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OPEC cut likely, gold faces resistance

A substantial OPEC+ cut incoming Today's OPEC+ meeting has been heavily speculated about this week, as delegates have hinted at increasingly large output cuts in response to a dimming economic outlook and lower prices. Last month's warning shot of 100,000 barrels per day fell on deaf ears and the alliance may now be prepared to cut by 10 times that, even 20 if some sources are to be believed. Adding to the uncertainty is the prospect of a group cut backed up by additional unilateral reductions,

05-10-2022 12:16 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 382)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the UK fiscal situation, Japanese intervention, OPEC+ and the week ahead.

05-10-2022 09:24 GMT by Craig Erlam

US Close: Stocks surge as the peak in rates is in place, 1.1 million job openings disappear, RBA downshifts, Oil surges as OPEC+ eyes potential 2 million bpd cut, Gold stronger, Bitcoin above $20k

Wall Street sees light at the end of the Fed rate hiking tunnel and the scramble to pick up stocks is on. Investors are growing confident that the peak in rates was made last week.

04-10-2022 15:49 GMT by Edward Moya

OPEC+ meeting looms, gold has momentum

All eyes on OPEC+ Oil prices are continuing to creep higher ahead of the OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday. Markets are now expecting a large output cut in excess of one million barrels per day, for which there is seemingly plenty of support.

04-10-2022 06:03 GMT by Craig Erlam

OPEC+ expected to deliver massive output cut, gold shines

Oil fireworks? An in-person OPEC+ meeting means get your popcorn ready and prepare for some fireworks. Energy traders are pumping up crude prices ahead of the OPEC+ meeting as expectations are high that they will deliver the biggest reduction in output since the beginning of the pandemic. This will be the first in-person meeting since 2020, which means they will probably go big here and deliver a cut of more than 1 million bpd. Despite everything going on with the war in Ukraine, OPEC+ has nev

03-10-2022 12:24 GMT by Edward Moya

All eyes on OPEC+, gold ticks higher

How much will OPEC+ cut by? Markets have been awash with OPEC+ speculation this morning, with reports suggesting the group will consider an output cut in excess of one million barrels per day and that Saudi Arabia could unilaterally add to that. After a year of tolerating extremely high prices, missed targets and severely tight markets, the alliance seemingly has no hesitation when it comes to acting rapidly to support prices amid a deterioration in the economic outlook. Any cut will no doubt fr

03-10-2022 09:31 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil edges higher, gold rally continues

Oil edges higher into the weekend Oil prices are rising again as we head into the weekend, with the focus now on the OPEC+ meeting next week. There's been plenty of rumours about how the alliance will respond to the deteriorating economic outlook and lower prices.

30-09-2022 07:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

US close – stocks slump on Fed hawks and hot economic data, Apple and Meta hit hard, dollar softens into quarter-end, oil falls, gold pared losses, bitcoin holds onto $19k

US stocks are weakening once again after hot inflation readings and another round of hawkish Fed speak. Risky assets don’t stand a chance of a meaningful rally if the economy continues to show resilience while inflation continues to be significantly above the Fed’s Funds rate. Fed’s Mester signaled that a recession won’t prevent the Fed from tightening policy further and Bullard reiterated their determination to get rates to a level that can cool inflation. Big-Tech Woes

29-09-2022 16:26 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil in choppy waters, gold recovers

Oil choppy amid OPEC+ rumours The battle between the economic outlook and OPEC+ continues in the oil market, with prices boosted by reports of discussions between producers around an output cut ahead of the meeting next week. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise under the circumstances as the alliance has previously alluded to its willingness to cut further if fundamentals change. The question is whether they'll take the leap given the enormous uncertainty in the economic outlook at this poi

29-09-2022 13:00 GMT by Craig Erlam

Energy traders eye OPEC+ supply cuts, gold rallies as yields tank

Oil Energy traders are widely awaiting the next OPEC+ meeting that will likely make sure the oil market remains tight. Oil is back above the $80 level on seasonal stockpiling, some resilience in the economy that is delaying recession risks, and mostly on expectations OPEC+ will cut production between 500k and 1 million bpd.

