Imports of fuel oil from Latin America surge ahead of Russia’s planned reduction
Imports of fuel oil from Latin America surge ahead of Russia’s planned reduction According to customs statistics, record amounts of fuel oil from Latin America arrived in the United States in March, as refiners sought alternatives to Russian feed stocks ahead of Washington’s April 22 deadline to cease Russian oil imports. Last month, US Gulf […]
Following Thursday’s rally, stock futures are barely changed as investors examine the Federal Reserve’s objectives
Following Thursday’s rally, stock futures are barely changed as investors examine the Federal Reserve’s objectives On Thursday night, U.S. stock futures were barely changed after the main averages made a late-day recovery as investors assessed the chances of the Federal Reserve tightening monetary policy to battle inflation. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
Long-term deal with China has been signed by a US LNG exporter
Long-term deal with China has been signed by a US LNG exporter In the most recent contract between American and Chinese companies, Next Decade Corporation inked another long-term agreement for a U.S. exporter to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China on Wednesday. ENN LNG (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China’s ENN Natural […]
XAU/USD is expected to drop to about $1,900 as aggressive Fed officials dampen market sentiment
XAU/USD is expected to drop to about $1,900 as aggressive Fed officials dampen market sentiment After a massive sell-off on Tuesday, gold (XAU/USD) is struggling in the Asian session. Given the adverse market movement and aggressive tone espoused by Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers, the precious metal is anticipated to drop to around the psychological support […]
Energy sanctions are being considered by the EU as a response to Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine
Energy sanctions are being considered by the EU as a response to Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine The European Union denounced the massacre of innocent citizens by Russian soldiers as they retreated from Ukrainian cities on Monday, threatening a fresh round of harsh measures on Russia in the coming days, including possible sanctions against Russia’s […]
As the RBA approaches amid China’s lockdowns, the AUD/USD chart shows bullish potential
As the RBA approaches amid China’s lockdowns, the AUD/USD chart shows bullish potential The Asian markets will start the week with an eye on Australia’s interest rate announcement tomorrow. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to maintain its current interest rate of 0.1 percent, although expectations for a raise in the second […]
UK house price growth is at a 17-year high
UK house price growth is at a 17-year high According to the mortgage lender, annual rise in house prices reached 14.3 percent in February, the fastest rate since November 2004. The cost of a typical UK home has hit a new record high of £265,312, up £33,000 in the last year, according to the report. […]
XAU/USD pair remains bullish as the US currency continues to fall
XAU/USD pair remains bullish as the US currency continues to fall The gold price is rising as the US currency and US yields fall. The 10-year yield is down almost 2% on the day, while the DXY index, which measures the US dollar against a basket of currencies, is down about 0.3 percent at the […]
Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate
Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate Japan’s core consumer prices rose for the fifth month in a row in January, but at a slower rate than the previous month, raising the prospect that the country’s central bank will lag behind other economies in raising interest rates. Consumer inflation is […]
British stocks rise as energy stocks soar; Shell discontinues purchases of Russian oil
British stocks rise as energy stocks soar; Shell discontinues purchases of Russian oil The FTSE 100 in London edged higher on Tuesday, aided by strong gains in energy stocks as oil prices rose after Britain and the United States announced bans on Russian crude imports, while insurer and asset manager M&G was the top […]
Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz
Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz At the start of the week, the price of gold in fast markets has just surpassed $2,000 per ounce. The catalyst is oil, as well as concerns about global stagflation. Oil prices have increased by 10% on Monday as a result of the threat of a ban on […]
Dollar Up, Euro Down as Russian Invasion of Ukraine Intensifies
Dollar Up, Euro Down as Russian Invasion of Ukraine Intensifies The dollar was up on Friday morning in Asia, but the euro was set for its worst week versus the U.S. currency in nine months. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resultant higher commodities prices continue to drag on expectations of European economic growth. […]
GBP/JPY stays depressed below 155.00 as yields ease on Ukraine fears
GBP/JPY stays depressed below 155.00 as yields ease on Ukraine fears GBP/JPY remains sidelined around 154.70 during Thursday’s Asian session, mildly offered after bouncing off a 10-week low the previous day. The cross-currency pair’s latest weakness could be linked to the market’s anxiety ahead of key data/events, as well as a lack of major catalysts. […]
The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them
The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them FX markets are susceptible to a range of factors which affect their volatility, and many traders look to tailor their strategies to capitalize on the most volatile currency pairs. Currency volatility, often measured by calculating the standard deviation or variance of currency price movements, gives […]
AUD/USD rate stages another attempt for 2022 opening range breakout
AUD/USD rate stages another attempt for 2022 opening range breakout AUD/USD appears to be unfazed by the RBA’s dovish forward guidance as it clears the February high (0.7284), and it remains to be seen if the update to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report will derail the recent advance in the exchange rate amid expectations […]
XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal
XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal Gold prices are aiming for support below $1,900 as the market’s risk-off impulse returns. The precious metal has been trading in a range of $1,890.92-1,911.00 as investors await a new catalyst from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to […]
The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate
The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate More Western corporations and investors are expected to leave Russia on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of energy firms BP and Shell, which abandoned multibillion-dollar positions following the invasion of Ukraine. Leading banks, airlines, automakers, and other companies have reduced shipments, terminated partnerships, and […]
EUR/JPY Price Prediction: Bulls need to break through the 200-EMA to move higher; 130.30 is the target
EUR/JPY Price Prediction: Bulls need to break through the 200-EMA to move higher; 130.30 is the target Despite the bearish opening gap on Monday, the EUR/JPY has been following the primary component of Dow Theory by remaining above Friday’s low of 128.73. The cross continues to form the higher high and higher low structure, but […]