Oil prices stabilized on Thursday (February 12th), as the market reassigned a risk premium to US-Iran tensions despite US inventory data showing swelling domestic supplies. This movement confirms one thing: geopolitical headlines are still more "noise" than signals of a short-term surplus. As of 3:50 PM WIB, Brent was at $69.60/barrel (+0.29%) and WTI was at $64.83/barrel (+0.31%). The gains were moderate, but enough to keep prices near the psychological $70 level for Brent. From a geopolitical perspective, market focus is on the potential for escalation in the Middle East. Recent reports...
The EUR/USD dropped more than 1% on Monday as investors bought the Dollar on news that the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) had reached a trade agreement, similar to the one inked by Japan. The pair trades at 1.1590 after reaching a high of 1.1771. Wall Street ended Monday's session with gains as investors seemed confident that the US would reach additional deals throughout the week. Nevertheless, the August 1 deadline approaches, and Washington remains unable to reach agreements so far with two of its three largest partners: Canada and Mexico. Aside from this, the US...
Oil prices rose 2% on Monday after a trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union, and U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would shorten the deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine or face sanctions. Brent crude futures were up $1.42, or 2.1%, at $69.86 a barrel by 12:58 p.m. EDT (1658 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.40, or 2.2%, to $66.56. Brent touched its highest price in 10 days after Trump said he was reducing the 50-day deadline he gave Russia over its war in Ukraine to 10-12 days. The deal between the U.S. and EU and a possible...
The US Dollar (USD) starts the week on a firmer note, extending its modest recovery since Thursday, as easing global trade tensions lift investor sentiment. Interestingly, the Greenback, which typically underperforms in a risk-on environment, is finding support despite improving risk appetite, underpinned by expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will leave interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Notably, a flurry of trade agreements finalized last week is also acting as a tailwind for the Greenback, with the August 1 tariff deadline looming and keeping...
Gold is trading in a narrow range on Monday, as economic data, easing trade tensions, and the fragility of the US Dollar continue to influence price action. At the time of writing, Gold is trading near $3,310 per ounce, down from earlier highs near $3,345. A US–EU trade deal has been announced, easing tariff risks and reducing demand for safe havens. The deal lowers the baseline tariff on most EU goods to 15%, down from the previously proposed 30%, in exchange for improved market access for US firms in digital services, agriculture, and clean energy. The agreement, modeled on the US–Japan...
The US dollar (USD) started the week on a positive note, continuing its modest recovery since Thursday, as easing global trade tensions boosted investor sentiment. Interestingly, the greenback, which typically underperforms in a risk-on environment, found support despite improved risk appetite, bolstered by expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Notably, a series of trade agreements concluded last week also provided support for the greenback, with the looming August 1 tariff deadline keeping markets on...
Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump said he would shorten the deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, adding to earlier gains from the U.S.-European Union trade deal. Brent oil prices approached $70 per barrel after closing 1.1% lower on Friday. Trump said the European Union had agreed to buy $750 billion worth of American energy products, although he and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared to disagree on some key details of the agreement. Later on Monday, Trump also said he would shorten the 50-day deadline he gave Vladimir Putin to reach a...
Gold prices held steady on Monday (July 28), with gains capped by improved risk sentiment following the trade deal between the United States and the European Union, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting later this week. Spot gold was unchanged at $3,335.87 per ounce at 10:35 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since July 17 earlier. US gold futures were unchanged at $3,335.30 per ounce. Washington reached a trade framework agreement with the European Union in Scotland on Sunday, imposing 15% import tariffs on most EU goods – half the threatened tariffs – and...
Oil prices edged higher on Monday (July 28th) as investors assessed the trade deal between the United States and the European Union, while a stronger US dollar and lower oil imports from India weighed on prices. Brent crude futures rose 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $68.74 a barrel at 08:13 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $65.43 a barrel, up 27 cents, or 0.4%. The US-EU trade deal and the possible extension of the US-China tariff pause supported global financial markets and oil prices, said IG market analyst Tony Sycamore. The US-EU trade framework pact announced Sunday imposes...
Gold rises in the early Asian trade. There's a broad commodities uptrend, driven by macro uncertainty, a weaker dollar, and persistent demand for "hard" assets, says Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst...
Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart and reversed part of Friday's recovery from the lowest level since July 23 following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks....