Worst Quarter for Metals Cap since 2008 due to Global Recession
Worst Quarter for Metals Cap since 2008 due to Global Recession Base metals experienced their greatest quarterly decline since the global financial crisis of 2008 as worries about a worldwide recession increased and China’s economy very slowly recovered. Although the decrease has been accentuated by price spikes that month as a result of Russia’s invasion […]
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years The first half of the year for US stocks was the worst in more than 50 years as a result of a collapse that was started by the Federal Reserve’s attempt to stop persistent inflation and accelerated by growing fears […]
Oil declines 2% as fuel supplies and output rise in U.S.A
Oil declines 2% as fuel supplies and output rise in U.S.A On Wednesday, oil prices fell by around 2% as concerns about a shortage of crude oil were somewhat offset by an increase in gasoline and distillate stocks in the United States and concerns about weaker global economic growth. Brent futures for August delivery decreased […]
U.S. stocks fail to change much as the quarter end approaches
U.S. stocks failed to change much as the quarter end approaches As investors analyzed remarks made by central bankers at a panel in Europe and anticipated more quarterly profit reports, U.S. stocks ended the day with no movement. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 82.32 points, or 0.3%, to 31029.31. The NASDAQ Composite […]
Stocks drop following poor consumer confidence reading
Stocks drop following poor consumer confidence reading As investors analyzed new economic data in search of hints regarding the rate of monetary policy tightening, U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday, giving up early gains and sliding for a second straight day. To reach 30946.99, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 491.27 points, or 1.6 percent. Earlier […]
As US administration strives for lower gasoline cost, oil prices are falling
As US administration strives for lower gasoline cost, oil prices are falling Oil prices fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday, despite US President Joe Biden’s efforts to lower increasing fuel costs, which included pressure on large US corporations to help drivers during the country’s peak summer demand. At 00:31 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate […]
After a recent pullback, US stocks are up 2%
After a recent pullback, US stocks are up 2% Following a recent selloff, global market indices rose dramatically on Tuesday, with major U.S. stock indexes each closing the day up more than 2%, while the Japanese yen sank to its lowest level since October 1998 against the US dollar. As investors returned from a long […]
Fears about economy are causing stock global markets to collapse
Fears about economy are causing stock global markets to collapse The United Kingdom and Switzerland boosted interest rates on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve of the United States announced the highest rate hike since 1994 affected the global stock market. Policymakers are hiking interest rates in order to decrease demand and alleviate some […]
Fed’s rate hike, the stock market in the United States rallied
Fed’s rate hike, the stock market in the United States rallied Stocks in the United States jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve approved its largest interest-rate hike since 1994, although the central bank hinted that such moves would be rare. The S&P 500 index increased 54.51 points, or 1.5 percent, to 3789.99, ending a […]
Investors expect a major Fed rate hike; gold is higher on lower yields
Investors expect a major Fed rate hike; gold is higher on lower yields Weaker Treasury yields raised gold prices from near one-month lows on Wednesday, ahead of a possible aggressive interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve to combat inflation amid rising fears of an oncoming recession. As of 0229 GMT, spot gold was […]
Concerns about Global Economy have caused the stock markets to fall
Concerns about Global Economy have caused the stock markets to fall As a result of rising prices in the United States, Asian stock markets have plunged, raising fears that the Federal Reserve may tighten its monetary policy to combat inflation. At the same time, the US dollar rose to 135 yen for the first time […]
XAU/USD is at a crossroads, and US inflation is the key
XAU/USD is at a crossroads, and US inflation is the key Gold Price found strong bids just below $1,842 and mounted a nice return to close a stormy Thursday with minor losses at $1,848. The shiny metal remained turbulent, but stayed within its usual price range of $1,850. Financial markets were dominated by risk-off flows. […]
On constrained supply, oil rises 1%, with US crude hitting a 13-week high
On constrained supply, oil rises 1%, with US crude hitting a 13-week high On Tuesday, oil prices rose by around 1%, with U.S. crude settling at a 13-week high due to supply concerns, including the likelihood of no nuclear deal with Iran and forecasts for demand growth in China, which is reducing pandemic lockdowns. According […]
Oil falls after breaking through $120 as inflation and GDP concerns in the United States bite
Oil falls after breaking through $120 as inflation and GDP concerns in the United States bite In Monday’s session, oil rose to near three-month highs above $120 a barrel before falling on profit-taking and concerns about the impact on the US economy of record fuel prices in a country already grappling with 40-year high inflation. […]
The recovery of the US stock market will be put to the test by inflation
The recovery of the US stock market will be put to the test by inflation The rise that brought US stocks back from the brink of a bear market will be put to the test next week, when consumer price data will reveal how much more the Federal Reserve will need to do to combat […]
Crude Oil Climbed Whether Russia’s Oil Imports Will Be Banned by the EU
Crude Oil Climbed Whether Russia’s Oil Imports Will Be Banned by the EU Crude oil closed yesterday at 9080, up 2.06%, as traders awaited news on whether the European Union would agree to an embargo on Russian oil imports. On Monday and Tuesday, the EU will gather to consider the sixth package of sanctions against […]
US stock market closes higher as US Fed minutes were positive
US stock market closes higher as US Fed minutes were positive Wall Street ended the day higher on Wednesday, boosted by minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent monetary policy meeting, which revealed that officials agreed that the US economy was quite robust as they struggled to control inflation without sparking a recession. The minutes […]
On the back of the Fed Minutes, sellers of XAU/USD are targeting $1,848
On the back of the Fed Minutes, sellers of XAU/USD are targeting $1,848 During Wednesday’s Asian session, the gold price (XAU/USD) posts its first daily loss in five days, dropping to an intraday low of roughly $1,860. The recent weakness of the metal could be linked to the US dollar’s recovery from a monthly low […]