28-09-2022 12:51 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil pares gains, gold loses ground

Oil rebound brief as gas spikes amid sabotage on Nord Stream pipelines Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday but that proved to be only a brief correction as economic doom and gloom has driven them lower again this morning. With Brent trading only a little above $80 and WTI below, you have to wonder how much more OPEC+ will tolerate and the size of output cut they may be considering next week in light of the new economic outlook and price. Gas prices have also been highly volatile in light of the late

28-09-2022 04:06 GMT by Craig Erlam

Mid-Market Update: Stocks fragile rebound, crude stabilizes, gold bounce, bitcoin above $20k

After stocks fell to the lowest levels since 2020, Wall Street called a timeout to the massive rout that has many traders fearing central banks worldwide will trigger severe recessions. The latest round of Fed speak provide some optimism that the Fed is getting close to finishing up this rate-hiking cycle. Fed’s Evan said it will be appropriate to slow the pace of rate hikes at some point, while Bullard noted that US rates have arguably moved into restrictive territory. Today’s stock market

27-09-2022 11:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Gold and oil rebound, bitcoin above $20,000

Oil pares losses ahead of next week's OPEC+ meeting Oil prices are recovering following the sell-off over the last couple of sessions. The prospect of a deeper economic slowdown, perhaps even global recession, has naturally turned traders more bearish on the price of oil as demand would naturally slump in those circumstances relative to prior expectations. Of course, there is another side to that equation, supply.

27-09-2022 06:43 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil and gold slide, bitcoin resilient

Oil slips further amid economic concerns Economic woes continue to weigh on oil prices, with Brent and WTI off around 1% again today and trading at pre-invasion levels. With more and more central banks being forced to take extraordinary measures no matter the cost to the economy, demand is going to take a hit which could help rebalance the oil market. Of course, OPEC+ has made its position on this perfectly clear and should it wait until the next scheduled meeting on 5 October, I expect there'

26-09-2022 12:16 GMT by Craig Erlam

US Close - Unsettling volatility, stocks crushed, GBP plunges, oil tanks, gold gutted, bitcoin lower

Unsettling market volatility is going to be here for a while as Wall Street broadly downgrades their end of year S&P 500 targets. The bond market is telling us they firmly believe Fed Chair Powell has rolled up his sleeves and is ready for this fight with inflation to get ugly.

23-09-2022 14:22 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil drifting, gold in choppy waters

Oil drifts lower amid recession risk The threat of a global recession continues to weigh on oil prices, with widespread monetary tightening over the last couple of days fueling fears of a significant hit to growth. Central banks now appear to accept that a recession is the price to pay for getting a grip on inflation, which could weigh on demand next year. At the same time, the market still remains tight and OPEC+ is perfectly willing to restrict supply further even as it fails to deliver on quo

23-09-2022 05:01 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil rises, gold vs rising real yields

Oil Crude prices remain volatile as energy traders grapple with a deteriorating demand outlook that is still vulnerable to shortages. Supply risks and tight market conditions should give oil some support above the $80 level, but a quicker tumble to a global recession will keep prices heavy. Oil pared gains after eurozone consumer sentiment plunged to a record low as the energy crisis and aggressive central bank tightening is killing economic growth prospects.

22-09-2022 13:50 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil rises on Putin threat, gold choppy

Oil rises amid more nuclear threats Oil prices are rising again on Thursday after giving up initial gains a day earlier. Nuclear threats are increasingly becoming the norm from the Kremlin but energy prices remain very sensitive to them.

22-09-2022 09:16 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil’s wild ride, gold finds a bottom

Oil goes on rollercoaster ride Oil prices went on a rollercoaster as energy traders watched President Putin escalate the war in Ukraine and as the EIA report signals some crude demand weakness. The EIA crude oil inventory report was a lot to process, but it really didn’t deliver that many surprises: Production remains steady at 12.1 million b/d, which is impressive considering oil rig counts have been declining, Imports from Canada are roaring back and that should help restore stockpiles, Jet

21-09-2022 15:35 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil jumps on Putin comments, gold eyes Fed

Energy spikes after Putin's announcement The successful Ukrainian counter-offensive in the east appears to have triggered an act of desperation by the Kremlin with this morning's announcement by Vladimir Putin confirming what had been rumoured on Tuesday. "Referendums" will now take place in various Russian-controlled territories and a partial mobilisation of troops will strengthen the country's numbers after recent setbacks. The decision has caused a stir in energy markets, with oil trading aro

21-09-2022 09:29 GMT by Craig Erlam

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