By Julian Lee If you can’t hit the target, bring it closer. That seems to be the policy adopted by the OPEC+ alliance of oil producers as they make the world’s biggest-ever output cuts in an attempt to shore up oil prices. After a meeting in January, the group’s co-leader, Saudi Arabia’s oil minister, Prince
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The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks slumped -11.17 mmb to 1313.63 mmb in the week ended February 5. Crude oil inventory sank -6.65 mmb (consensus: +0.99 mmb) to 469.01 mmb. Stockpile decreased in 4 out of 5 PADDs. PADD 3 (Gulf
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The news wire Bloomberg says Morgan Stanley’s Counterpoint Global investment unit is in the early stages of making a decision. Bloomberg cites unnamed sources, “people with knowledge of the matter”. and adds “Moving ahead with investments would require approval by the firm and regulators.” MS declined comment according to the report. BTC update: — Counterpoint group
TOKYO: Oil prices fell a second day on Friday, extending losses after OPEC cut its demand forecast and the International Energy Agency said the market was still over-supplied. Brent crude was down 34 cents, or 0.6% at $60.80 a barrel by 0102 GMT, having dropped half a percent the previous session. U.S. was down 36
Dollar ended as the worst performing one, reversing much of prior week’s rebound. Risk-on sentiments appeared to be leading the greenback lower again, and boosted Australian Dollar as the strongest one. But the development in other major currencies were less clear. The strength in stocks and oil were not much reflected in Canadian Dollar, nor
The central banks are listed below with their current state of play. The link for each central bank is included in the title of the bank and the next scheduled meeting is in the title too. Reserve Bank of Australia, Governor Phillip Lowe,0.10%,Meets 02 March The Reserve Bank of Australia met on February the 02
NEW DELHI: Gold price plunged by Rs 661 to Rs 46,847 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday reflecting a fall in global precious metal prices and rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 47,508 per 10 grams. Silver price also declined Rs
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Forex news for North American trading on February 12, 2021 The US 30 year bond is closing the day – and week – above 2% for the first time in a year (since February 20, 2020). The yield is up on fears about potentially future inflation from higher growth. The Fed members – including Fed Chair Powell –
NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by hopes for a US stimulus bill, but a weaker demand outlook from OPEC and the International Energy Agency capped gains. Brent crude was up 38 cents, or 0.6%, at $61.52 a barrel by 11:06 a.m. ET (1606 GMT) having dropped to a session low of
Sterling appears to be one of the stronger after data showed larger than expected GDP growth in December and Q4. But for now. Mean while Dollar and Euro are following as the next better performer. The greenback attempted for a recovery earlier today. But apparently, there is now follow through buying so far. Commodity currencies
It only took them about a year since the pandemic to get this settled The €672.5 billion recovery fund got the go-ahead from parliament yesterday and has been signed today. As much as von der Leyen says that they are going to move “swiftly” with this, waiting another few months before the initial funds are disbursed
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver futures prices traded mixes on Friday with yellow metal trading flat with a negative bias led by rising US dollar and treasury yield while the white metal registered gains. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress this month to invest heavily in infrastructure after his $1.9 trillion Covid-19
Dollar’s selloff slowed further in a very quiet Asian session, on lunar new year holiday. Activity might come back with a number of economic data featured from the UK. Upside surprises there could add to the upbeat outlook as painted by BoE chief economist. As for the week, the greenback remains the worst performer for
Forex news for North American trading on February 11, 2021 In other market today: spot gold is trading down $-16.61 or -0.90% at $1826.26 spot silver is down $0.03 or -0.11% at $26.99 WTI crude oil futures are trading down $0.69 or -1.18% of $57.99 Bitcoin moved to a new record today at $48,690. The low
PARIS: The International Energy Agency warned Thursday the world oil market remains fragile, despite a recent recovery in prices, as tighter restrictions are imposed to curb more contagious coronavirus variants. At the same time, the IEA said the economic outlook was brighter overall, especially in the second half of this year. “The rebalancing of the