Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade
Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade Gold prices rose in turbulent trading on Monday, bolstered by a weaker dollar, which boosted greenback-priced metal, though gains were limited as some investors shifted to riskier Asian assets. As of 0152 GMT, spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,856.86 per ounce. Gold futures in the […]
Stocks in the US are up for the second day in a row
Stocks in the US are up for the second day in a row Strong retailer numbers mixed with investor bargain-hunting to generate a second straight bullish session on Wall Street on Thursday. Following Wednesday’s positive day, major indices continued to rise, achieving a rare back-to-back gain in 2022. Aside from the positive retailer results, initiatives […]
Global oil prices have risen again as EU negotiates with Hungary
Global oil prices have risen again as EU negotiates with Hungary Oil prices increased on Thursday, extending a cautious advance this week on signals of constrained supply, as the European Union (EU) negotiates with Hungary over plans to prohibit imports from Russia, the world’s second-largest crude supplier, following its invasion of Ukraine. At 0142 GMT, […]
Oil rises as traders consider a tight fuel market and poor global growth
Oil rises as traders consider a tight fuel market and poor global growth Investors evaluated tight product markets against concerns about slowing global growth as oil prices increased at the start of the week. Following four weeks of advances, West Texas Intermediate rose beyond $111 a barrel, the longest such run since February. Prices of […]
Stocks in the United States finish with a mixed performance
Stocks in the United States finish with a mixed performance On Friday, May 20, 2022, the US stock market ended the day on a mixed note, with a lack of important US economic data putting some investors on the sidelines and concerns about the potential economic consequences from the Federal Reserve’s efforts to suppress […]
In the idle markets, XAU/USD remains protective at $1,800
In the idle markets, XAU/USD remains protective at $1,800 As global markets battle for clear directions to extend the previous optimism, gold (XAU/USD) prices drop from intraday highs, being range-bound near $1,813-18. During a sluggish Asian session on Wednesday, the precious metal maintained its previous day’s fall from the 200-DMA. The current Fed speak is […]
Oil prices starting to fall as EU tries for Russia import ban
Oil prices starting to fall as EU tries for Russia import ban Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday as the European Union’s efforts to establish a ban on Russian oil imports, which would reduce global supply, were met with opposition from Hungary. At 0004 GMT, Brent crude prices were down 35 cents, […]
Stocks finish mixed as tech stocks face additional pressure
Stocks finish mixed as tech stocks face additional pressure On Monday, U.S. stocks finished mixed, with shares unable to find direction as fears about the economy’s prospects grew amid rising inflation. The S&P 500 finished the turbulent day down 0.4 percent at 4,008.01. The NASDAQ slid 1.2 percent to 11,662.79 as mega-cap technology giants such […]
As oil stocks rise, Wall Street is turning away from big tech
As oil stocks rise, Wall Street is turning away from big tech On Wall Street, big tech stocks were all the rage, with speculators buying them up to absurdly high levels. For example, the legendary quintuple of Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (now Alphabet) took up about a fifth of the S&P […]
Global stock markets are falling as inflation and economic concerns remain
Global stock markets are falling as inflation and economic concerns remain On Thursday, global shares slumped to an 18-month low, as investors worried that rising inflation would endure, forcing central banks to continue tightening monetary policy. Stocks in the United States closed a choppy session marginally down, as investors juggled concerns over lingering inflation with […]
NASDAQ is down more than 3% as investors are disappointed by US inflation statistics
NASDAQ is down more than 3% as investors are disappointed by US inflation statistics After U.S. inflation statistics failed to ease investor concerns about interest rates and the economy, US equities closed substantially lower on Wednesday, with the NASDAQ plunging more than 3% and the Dow plummeting for the fifth day in a row. The […]
Gold rates are approaching their lowest in three months, while silver prices are also down
Gold rates are approaching their lowest in three months, while silver prices are also down Gold prices in plummeted to near three-month lows ahead of the release of monthly US inflation statistics, which experts believe would have an influence on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance. Later in the day, at 6 p.m., the US […]
Opec+ expects a minor increase in oil production as demand dented by China Covid-19 rules
Opec+ expects a minor increase in oil production as demand dented by China Covid-19 rules Opec+ members are anticipated to agree on a small rise in oil output on Thursday (May 5), boosted by threats to demand due to coronavirus restrictions in China. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further heightened supply fears, which have been […]
Markets rally after Powell downplays the possibility of any larger rate hikes
Markets rally after Powell downplays the possibility of any larger rate hikes The market – Dow Jones Industrial Average gained more than 900 points, and the S&P 500 gained the most in two years, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the chance of an even greater interest rate hike after announcing the steepest rate […]
Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer
Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer Germany claims to be making extra effort to disassociate itself off Russian fossil resources, , estimating that it will be completely independent on Russian crude oil imports by late summer. According to Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck, Europe’s largest economy […]
Covid (COVID-19) may just affect progressed economies
Covid (COVID-19) may just affect progressed economies. Worldwide monetary movement stayed strong toward the beginning of 2022, with review information showing that the Omicron variation of the Covid (COVID-19) may just affect progressed economies. A few elements highlight slow development likewise in the period ahead. The war is now burdening the certainty of businesses and […]
The allure of gold futures is dwindling as bond yields rise
The allure of gold futures is dwindling as bond yields rise On Wednesday, gold futures dipped marginally as traders evaluated forecasts of tighter Fed monetary policy and higher yields. Gold futures in the United States fell 0.07 percent to $1,957 per ounce. Meanwhile, spot gold rose 0.3 percent, pulling back from a two-week low. “We’re […]
Crude oil falls, but it is on track for strong weekly gains
Crude oil falls, but it is on track for strong weekly gains After the revelation of a larger-than-expected rise in US oil stockpiles, oil prices dropped Thursday, giving back some of the week’s high gains in weak holiday-affected trade.US crude prices were 1.6 percent down at $102.62 per barrel, while Brent futures were 1.5 percent […]