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Oil prices surged this morning on media reports that Israel is planning a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
Energy – Geopolitical Risks Grow
The oil market spiked in early morning trading...
Oil prices remain steady as the market digests the Trump-Putin call, which appears to have resulted in no significant breakthroughs
Energy – Chinese Oil Demand Falls
The oil market eked out a small...
Oil sold off yesterday amid rising hopes for an Iranian nuclear deal after comments from President Trump
Energy – Iran Nuclear Deal Hopes
The oil market sold off yesterday following comments from...
Oil prices moved higher following a pause in tariffs by China and the US. However, supply dynamics are likely to continue to generate headwinds
Energy – Tariff Pause Provides Short-Term...
It was a sea of red across commodities as news that the Federal Reserve left US interest rates on hold, and signs it's likely to remain there, overcame enthusiasm about US-China trade talks
Energy -...
Commodity markets are trading firmer amid news that US-China trade talks will kick off later this week.
Energy: US-China Trade Talk Hopes Push Oil Higher
News that the US and China will start trade...
Risk assets staged a recovery yesterday amid growing hopes for a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions. President Donald Trump also eased concerns that he might fire Federal Reserve Chair...
Gold prices surged to fresh highs amid concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s independence. Oil and other risk assets, however, are under pressure amid heightened global uncertainty
Metals -- Gold...
Crude Oil prices rose marginally yesterday despite OPEC trimming demand estimates. ICE Brent settled just below US$65/bbl. The market is digesting fast-moving policy developments on the tariff front...
The oil market is quiet in early morning trading today after settling lower for a second consecutive week last week. News that the Trump administration is offering tariff exemptions on certain...