Oil prices fell on Wednesday and Thursday as concerns about supply disruptions in Libya eased after a deal to end the conflict. At the same time, market participants were worried about a planned increase in Saudi Arabia’s oil production. Oil chart (Source: Bloomberg, ICE) Libya, a significant oil producer, had slashed production due to conflict Read More…
Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after reaching new highs in the previous session. The rally came after the People’s Bank of China announced stimulus measures to support the economy. At the same time, the dollar dropped after economic data revealed that US consumer confidence missed forecasts. China’s stimulus package, announced on Tuesday, boosted commodities Read More…
Equities edged higher on Tuesday after closing strong in the previous session amid optimism for a soft Fed landing. Furthermore, dovish comments from policymakers increased expectations for more rate cuts in 2024. The Fed kicked off its easing cycle on Wednesday last week, triggering a rally in equities. Most policymakers voted to cut rates by Read More…
Most currency futures fell on Friday as the US dollar rebounded after an unexpectedly cautious Bank of Japan policy meeting. Meanwhile, the pound remained an outlier as UK data revealed better than expected sales figures. Japanese Yen (Source: Bloomberg) Market participants expected a more hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan. Before the meeting, policymakers Read More…
Interest futures fell on Thursday and Friday as investors preferred riskier assets like equities after the Fed delivered a massive rate cut. Moreover, a significant drop in US jobless claims increased risk appetite, sending more investors to Wall Street. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50-bps, ending months of speculation on the Read More…
Oil prices recovered on Thursday after falling in the previous session due to a super-sized Fed rate cut. However, Middle East tensions kept a floor on price declines. At the same time, crude inventory data showed a bigger-than-expected decline. WTI futures (Source: Bloomberg) On Wednesday, the US central bank cut interest rates by 50-bps, catching Read More…
