MELBOURNE: Oil prices inched up on Wednesday extending 3% gains in the previous session ahead of a meeting of OPEC+ producers to discuss a big output cut in what energy executives and analysts see as a tightly supplied market. Brent crude rose 11 cents to $91.91 a barrel at 0001 GMT, after climbing $2.94 in
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New Zealand Dollar rises broadly in quiet markets today, after RBNZ delivered the 50bps rate hike as widely expected, clearing the doubt that it will follow RBA and opt for a smaller hike. Dollar remains the worst performer of the week, following strong risk rebound in stock markets, while yields weakened. Yen is the second
US equities are now up more than 5% in just two trading days in October. That’s an phenomenal start after a 9% decline in September. Today’s changes: S&P 500 +112 points to 3790 or +3.1% DJIA+2.8% Nasdaq +3.3% Russell 2000 +3.9% Toronto TSX +2.6% Bear market rallies can be incredibly powerful and this certainly looks
Gold prices in the national capital jumped Rs 980 to Rs 51,718 per 10 grams on Tuesday amid a rally in the prices of precious metal in the international market, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 50,738 per 10 grams. Silver prices zoomed by Rs 3,790
European majors are trading generally higher today, as led by Euro this time. In particular, Euro looks set to reclaim parity against Dollar with current rebound. On the other hand, commodity currencies are trading lower together with Yen. Aussie is under renewed selling pressure, as traders continue to assess RBA’s smaller than expected rate hike.
Kuwait’s oil minister said on Tuesday that OPEC+ would make a suitable decision to both guarantee energy supply and serve the interests of producers and consumers. Mohammed al-Fares made his remarks before departing for the OPEC+ meeting which is taking place in person in Vienna on Wednesday for the first time since March 2020, the
Gold prices rose higher on Tuesday, as the dollar cooled down and US Treasury yields dropped sharply during overnight trade, which heightened the bullions’ appeal. Back home, the festive season is lifting sentiments for gold. US manufacturing activity grew at its slowest pace in nearly two and a half years in September as new orders
Australian Dollar dips broadly today after RBA delivered a smaller than expected rate hike. But the selloff in Aussie is so relatively limited. New Zealand Dollar follows lower, ahead of tomorrow’s RBNZ rate decision. RBNZ is expected to hike by 50bps, but now it’s not totally certain given that tightening is already “mature”. Sterling is
LONDON -Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday as OPEC+ considers reducing output by more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) to buttress prices with what would be its biggest cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent crude futures were up $4.38, or 5.1%, to $89.52 a barrel by 9:50 a.m.
Funds appear to be flowing out of Euro and Swiss Franc, in relatively quiet trading today. Some focuses are on the Euro-denominated bonds issued by Credit Suisse, which dropped to record lows. Investors are concerned about the Swiss bank’s restructuring program, due to be announced later in the month. Euro and Franc are the worst
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Oil jumped on Monday as OPEC+ considers a cut to output this week, while Asia shares were mixed with holidays in the Asia-Pacific region likely to result in thin trading. U.S. crude rose 3.01% to $81.88 a barrel after OPEC+ sources told Reuters oil production could be cut by between 500,000 and one million barrels
Sterling strengthens entering into European session, on rumors that UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to preparing to do a U-turn on tax and spending cuts. The talks came after Truss faced heavy scrutiny from Tory rebellions at the Conservative Party Conference. Markets are steady elsewhere, though. Traders are holding their bets for now, and await
Tell me what bonds do in October and I’ll tell you what the rest of the market will do. There’s a reasonably strong consensus that anything around 4% is attractive in the long term but the buyers aren’t rushing in or they’re being overwhelmed by mechanical selling and the kind of margin calls that caused
Oil prices firmed on Thursday, erasing earlier losses, on indications that OPEC+ might cut output, though a stronger dollar and weak economic outlook kept a lid on gains. Brent crude futures rose 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $89.84 a barrel by 1027 GMT and U.S. crude futures rose by 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $82.67.
ABC Australia is reporting that a major investment bank is on the brink, citing ‘a credible source’. Most are pointing towards Credit Suisse. It was caught out in the Archegos disaster and since then (Feb 2021) its share price has spiralled to $3.90 from $14.90. Moreover, the credit default swaps are at distressed levels. A
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday came out with the framework for foreign investors to participate in exchange-traded commodity derivatives. The regulator said foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will be allowed only in cash-settled non-agricultural commodity derivative contracts and indices. FPIs other than individuals, family offices and corporates may participate in commodity
Markets: Gold up $1 to $1661 US 10-year yields up 6.1 bps to 3.81% WTI crude oil -$1.52 to $79.71 S&P 500 down 55 points, or 1.5%, to 3585 GBP leads, NZD lags Close the books on a brutal month and quarter. There was nowhere to hide with a nearly 10% decline in stocks in