SINGAPORE: Oil prices were steady on Wednesday on concerns that fuel demand will continue to falter as rising coronavirus cases across Europe and in the United States, the world’s biggest oil consumer, could impede economic growth. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its monthly report on Tuesday that oil demand in
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Dollar is trying to recover in Asian session while Aussie tumbles broadly. Sentiments appear to be turning cautious on news that Johnson & Johnson paused coronavirus vaccine study due to an unexplained illness in a participant. UK also started a tiered system of fresh coronavirus restrictions. WTI crude oil is extending this week’s pull back
Rise in UK cases This is the third-worst single day on record, including the day earlier this month when they added thousands of old cases. There are 3905 people hospitalized with the virus and 143 died yesterday from 50 the day before. Yesterday Boris Johnson rolled out the three-level alert system and at this rate,
LONDON Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, drawing support from robust China data although concerns about waning demand elsewhere and supply resumptions in Norway, the Gulf of Mexico and Libya weighed. Brent crude futures rose 60 cents, or 1.4%, to $42.32 a barrel by 0916 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 63 cents,
Sterling softens broadly today as UK unemployment rate rose more than expected while the part of the country is returning to restrictions. Additionally, there appears to be no progress on Brexit negotiation ahead of the EU summit later this week. Australian Dollar is the second weakest as China moves to stop importing the country’s coal.
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Gold prices inched lower on Tuesday as the dollar ticked up, although concerns over rising COVID-19 cases and hopes of a large U.S. fiscal stimulus being eventually released checked the metal’s decline. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $1,919.51 per ounce by 0117 GMT. U.S. gold futures were down 0.3% to $1,923. The dollar index
PBOC announced over the weekend to lower the FX risk reserve ratio for forward foreign exchange sales from 20% to 0, effective October 12. The move is likely a response to the strength in renminbi (a.k.a. RMB, CNY). The central bank pledged to “maintain the flexibility of the RMB exchange rate and stabilize market expectations,
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Gold retreated slightly from a three-week high, as the dollar recouped some of its losses after a new U.S. coronavirus aid package ran into resistance. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1,923.81 per ounce by 0737 GMT, after hitting its highest level since Sept. 21 at $1,932.96 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures were up
Asian markets are trading in mixed most, decoupling from strong rally from the US on Friday. The forex markets are also steady. Yen is trading broadly higher and could be riding on the rebound against Dollar to strengthen elsewhere. Dollar is the currently the second strongest for today but it’s merely licking last week’s wounds.
Report via the Financial Times, with a very straight to the point lead paragraph … French president Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders will this week insist on tough enforcement rules for any UK trade deal, warning that British prime minister Boris Johnson’s move to override the Brexit treaty has shown Britain’s word cannot be
Gold prices edged lower on Monday, after hitting a three-week high earlier in the session, as the dollar firmed and talks over a new U.S. stimulus package ran into resistance. Spot gold fell 0.2 per cent to $1,925.29 per ounce by 0046 GMT, after hitting its highest level since Sept. 21 at $1,932.96 earlier in
The message sent from the ECB minutes came in more dovish that the meeting statement released a few weeks ago. Policymakers were concerned about the inflation outlook more than previously expected. Despite upward revisions to the economic projections, the members stressed that there were “key downside risks to the medium-term outlook for price stability, mainly
Speaking on Fox News interview Pres Trump on Fox News says: “It looks like” I am immune In very good shape He’s no longer taking medication Is having a hard time with Pelosi on stimulus talks Other Sunday morning chatter out of Washington includes: WH economic advisor Kudlow: Stimulus talks expected to continue in the
By Julian Lee Covid-19 may do for Big Oil what the Chicxulub asteroid did for the dinosaurs when it struck Earth 66 million years ago. Much like the “terrible lizards,” Big Oil was already in decline before the novel coronavirus hit. The world in which they thrived is changing around them and they face multiple
According to the CFTC Commitments of Traders report for the week ended October 6, NET LENGTH for crude oil futures gained +9 625 contracts to 471 536 for the week. Speculative long position jumped +9 165 contracts, while shorts dropped -460 contracts. For refined oil products, NET LENGTH for gasoline decreased -204 contracts to 56
A record daily raise in the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for France. Elsewhere in Europe: The UK reported more than 15,100 new cases on Saturday. Spain has declared an emergency in Madrid for 15 days Germany has introduced new restrictions, including a curfew on bars and restaurants (11pm) A few updates … sheesh