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WTI crude attracts buyers at $80, Gold defends $2,000, Bitcoin recaptures $30,000

Oil Oil struggled early as the details behind China’s impressive first quarter included lackluster March industrial output. A key German investor sentiment survey also weighed on crude, as optimism for the eurozone’s largest economy remains downbeat in the coming quarters. Oil isn't getting any good news here and that means prices could continue to hover around the $80 a barrel level, or even see a tentative dip below if sellers get some help from a strong dollar. The initial wave of weakness

18-04-2023 12:29 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil treading water, gold stays close to $2000

Can oil break above five-month range after OPEC+ cut Oil is continuing to tread water around the five-month highs, an area it has failed to surpass in the aftermath of the latest OPEC+ output cut. Rather than propel the price towards $100 as some feared (it could still happen, of course), the decision appears to have just moved the price back to previous ranges that the cartel was seemingly comfortable with. The next step may depend on global growth and whether the economy can weather the recent

18-04-2023 03:46 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil and Gold lower on strong dollar, Crypto down as banking turmoil eases

Energy traders await Key China data Gold down but not out Crypto down on strong dollar and easing banking turmoil Oil Crude prices are in trouble as the dollar appears poised for a major rebound as the Fed might be in position to do a lot more tightening. The economy is showing resilience and while normally that is good news for the crude demand outlook, that is disrupting calls for a peak in Fed tightening. The oil market will soon have to deal with recession fears but for now it should be a

17-04-2023 16:06 GMT by Edward Moya

Week Ahead - All eyes on China's GDP, UK CPI, Flash PMIs, and Earnings

The first few banks are delivering a strong start to earnings season, reigniting soft landing calls, while large parts of Wall Street remain confident that the economy is recession bound as expectations remain that banking turmoil will persist. Fed rate cut bets for later in the year have steadily increased and that has kept the dollar under pressure.

14-04-2023 15:58 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil rallies, Gold's record run ends for now, Cryptos shine

Oil shrugs off OPEC demand warnings Gold tumbles after failing to reach record highs Ethereum momentum remains post Shapella upgrade Oil Oil’s fourth weekly advance has been mostly relentless as the OPEC+ output cut has sent global oil markets to a very deep supply deficit. The risk of a couple million-barrel deficit in the second half of the year should keep prices supported regardless of whatever noise emerges from the Fed contemplating another quarter-point or so in rate hikes. Energy trad

14-04-2023 15:16 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil rally hits wall, Gold eyes record, Ethereum's successful upgrade

Oil slumps 1%, Delta optimistic on Q2 travel demand Gold less than $20 from record territory Ethereum rallies above $2,000 following Shapella Upgrade Oil It looks like the rally in crude prices has finally hit a wall. It was a busy week for energy traders with the EIA short-term energy outlook, Colombia’s global energy summit, the OPEC monthly report, and nationwide strikes impacting French oil product shipments. WTI crude couldn’t quite rally above the $83.45 level and traders decided that

13-04-2023 14:44 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil gets a boost from CPI and EIA reports, Gold wavers, Bitcoin profit-taking

Oil nears 2023 high Gold will have to wait for its record run Bitcoin rally exhausted as profit-taking settles in Oil Crude prices are rallying after a moderating inflation report was followed by an EIA report that highlighted tightness at Cushing and strong gasoline demand. In addition to a double dose of bullish reports, oil got a boost from Energy Secretary Granholm's comment that said the US wants to soon bring back the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) back to pre-Ukraine War levels. Sh

12-04-2023 14:37 GMT by Edward Moya

Fed dovishness emerges ahead of pivotal CPI report, Oil and gold rally, Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade is here

Stocks get a boost from a double dose of dovishness from Williams and Goolsbee Commodities rally as dollar softens Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade is here US stocks are mixed heading into a pivotal inflation report that should support one more rate hike by the Fed. Today’s headlines didn’t tell Wall Street anything it didn’t already know: IMF trimmed their growth outlook, Fed’s Williams supported one more hike, and CarMax earnings showed consumers are leaning towards older vehicles. CarMax is rally

11-04-2023 15:03 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil drifts lower, Gold back at $2000, Bitcoin resilience

Oil lower given the risk-off tone on Wall Street Gold lower as dollar rallies as Fed rate hike bets get locked in Bitcoin rallies back towards upper boundaries of key range Oil Crude prices are drifting lower as most energy traders are still on the sidelines until we get a clearer picture on the global growth outlook. There have been a lot of headlines but nothing is moving oil today as prices appear content hovering above the $80 given all the supply challenges. Rising tensions between Chin

10-04-2023 11:48 GMT by Edward Moya

Week Ahead - Can CPI, Retail Sales, and Bank Earnings derail Fed rate hike odds?

