Oil exports from the United States are increasing, pushing fuel away from storage hubs
Oil exports from the United States are increasing, pushing fuel away from storage hubs Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US oil exports have increased, and barrels of domestic oil that would normally go to the Cushing, Oklahoma, storage center are now being shipped via the Gulf Coast, dealers said. The invasion shook the oil market, […]
As Treasury rates rise, the S&P 500 finishes higher with financials
As Treasury rates rise, the S&P 500 finishes higher with financials The S&P 500 finished higher on Friday as banking stocks rallied following a surge in the benchmark Treasury yield to its highest level in almost three years. The Nasdaq closed down, with tech and other large growth companies mainly falling, but they finished off […]
As the Ukraine war and inflation troubles combine stable yields, the XAU/USD is bracing for a $2,000 price
As the Ukraine war and inflation troubles combine stable yields, the XAU/USD is bracing for a $2,000 price For the third day in a row, gold (XAU/USD) has been in the lead, with bids at $1,963 at press time in Friday’s Asian session. The previous day, amid rising anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia confrontation, the yellow […]
The labour market in U.S.A is tightening, with weekly unemployment claims at the lowest level
The labour market in U.S.A is tightening, with weekly unemployment claims at the lowest level Last week, the number of Americans filing new jobless benefits claims fell to a 52-1/2-year low, while unemployment rolls continued to decline, indicating fast reducing labour market slack that will continue to support wage inflation. The Federal Reserve may raise […]
The EUR/USD is once again under pressure as Asia takes over the baton
The EUR/USD is once again under pressure as Asia takes over the baton EUR/USD is down 0.13 percent, having fallen from a top of 1.1013 to a low of 1.0982 thus far. The US dollar rose on Wednesday as oil prices rose again, with US President Joe Biden set to announce more sanctions against Russia […]
Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection
Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection Risk appetite has returned to Wall Street following a nasty start to the year, but some experts caution that the respite in volatility may be fleeting and encourage investors to be wary of more stock market gyrations. The Cboe Volatility Index, which […]
XAU/USD maintains small advances near $1,925, but lacks follow-through
XAU/USD maintains small advances near $1,925, but lacks follow-through Gold crept up in the early hours of Monday trade, but there was little follow-through purchasing or strong positive confidence. There appears to be no end in sight to Ukraine’s prolonged conflict, which has rejected Russia’s offers to hand up the port city of Mariupol. The […]
Stocks are in a downbeat mood, and oil prices are rising again
On Monday, stock markets were gloomy as violence in Ukraine went on with little indication of abating, leaving investors grasping at hope for an eventual peace settlement, while oil prices rose again as supplies remained tight. On Sunday, Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Russia and Ukraine were close to reaching an agreement on “important” matters […]
With all eyes on the Xi-Biden negotiations, the AUD/USD remains under pressure approaching 0.7350
With all eyes on the Xi-Biden negotiations, the AUD/USD remains under pressure approaching 0.7350 The AUD/USD broke a three-day rally from a monthly low during Friday’s Asian session, and is now trading at the intraday low of 0.7370. In doing so, the Aussie pair reflects the market’s trepidation ahead of a crucial phone conference between […]
USA economy is flexing its might, with unemployment benefit numbers at a 52-year low and industries humming
USA economy is flexing its might, with unemployment benefit numbers at a 52-year low and industries humming The number of Americans filing new jobless claims declined last week as labour demand remained robust, putting the economy on track for another month of healthy job gains. In early March, unemployment benefit rolls were the fewest in […]
The USD/CNH remains under pressure at $6.3600 as China news joins the continuing of Ukraine-Russia discussions
The USD/CNH remains under pressure at $6.3600 as China news joins the continuing of Ukraine-Russia discussions USD/CNH is down for the third day in a row after reversing from a five-month high and the 200-day moving average. Nonetheless, the price shows minor losses around the 6.3600 mark during Thursday’s Asian session. The offshore Chinese yuan […]
Markets are ‘functioning smoothly,’ with no signs of default despite severe volatility, according to CFTC Chair
Markets are ‘functioning smoothly,’ with no signs of default despite severe volatility, according to CFTC Chair Markets are “functioning well” despite unprecedented volatility caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday. While the financial sector is “definitely” stressed, there are no red lights indicating […]
The dollar is nearing a five-year high against the yen ahead of the Fed, while the Australian dollar is weak due to China concerns
The dollar is nearing a five-year high against the yen ahead of the Fed, while the Australian dollar is weak due to China concerns On Wednesday, the dollar traded near a five-year high against the yen as investors awaited a Federal Reserve policy decision against the backdrop of the Ukraine war and China’s surging COVID-19 […]
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January Net foreign inflows into Treasuries increased for the third month in a row in January, totaling $74.36 billion, according to data released by the US Treasury Department on Tuesday. According to Treasury International Capital (TIC) data, private […]
XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns
XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns Gold (XAU/USD) re-establishes an intraday low around $1,942, down 0.45 percent on the day, as COVID-19 concerns about China add to the yellow metal’s recent weakness during Tuesday’s Asian session. Bears are also aided by mixed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, […]
The AUD/USD is expected to fall further towards 0.7200 as China and the Fed join the Ukraine-Russia crisis
The AUD/USD is expected to fall further towards 0.7200 as China and the Fed join the Ukraine-Russia crisis As market sentiment deteriorates ahead of Monday’s European session, the AUD/USD reverts to an intraday low around 0.7250, down 0.48 percent on the day. The risk barometer validates the market’s recent pessimism, as well as its apprehension […]
Shares rise as oil prices fall amid optimism about Ukraine’s progress
Shares rise as oil prices fall amid optimism about Ukraine’s progress On Monday, most stock markets rose and oil fell on hopes for progress in Russian-Ukraine peace talks, even as fighting continued, while bond markets braced for rate hikes in the United States and the United Kingdom this week. While Russian missiles struck a large […]
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are exiting the Russia business, and EU banks are disclosing additional exposures
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are exiting the Russia business, and EU banks are disclosing additional exposures Goldman Sachs Group Inc and JPMorgan Chase were the first U.S. banks to stop doing business in Russia after it invaded Ukraine, while Credit Suisse said it had 1.6 billion Swiss francs ($1.73 billion) in gross exposure to […]