OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for global oil demand next year and trimmed its forecast for growth in supply from the United States and other producers outside the wider OPEC+ group, pointing to a tighter market outlook. World oil demand will rise by 1.38 million barrels per day in 2026, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said in a monthly report, up 100,000 bpd from the previous forecast. This year's expectation was left unchanged. Oil supply from countries outside the Declaration of Cooperation - the formal name for OPEC+ - will rise by about 630,000 barrels per...
US stocks were muted on Tuesday as markets assessed the latest earnings and the risks that tariffs and uncertain economic policy may have on corporate returns. The three main averages were close to the flatline. Trade and economic policy uncertainty drove UPS to refrain from giving a full-year outlook, pressuring their shares by 2%. Also, while GM sank 4% after it cancelled its share buyback and pulled its outlook due to the possibility of tariffs. Additionally, Amazon fell by 1% after stating it will list the additional surcharge on its goods due to tariffs, driving White House officials...
The Hang Seng rose 36 points or 0.2% to end at 22,008 on Tuesday, mainly helped by strength in tech and financials after a muted prior session. Markets trimmed early gains, amid caution ahead of April's official PMI data in China that will be due Wednesday. Investors continued to await more clarity on U.S. tariff plans and their potential impact on China. Beijing Monday held off on new stimulus but reiterated support for exporters and workers affected by U.S. tariffs and said contingency plans for the economy are in place. Meantime, mainland markets will be closed from May 1 for a 5-day...
European markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a wave of earnings for signs of how US tariffs and global uncertainty are affecting companies. The Stoxx 50 was down 0.2% while the Stoxx 600 rose 0.2%, though the autos sector slipped 0.4%, led by Volvo Cars, which reported a sharp drop in Q1 profit and suspended its full-year guidance. The Swedish automaker also announced SEK 18 billion ($1.87 billion) in cost cuts. Porsche fell 7.4% after cutting its sales and margin forecasts, citing US tariffs. In banking, HSBC beat Q1 estimates despite year-on-year declines in profit and...
Hong Kong equities rose 123 points or 0.6% to 22,095 in Tuesday's morning session, rebounding from a muted day as a modest rise in U.S. futures lifted sentiment. Gains came as investors awaited more earnings reports following a volatile Wall Street session overnight. China's commitment on Monday to aid exporters and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs continued to boost confidence, complemented by contingency plans aimed at bolstering the broader economy. On the trade front, Hong Kong's exports surged 18.5% yoy in March—the strongest growth in over a year and the highest value in three years—as...
Asia-Pacific markets had a sluggish open as investors awaited the extent of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on corporate earnings and economic data expected from Wall Street this week. Market watchers were also closely monitoring developments surrounding trade deal negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region. Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 started the day 0.38% higher. Over in South Korea, the Kospi index was down 0.13% while the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.43%. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 21,999, pointing to a slightly higher...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday evening on Truth Social that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" following what he referred to as "THE 12 DAY...
Gold moved above $2600 on Monday during the Asian trading session. Currently, Gold is still struggling to capitalize on last week's modest recovery from a one-month low and is fluctuating.
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