Oil prices rose on Thursday as geopolitical tensions escalated, renewing supply worries. Fresh attacks on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz threatened the recovering oil flows. At the same time, the Houthis continue to attack energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. However, reports that Russian oil could increase in the global market capped gains. Middle Read More…
Gold prices extended losses on Wednesday as market participants eagerly awaited the FOMC policy meeting next week. However, the move remained subdued with no major economic releases this week. At the same time, the recent pullback in oil prices eased supply and inflation worries, capping declines in the yellow metal. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Consumer Read More…
Equities rebounded on Monday as oil prices eased amid expectations for increased fuel supply from Russia. The recovery came after a bearish week, as market participants absorbed inflation and sales data pointing to a more hawkish outlook for the Fed. Reports revealed that the Trump administration had lifted key sanctions on Russia. Traders cheered the Read More…
Most major currency futures were on solid ground at the start of the new week as the dollar held near last week’s lows. The greenback fell despite upbeat data on inflation and sales as expectations for a Fed pause in October remained steady. Meanwhile, the euro was subdued amid political tensions in France. Market participants Read More…
Interest futures jumped on Thursday despite upbeat US inflation and sales data as Fed officials maintained the central bank would hold in October. As a result, the dollar and Treasury yields pulled back while interest futures jumped. Market participants have digested a set of pivotal reports from the US this week, including CPI, PPI, and Read More…
Oil paused its one week rally on Thursday as prices pulled back amid an increase in Fed rate hike expectations. However, increasing tensions in the Middle East has renewed worries about supply, especially through the Strait of Hormuz. Since Thursday last week, oil has gained as tensions between Yemen’s Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia intensified. Read More…
Gold prices remained range-bound ahead of crucial US data on inflation and retail sales. Traders remained cautious, as these numbers will shape the outlook for the October Fed meeting. At the same time, focus remained on the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which intensified, sending oil prices higher. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…
Equities pulled back on Monday after closing last week with gains amid a rebound in the tech sector. At the same time, sentiment improved after reports that Russia would supply diesel to the global market. However, in the new week, market participants were cautious ahead of major earnings reports and the pivotal US CPI data. Read More…
Currency futures were on the back foot at the start of a new week as the dollar remained near an 18-month high. Demand for the greenback increased as tensions in the Middle East escalated, hurting risk appetite. Meanwhile, market participants are expecting the US CPI report due on Wednesday this week. Dollar bets (Source: CFTC) Read More…
Interest futures recovered on Thursday after a successful 30-year bond auction. At the same time, Trump said he would not bomb Iran until after the midterm elections, easing concerns about higher fuel prices and hotter inflation. However, underlying fundamentals still indicate further downside for bonds. The US Treasury Department announced a bigger-than-expected sale of 30-year Read More…
