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Week Ahead - Enormous uncertainty

It's been another week of significant volatility in financial markets, one in which European indices edged closer to bear market territory, oil prices hit a 10-year high around $120, and safe-haven gold came close to $2,000.

04-03-2022 12:58 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Oil higher, Gold shines, Bitcoin lower after Nuclear plant seized

Oil Crude prices rallied after Russian troops seized control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Southeastern Ukraine. A fire at the nuclear site was extinguished and early reports were that there was no immediate indication of a rise in radiation levels. Yesterday, hopes were growing that a third round of talks could happen and lead to a ceasefire and later that night Russia forces continued to make gains. Oil prices has been a one-way market, but the potential return of Iranian crud

04-03-2022 12:48 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil on the upswing, gold has support

Oil climbing again after another volatile session Oil prices remain extremely volatile given the backdrop of huge uncertainty around Russian exports as a result of Western sanctions. Brent came within a whisker of USD 120 on Thursday before falling more than 8%.

04-03-2022 09:35 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil goes for a ride, gold clueless

Oil’s price action gets emotional If you’re looking for volatility, trade oil markets. Oil’s price action overnight bordered on outright lunacy as Brent crude rose from USD 114.50 to USD 119.70, before falling to finish 3.60% lower at USD 110.40 a barrel.

04-03-2022 05:05 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Oil dips after more gains, gold flat

Oil pulls back after almost hitting USD 120 Oil prices are slightly lower, entirely giving up earlier gains that amounted to more than 5% at one point. Brent peaked just shy of USD 120 which is a level that's been talked about a lot in recent weeks but perhaps many won't have expected to see so fast.

03-03-2022 15:36 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Oil weakens on Iranian supply prospects, Gold higher, Bitcoin rally exhausted

Oil Crude prices are ping ponging back and forth as energy traders remain focused on the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and as Iran inches closer to a nuclear deal. In early trade, WTI crude rallied to the highest levels since 2008, after the Russian military captured the Ukrainian city of Kherson. Expectations for another round of Russia-Ukraine talks led to some hope that a possible ceasefire could be agreed upon but talks seem to have been pushed into the beginning of next week.

03-03-2022 15:06 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil keeps climbing, gold steady

Oil rises once again in Asia Despite the noise in equity and bond markets overnight, the panic in oil markets continues with prices rallying aggressively once again. Brent crude leapt 6.80% higher to USD 114.50 a barrel overnight, while WTI rallied 4.75% to USD 111.40 a barrel.

03-03-2022 05:02 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 301)

Jonny Hart speaks to APAC Senior Market Analyst Jeffrey Halley about news impacting the market and the week ahead. Today we look at market developments in Asia following a relief rally on Wall Street overnight. Notably, oil prices have continued flying in Asia and much of the podcast ponders the fallout from spiralling commodity prices, notably stagflation or not.

03-03-2022 02:49 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Oil powers higher, gold has support

OPEC+ displays little appetite for lower prices Oil prices are surging once again today and have topped USD 110 as reports of disruptions to Russian exports as a result of the sanctions emerge. This is something that was already being priced into the markets prior to and after the invasion and the severity of the sanctions have justified those moves.

02-03-2022 12:29 GMT by Craig Erlam

Sell-off on hold amid more talks

The sell-off is on hold on Wednesday as investors regroup following another big move lower a day earlier. European stocks are paring gains and the US has kicked things off in a similar fashion with energy naturally leading the way. I'm not sure broader market sentiment has improved in any way since yesterday given the intensification of the invasion of Ukraine and soaring oil prices but equity markets are seeing some reprieve. There is mild hope that talks between the Ukrainian and Russian del

02-03-2022 12:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil higher, gold volatile

Oil jumps on disruption fears Crude prices have slingshot higher as Russia’s turmoil will worsen and likely lead to severe supply disruptions for oil markets. The oil market is very vulnerable to a major shortage of supplies now that OPEC+ has ratified a humble supply hike. With oil prices likely to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, the only thing that will send prices down is if demand destruction becomes noticeable. For every USD 10 increase in oil, that will take off 20 basis po

02-03-2022 10:45 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 300)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the day's market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss another day of turbulence in financial markets as Russian sanctions begin to bite and the invasion of Ukraine intensifies.

02-03-2022 06:47 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil rockets, gold shows slight gains

Oil prices explode higher on Russian supply shock Oil prices exploded higher in New York overnight, and have continued higher in Asia today as well, with Brent crude topping USD 110.00. My inbox is filled with pieces outlining supply disruptions from Russian oil today.

02-03-2022 05:16 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

The more things change…..

The more things change, the more things stay the same. That harsh reality was dished out in spades to markets trying to price in “Peak Ukraine” by buying the dip yesterday.

02-03-2022 04:16 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Commodities and Cryptos Shine as risk aversion hits Wall Street: Oil surges, Gold and Bitcoin rally

Oil Energy traders shrugged off the EIA announcement that 60-million barrels of crude will be released. Crude prices can’t stop going higher as a very tight oil market will likely see further risk to supplies as the War in Ukraine unfolds. Expectations for a revival of the Iran nuclear deal have come down a bit as talks still have a few key issues. Brent crude could surge to the $120 level if the oil market starts to think it is likely that sanctions will be placed on Russian energy. Normal

01-03-2022 15:05 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil and gold climb on Ukraine conflict

Oil soars as sanctions bite and the conflict intensifies Oil prices are surging once more as the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the West continues to impose severe sanctions and companies turn their backs on what is becoming an increasingly isolated Russia. We're starting to see what impact these sanctions could have on Russian oil exports and the challenges they pose and that's driving the price higher. The oil rally has seriously accelerated today, breezing past USD 100 and gathering momen

01-03-2022 13:27 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil and gold drifting

Oil prices give back Monday gains Interestingly, despite the extreme intra-day volatility in oil markets, on a closing basis, Brent crude has hardly moved over the past five sessions, closing between USD 97.00 and 98.00 a barrel. Oil spiking early in the day on Ukraine-related developments but failing to maintain momentum and giving back those gains in New York.

01-03-2022 04:48 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Crude rallies, Gold hovers around USD 1900

Oil surges as West tightens sanctions Crude prices surged after the West delivered a stronger round of sanctions that raised the risk that Russian energy supplies could be next to get targeted. Energy traders are awaiting the US and allies to tap their strategic reserves, which could unleash 70 million barrels of oil. The oil market will remain very volatile as the risk of losing access to Russian energy supplies grows. The uncertainty over how the Ukraine war will unfold has too many risks

28-02-2022 15:40 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil closes in on USD 100, gold rises

Oil eyeing USD 100 again as the US considers another SPR release and a nuclear deal Oil prices are naturally rallying strongly at the start of the week. Brent and WTI are both closing in on USD 100 once again and only a significant de-escalation looks likely to derail that.

28-02-2022 10:40 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil, gold rise on risk aversion

Oil prices are sharply higher on enhanced sanctions Unsurprisingly, the sharp escalations in sanctions over the weekend, which sparked panic among ordinary Russians, has seen oil open sharply higher today. Brent crude has soared 3.50% to USD 101.85 a barrel, and WTI has rocketed 4.55% higher to USD 96.10 a barrel. Oil prices are, in fact, slightly off initial highs, potentially on hopes from the Ukraine-Russia meeting, with similar price action seen in equity and currency markets.

28-02-2022 04:25 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

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