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Brent Crude - $100 in sight?

Momentum building as Russia moves closer to invading Ukraine Brent crude came within a whisker of $100 today for the first time since September 2014 before profit-taking kicked in. Will it eventually capture this level? There's been a number of times in recent months when $100 oil has been thrown around like it's a case of when rather than if it will hit that massive psychological level. The shortfall of supply from OPEC+ which continues to fail to hit its targets by ever-widening margins, co

22-02-2022 11:35 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil closing in on USD 100, gold dips

Oil eyeing USD 100 after Ukraine escalation While stock markets are enjoying a partial recovery, oil and gas prices remain elevated as a conflict in Ukraine significantly increases the risk of disruptions to Russian supply. While there is reportedly no desire to intentionally restrict supplies in the face of further escalation, assurances will be taken with a pinch of salt given recent developments. The market remains extremely tight for oil and gas and the risk of disruption will result in a

22-02-2022 10:47 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 297)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the day's market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the latest in Ukraine and how the markets are responding.

22-02-2022 05:14 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil and gold jump on Ukraine news

Oil prices leap higher as Ukraine crisis worsens If you’ve read the note this far, you know what comes next. Oil prices surged higher overnight on thinned US holiday liquidity after President Putin crushed the summit olive branch and commenced “security operations” in his breakaway satellite provinces of the Ukraine.

22-02-2022 04:35 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Asia equities slump on Ukraine developments

Putin moves in 'peacekeepers' into Eastern Ukraine The incipient rally seen yesterday has been snuffed out overnight after President Putin pushed back on US summit hopes and then recognised the two breakaway areas of the Ukraine and began “security” operations there. That dose of reality in dealing with the Russian President saw European stocks slump and with US markets closed, US index futures tumbled.

22-02-2022 04:02 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Oil rises, gold in choppy waters

Oil marches higher as optimism fades around Ukraine It's been another volatile session in the oil market, with doubts over US-Russian diplomatic efforts lifting prices. Oil prices were declining early in the day at the prospect of a Biden-Putin meeting but as hopes around that have unravelled, the price of oil has climbed. This is despite a nuclear deal between the US and Iran seemingly being close which could bring 1.3 million barrels per day back into the markets, alleviating some of those p

21-02-2022 11:50 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil eases, gold drifting

Oil eases on potential Ukraine summit A potential reduction of Ukraine tensions following the US/Russia summit announcement this morning has seen some sellers emerge in oil in Asia. Oil has had quite the rally in my absence, driven by the predicted Ukraine tensions, and a world economy that appears to be moving quickly towards living with omicron.

21-02-2022 04:55 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 296)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the day's market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the latest in Ukraine and the impact it's having on the markets.

18-02-2022 15:41 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Crude pares losses after explosion in Donetsk, Gold hovers near $1900, Bitcoin below $40k

Oil Crude prices reversed earlier losses after reports of an explosion in the center of separatist-held city of Donetsk in east Ukraine. Oil had been pulling back over the past couple of days as energy traders took some risk off the table and over improved expectations that Iran is getting closer to reviving a nuclear deal.

18-02-2022 13:47 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil falls while gold sparkles

Oil slides as the US nears nuclear accord with Iran Reports of the US and Iran nearing a new nuclear deal couldn't have come at a better time and oil prices are slipping at the prospect of more than a million barrels of crude re-entering the market. In the absence of a deal, we could already be talking about triple-figure oil prices. Of course, the risk of a Russian invasion remains heightened so there's plenty of potential for oil prices to head higher once more if troops do cross the border

18-02-2022 08:12 GMT by Craig Erlam

Brent Crude - Will oil hit $100?

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discusses whether oil will hit $100 as Russia is accused of preparing to invade Ukraine and the US and Iran could resurrect the nuclear deal.

17-02-2022 17:17 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil slumps, gold captures $1900

Oil pulls back For one day, energy traders decided to forget about how tight the oil market remains and took some risk off the table as Wall Street hit the sell button with every risky asset over rising geopolitical concerns. President Biden believes there is still a high risk for a Russian invasion of the Ukraine and that will be the primary catalyst for risk appetite. Oil prices are on sale today and whatever weakness is happening will likely be short-lived. Geopolitical tensions should be

17-02-2022 15:56 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 295)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya previews the day's market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed markets, discuss the US retail sales report, UK CPI, EIA crude oil inventory report, and crypto marketing momentum from the Super Bowl.

17-02-2022 08:59 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil falls on Iran talks, gold has momentum

Oil slides as US and Iran near nuclear deal There's no shortage of volatility in the oil market at the moment, with multiple forces combining to create very lively conditions. The market is obviously extremely tight which is why we're seeing some large moves on a daily basis and the price could already be in triple-figure territory if not for the nuclear talks between the US and Iran. And it's this that's driving the declines today, with reports suggesting an agreement is days away.

17-02-2022 08:52 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Crude's wild ride, Gold rallies, Bitcoin edges higher

Oil Crude prices initially rose as the Ukraine-Russia conflict persisted and as short-term supply issues remained. Energy traders were fixated over the move above $100 for the Dated Brent benchmark.

16-02-2022 16:16 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil edges up on Ukraine, gold supported

Oil edging higher again as NATO questions Russian withdrawals Oil prices are trending higher again on Wednesday, despite tensions in Ukraine appearing to ease. They spiked late on Friday and at the start of the week as the perceived risk of a Russian invasion increased, threatening to impact supplies in an already extremely tight market. While crude has pulled back from the highs as Russian troops began leaving the border - NATO remains unconvinced by those assurances - the market remains extr

16-02-2022 07:32 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil plunge could be short-lived, gold lower

Oil drops as Ukraine crisis eases Crude prices declined over expectations that Russia may soon pull some troops and on optimism that an Iran nuclear deal is within reach. Profit-taking with oil was inevitable after Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that some troops are starting to return to their regular bases after completing drills. Talks between German Chancellor Scholz and President Putin supported market expectations that an imminent Russian invasion seems less likely. The Ukraine situat

15-02-2022 15:23 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil and gold dip as Ukraine crisis eases

USD 100 oil delayed as Ukraine tensions ease Oil prices have pulled back from yesterday's highs and are off more than 3% on the day as invasion fears recede. Brent and WTI had been on the march to USD 100 but the removal of troops has reduced the likelihood of conflict and, in turn, the risk premium.

15-02-2022 09:20 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil eyes USD 100, gold shines

Oil rising on Ukraine tensions The possibility of war between Ukraine and Russia has put oil prices on a one-way road higher. The oil market is very tight and geopolitical tensions over Ukraine has energy traders eyeing a crude price move above the USD 100 level. OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo told reporters that OPEC+ is trying to ensure they will be able to supply oil to global markets.

14-02-2022 15:32 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil edges lower, gold rallies

Oil pares gains but remains well supported Oil prices are a little lower today after spiking on Friday following reports of a potential Russian invasion. Crude prices are inching ever closer to USD 100, something that looked very possible prior to Ukraine risk-premiums being priced in.

14-02-2022 12:13 GMT by Craig Erlam

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