The RBA will have its first meeting this year on Tuesday, followed by publication of the statement of monetary policy on Thursday. We expect all policy measures to stay unchanged this month. Policymakers could revise GDP forecast higher and the unemployment rate lower, given the better-than- expected economic data released recently. Yet, they would remain
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Saudi Arabia’s concerns over the oil demand recovery were well founded. At the start of the month, the joint leader of the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries announced a surprise output cut of 1 million barrels a day for February and March. Its co-chair, Russia, pushing for restraints to be eased, was granted a small
That puts an end to Western Australia’s 10-month coronavirus-free streak This comes as the security guard working at the hotel – which serves as a quarantine facility for inbound travelers – tested positive for COVID-19 with fears it could be a UK or South African variant. Western Australia premier, Mark McGowan, said that: “Beginning at
By Kevin Crowley, Rachel Adams-Heard and Alix Steel American oil executives began a pushback against some of President Joe Biden’s climate policies by making the case that fossil fuels from U.S. shale have a lower carbon footprint than imports. Since taking office this month, the Biden administration has made swift moves to pause sales of
The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks sank -11.71 mmb to 1321.88 mmb in the week ended January 22. Crude oil inventory dropped -9.91 mmb (consensus: +0.43 mmb) to 476.65 mmb. Stockpile decreased in 4 out of 5 PADDs. PADD 3 (Gulf
What you need to know The basic playbook for the COVID-19 recovery is that the vaccine will work. However, one aspect you may have in the back of your mind is how effective will the vaccine be against the COVID-19 variants? In this article I will outline the variants and some of the key issues
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were slightly lower in subdued trade on Friday, sticking to ranges seen over the past three weeks, as investors looked for signs of changing supply and demand fundamentals. A cut in Saudi Arabia‘s oil supply and lower U.S. oil stocks helped offset price pressures from fuel demand, which is slowing due to
January ended with an exceptionally volatility week. While GME occupied a lot of headlines, there were other important developments like vaccines, US stimulus, and central bank expectations. Sterling ended as the strongest one with traders paring bets on negative interest rate of BoE. The same went for New Zealand Dollar too, which ended as second
The forex news for North American trading on January 29, 2021 It was a relatively quiet day for the meme stocks, after yesterday’s volatile price action following the restrictions on trading by RobinHood and others. The relative calm in the meme stocks, did not stop the major US indices from moving sharply to the downside
The credit profile of tea companies will improve as the EBIDTA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margin of 44 tea companies rated by CRISIL Ratings (accounting for 12% of the industry’s revenue) is expected to increase 300 basis points to 11% in FY21. This has happened as auction prices of tea have risen
The December FOMC meeting contained little news. However, Chair Powell sent a clear indication that tapering is “premature” for the time being and that the bar to adjust the monetary policy is higher. The Fed left all measures unchanged at the meeting. The Fed funds rate stays at 0-0.25% and the size of asset purchases
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Gold gained Rs 132 to Rs 48,376 per 10 gram in the national capital on Friday, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 48,244 per 10 gram. Silver also jumped Rs 2,915 to Rs 68,410 per kg, from Rs 65,495 per kg in the previous trade. “Ahead
Canadian Dollar rises broadly in early US session, with the help from better than expected GDP data. Euro is also firmer on German and French GDP data. While markets are back in risk-off mode, Yen, and to a lesser extent Dollar and Swiss Franc, turn softer. As for the week, Sterling and Kiwi are currently
Hints of a more risk-off mood but will we see a similar reversal to yesterday? Eurostoxx futures -1.2% German DAX futures -1.4% S&P 500 futures -0.9% Nasdaq futures -1.0% The meme stocks saga and retail trading frenzy is overshadowing everything else in the market right now and that is leading to some discomfort in broader
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver futures prices in the domestic market traded with gains in the morning trade on Thursday, as low level buying pushed precious metals higher. Investors are awaiting any development on the stimulus front. While there is a buzz that the government may reduce duty on gold to raise demand in the
Markets continues to engage very volatile trading, with US stocks and treasury yield staged strong rebounds overnight. Though, the moves are not totally followed by Mixed Asian markets. As for currencies, weakness in Australian and Canadian Dollars appear to be the more persistent near term theme. But Yen is not too far behind. Dollar is