The US labor market is softening, but still remains tight and that should keep the door open for policymakers to raise rates again at the May 3rd policy meeting. The focus now shifts to whether disinflation trends can get back on track. The March inflation report is expected to show a slower monthly pace of 0.2%, down from 0.4%, while headline inflation reading is expected at 5.2% year on year, down from February’s 6.0%.

07-04-2023 11:33 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil’s OPEC+ hangover, Gold profit-taking, Bitcoin’s moment to shine

Oil's third weekly gain all thanks to OPEC+ Gold down from 13-month high as profit-taking kicks before record highs Bitcoin hovers near recent highs Energy traders have an OPEC+ hangover as oil prices remain anchored. It seems WTI crude isn’t going to budge from the $80 a barrel level even as the headlines suggest the US economy is quickly weakening.

06-04-2023 14:01 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil consolidates near winter highs, record high ambitions for gold bulls

Are calls for $100 oil premature? The surprise OPEC+ output cut continues to dominate price action in oil markets. The reduction was substantial but pre-emptive which has left traders questioning whether this was just a price issue or a belief that the global economy is heading for a difficult period.

06-04-2023 11:50 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Bitcoin rallies stall

Oil inventories drop as Saudis raise prices Gold rally stalls ahead of $2050 Bitcoin anchored at $28,000 Oil Crude prices are wavering after weakening US economic data was countered by a larger than expected draw with stockpiles as demand across all products roared back. Energy traders digested a round of US data that suggests the world’s largest economy is headed towards a recession, but then had a rather bullish EIA crude oil inventory report that was immediately followed by a decision from

05-04-2023 16:28 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil holds onto OPEC gains, gold punches past $2000

Oil holds gains after OPEC+ cut but remains around recent highs Oil prices are consolidating after the early week surge in the aftermath of the OPEC+ announcement. The decision to cut output has proven to be very controversial, much like the two million barrel reduction in October, but just like that, there's no guarantee it will lead to dramatically higher prices. In fact, at this stage crude is only trading around the highs of the last four months and it's tested these levels on a number of oc

05-04-2023 04:47 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil rally hits a wall, Gold shines, Keep your eyes on Bitcoin this Friday

Commodities have been supported by a weaker dollar Shortened Trading Week impacting flows Oil rally runs out of steam The crude rally hit a brick wall as market pessimism grows that US economy is headed towards a recession. Yesterday was all about the shock from the surprise OPEC+ production and today is about a weakening economy and growing consensus that a recession will happen later this year. This is a tough shortened trading week given Good Friday holiday for energy traders. A pivotal

04-04-2023 15:53 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil powers higher, gold eyes lofty $2000 level

Oil continues higher in the aftermath of the surprise OPEC+ output cut Oil prices are higher again on Tuesday, adding to their substantial gains on Monday following the shock production cut from OPEC+. The decision to reduce output despite no prior warning - quite the opposite in fact - and without a clear view of the demand outlook in light of recent events highlights just how driven by price and speculation the group is, despite its previous insistence otherwise. There may have been other fact

04-04-2023 08:20 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 551)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the OPEC+ shock cut, Tesla's record quarter of deliveries, and talk cryptos.

03-04-2023 15:19 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil surges after OPEC+ surprising output cut, gold shines

Oil surges after OPEC cuts Oil prices surged after OPEC+ surprised energy markets with a production cut announcement of more than 1 million barrels a day. This oil production cut follows the group’s 2 million bpd reduction of output made in October. OPEC was signaling that they could keep production steady but it is clear that they are not confident with the demand outlook. It is also important to appreciate the timing of the announcement. OPEC didn’t wait for Monday’s JMMC meeting, but

03-04-2023 14:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Stocks waver after ISM Manufacturing hits weakest levels since 2020, Tesla’s disappointing record deliveries, Bitcoin liquidity dries up

Wall Street is trying to find its footing after a weaker-than-expected ISM manufacturing report countered OPEC’s surprise production cut that triggered inflation jitters. The S&P 500 index initially opened higher, led by the energy sector, healthcare, and consumer staples as traders rushed to buy anything energy and defensive.

03-04-2023 14:08 GMT by Edward Moya

WTI crude - Oil spikes as OPEC+ surprises markets with production cut

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discusses the moves in WTI crude after OPEC+ surprised markets by cutting output by more than a million barrels per day.

03-04-2023 13:00 GMT by Craig Erlam

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