despite a drop in oil prices as traders hope for a Read More…
Equities soared on Monday as growth stocks rebounded amid a decline in oil prices and Treasury yields. Oil fell after reports indicated that Trump was ready to talk with Iran at the UN meeting. At the same time, supply worries eased last week as the US military ensured continued oil transport through Oman’s coast. Last Read More…
Currency futures pulled back on Monday as the dollar strengthened with market focus returning to US monetary policy. Meanwhile, oil prices extended last week’s declines as supply concerns eased. Saudi Arabia has made efforts to continue supplying oil despite the damage to a major pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg dollar index (Source: Read More…
Interest futures rose on Thursday as focus shifted from the FOMC meeting to falling oil prices. The Fed hiked interest rates as expected and signaled at least one more hike this year. The expectations of this move had boosted Treasury yields, hurting interest futures. Meanwhile, oil supply concerns eased with Saudi Arabia pursuing alternative routes, Read More…
Oil prices eased on Wednesday after reports that the damaged Saudi Arabian pipeline would be operational in a few days. At the same time, a hawkish FOMC meeting boosted the dollar, making oil more expensive for foreign buyers. Nevertheless, with tensions still high in the Middle East, prices might resume their rally. Brent futures (Source: Read More…
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as traders awaited a likely rate hike during the FOMC meeting set for Wednesday. Rate hike expectations have risen significantly in the past week due to a surge in oil prices. The tensions in the Middle East have caused inflation worries, putting most major central banks on high alert. Read More…
Equities pulled back on Tuesday as market participants prepared for the FOMC policy meeting. Fundamentals support a rate hike on Wednesday as the Fed tries to tame inflation and cool the economy. The tensions in the Middle East have caused a significant surge in oil prices, fueling price pressures. After months of speculation, market participants Read More…
Interest futures collapsed on Friday as yields soared with oil prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The war between the US and Iran continued to send fuel prices higher, especially since there is no end in sight. At the same time, the US Treasury Department announced a smaller-than-expected bond buyback on Wednesday, which weighed on interest Read More…
Currency futures were down on Monday as the dollar strengthened ahead of the FOMC policy meeting. Recent economic data and developments in the Middle East have boosted bets on a Fed rate hike on Wednesday. Market participants are also gearing up for policy decisions by the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. The Read More…
Oil prices soared on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East worsened. The US and Iran hit several oil tankers while the Houthis attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, market participants are watching incoming US data for clues on the Fed’s monetary policy path. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) The new conflict between the Read More…
