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2024-07-22 | Industry Dynamics

Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Anticipated Fed Rate Cuts

Oil prices increased in early trading on Monday as investors awaited signs that the Federal Reserve might start reducing interest rates as early as September. By early GMT, Brent crude had risen by 48 cents to USD 83.10 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 42 cents, reaching USD 80.55. 

Gold Stable, Oil Retreats as Market Focus Shifts to US CPI

2024-06-05 | Market Insight

Gold Down 1%, Oil at Four-Month Low

Gold prices fell more than 1% as the dollar stabilized. Oil prices dropped more than $1, marking the fifth day of decline and setting a new four-month low

Gold and Oil Prices Surge on Strong US Jobless Data

2024-06-04 | Market Insight

Gold Rebounds 1%, Oil Plunges Over 4%

Weaker-than-expected US economic data strengthened expectations of a Fed rate cut, leading to a drop in the dollar and bond yields and helping gold rebound

Gold Stable, Oil Retreats as Market Focus Shifts to US CPI

2024-05-30 | Market Insight

Gold Falls 1% as Dollar Strengthens, Oil Down Over 1%

Stronger dollar, rising US Treasury yields, and hawkish comments from Fed officials dampened market sentiment, causing spot gold to fall to a two-week low.

Gold Stable, Oil Retreats as Market Focus Shifts to US CPI

2024-05-29 | Market Insight

Gold Posts Three Consecutive Daily Gains, WTI Crude Rises Over 2%

Aided by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying due to geopolitical concerns, gold prices continued to rebound, recording three consecutive daily gains.

Gold Stable, Oil Retreats as Market Focus Shifts to US CPI

2024-05-28 | Market Insight

Gold and Oil Prices Up 1% as Market Focuses on PCE Data

On Monday, gold prices rebounded by nearly 1%, influenced by geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar.

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2024-05-27 | Industry Dynamics

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await OPEC+ Meeting

Oil prices remained largely unchanged in early Asian trading on Monday as the market anticipated the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on June 2. Producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year. 

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2024-04-17 | Industry Dynamics

Market Reaction To Iran Attack Deflates Bubble Worries 

Today’s News Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles towards Israel, sparking concerns over geopolitical risks and potential war. However, the market’s response to this attack sheds light on investor sentiment, revealing a balance between high stock valuations and reasoned judgment. Despite initial jitters, investors showed resilience as they refrained from hastily dumping their […]

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2023-12-27 | Industry Dynamics

Stocks Rally At Year’s End Amid Energy Sector Surge 

Today’s News Major stock indexes saw gains at the commencement of the shortened holiday trading week, indicating a potentially positive conclusion to a year that had its challenges in 2022.  The S&P 500 rose by 0.4% on Tuesday, approaching a record close, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ascending […]

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2023-11-27 | Industry Dynamics

Asian Stocks Steady Ahead Of Inflation Figures

Today’s News On Monday, Asian stock markets got off on a cautious start as investors braced themselves for pivotal inflation data releases from the United States and Europe later in the week. Additionally, anticipation loomed over an impending meeting of oil producers which could potentially halt or extend the recent decline in oil prices.  The approach […]