The OPEC+ will continue to increase oil output by +0.4M bpd in October. The decisions was made swiftly and came in line with the alliance’s plan to gradually bring back the output reduced (9.7M bpd) amidst the outbreak of the pandemic last year. Although the alliance has projected that the oil market would be in
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Risk-on sentiment firms up slightly after better than expected jobless claims from the US. Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc continue to trade as the weakest ones. On the other hand, New Zealand and Australian Dollars are the strongest. But the moves in risk markets are limited so far. Investors could turn cautious quickly again and
New Delhi: Gold prices in the national capital on Thursday slipped by Rs 28 to Rs 46,193 per 10 grams amid rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,221 per 10 grams. Silver gained Rs 279 to Rs 62,650 per kg, from Rs 62,371 per
Ahead of nonfarm payrolls on Friday here’s what is coming up (the major releases) from the US today on the data agenda: On Wednesday the data for ADP jobs was a big FX mover: The ADP employment report has a terrible track record of predicting non-farm payrolls but the market bit on it once again
New Delhi: (IEX) has recorded an all-time high monthly trade of 9,538 million units (MU) in August which is 74 per cent higher compared to the same month last year. “The electricity market at the Indian Energy Exchange achieved a new milestone with a record all time high monthly volume of 9,538 MU achieving 74
New Zealand dollar was the only major currency rose against the US dollar in August, despite speculations over Fed’s tapering and renewed lockdown. We believe policymakers’ proactive reassurance of an October rate hike would likely make the RBNZ the first major central bank to begin rate hike after the most recent round of global monetary
US August ISM manufacturing data Prior was 59.5 Prices paid 79.3 vs 83.8 expected (prior was 85.7) Employment 49.0 vs 52.9 prior New orders 6637 vs 64.9 prior Full report That miss on employment might get some attention after today’s ADP report and ahead of non-farm payrolls. Manufacturing isn’t a big US employer but it’s
LONDON: The OPEC+ group of oil producers has made an upward revision to its 2022 oil demand forecast ahead of a meeting on Wednesday as the group faces pressure from the United States to raise output more quickly to help to support the global economy. Two OPEC+ sources said the group’s experts have revised its
Dollar weakens mildly in early US session after big ADP job data miss. But Swiss Franc and Yen remain the weaker ones. Euro and Sterling firm up mildly. But they are outshone by Aussie and Loonie for the moment. Overall movements in the currency markets are limited, except in some Yen crosses. Traders are still
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) on Tuesday launched the futures contract on the index NCDEX SOYDEX for September and October expiries. Today’s launch is the second successive offering in the sectoral indices in agri-commodities basket, the first being the NCDEX GUAREX, which was launched on August 16 of this month. NCDEX SOYDEX is
Slips into contraction The commentary on the results from Markit is extensive, reproduced below. Bolding is mine: “The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.2 in August, down from 50.3 the previous month and falling into contractionary territory for the first time since April 2020. The reappearance of Covid-19 clusters in several regions
Euro jumps notably today, as supported by highest inflation reading in a decade, and hawkish comments from an ECB official, as well as rise in German yields. Though, it’s slightly outshone by Kiwi, Aussie and Swiss Franc for now. On the other hand, Dollar’s selloff continues to pick up momentum and even dips against Yen.
US August consumer confidence 113.8 vs 124.0 expected Coming Up! Title text for next article LON +1 SDNY+11 NY -4 TYO +9 GMT US August consumer confidence data from The Conference Board Prior was 129.1 (highest since the start of the pandemic) This is the lowest since Feb Estimates ranged from 110.0 to 131.0 Details:
The latest data revealed that China’s economy continued to lose momentum. The PMI report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed disappointment in both manufacturing and services activities. Stability of the renminbi (a.k.a. Yuan, CNY) is mainly due to government’s control and is not reflective of the headwind the economy is facing. We expect
New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Tuesday dipped Rs 100 to Rs 46,272 per 10 gram amid rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,372 per 10 gram. Silver also dipped Rs 134 to Rs 62,639 per kilogram from Rs 62,773 per kilogram
Premier Dan Andrews says Victoria will remain in lockdown, surprising no-one. Andrews has been intent on pursuing Covid-zero from day one of the outbreak and he isn’t changing that goal any time soon. Says restrictions will ease as numbers come down. He will relax a little as vaccination rates rise, look for around 70% and
NEW DELHI: Copper prices on Monday traded up by 0.59 per cent at Rs 723.25 per kg in the futures market on the back of a pick-up in the spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 4.25, or 0.59 per cent, to Rs 723.25 per