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Oil falls below USD 100, gold softens

Oil slips back below $100 Oil prices are marginally up on the day but are back below USD 100 after giving up almost all of the gains since the invasion began. Don't get me wrong, crude trading near USD 100 is still very high and there remains plenty of Ukraine risk premium priced in at these levels, but it's given up those gains very quickly. I expect we'll continue to see plenty of volatility in oil markets for some time, with plenty of interest in the dips as geopolitical tensions remain so

25-02-2022 08:59 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil and gold take wild rides

Brent crude rises once again as Asian buyers buy the dip To describe the price action on oil markets as wild yesterday would be a gross understatement. Brent crude rose nearly 10 US dollars to just shy of USD 106.00, before retreating to USD 99.00 at the close, a 2.0% gain for the day.

25-02-2022 04:08 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

US Close – Russia attack on Ukraine changes everything for Inflation/growth outlooks, Stocks rebound, Ruble pummeled, Oil volatile, Gold turns negative, Bitcoin stabilizes

Global equities were in freefall as investors fled to safe-haven assets after Russian missiles and airstrikes hit dozens of Ukraine cities. Regional warfare will intensify inflationary pressures globally as energy markets could still see another massive surge after the EU/US respond.

24-02-2022 15:18 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil rises above USD 100, gold climbs

Oil above USD 100 and could keep going Oil prices are soaring in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as traders are forced to price in sizeable risk premiums associated with the conflict. The market is already extremely tight and unable to easily contend with supply issues and, barring a shift in approach from certain producers with excess capacity, that's not going to change. With oil prices well above USD 100 - up around 7% on the day - and gas prices surging once more, the question

24-02-2022 11:56 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 298)

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

24-02-2022 07:01 GMT by Craig Erlam

Ukraine invasion boosts oil and gold

Brent crude hits USD 100 on Ukraine invasion A Russian invasion is seemingly underway, with reports circulating that Russia has declared war on the Ukraine if the Ukranian Ambassador to the UN's remarks is to be believed. Brent crude prices spiked higher, touching USD 100 a barrel before retreating slightly.

24-02-2022 04:36 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Oil volatile, gold edges higher

Oil rallies on invasion fears Crude prices rallied reports that the Biden administration expects Russia to invade Ukraine within 48 hours. Oil extended the rally after Ukraine was hit with another cyberattack. The Ukraine situation seems to be heading towards a pivotal moment a lot sooner than everyone was hoping for and that means oil prices could surge here. An immediate run towards USD 100 oil is still in the cards, but the rising prospects that an Iran nuclear deal could be reached in th

23-02-2022 13:54 GMT by Edward Moya

Stock markets cautiously higher

Stock markets are back in positive territory on Wednesday as investors await Russia's response to initial sanctions from the West. Tensions have obviously increased this week following Putin's decision to recognise the independence of two separatist regions in Ukraine but investors are not particularly deterred. We've seen plenty of risk aversion at times in recent weeks as the situation has escalated but as we've seen over the last 24 hours, the dips are still attracting interest. As long as

23-02-2022 11:12 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil rises, gold holds, silver break out?

Oil prices remain elevated Oil prices spiked higher on Ukraine developments yesterday, with Brent crude peaking for a short time, above USD 99.00 a barrel. Following the US and Europe sanctions announcement, oil rapidly gave back its intraday gains, finishing slightly lower than yesterday morning’s opening.

23-02-2022 05:21 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Oil pares gain, investors love gold

Oil dips as Iran/US talks progress The oil price rally has hit a tentative wall as Ukrainian tensions cannot overcome the prospects of additional Iranian supply and possibly more crude output from OPEC+. Yesterday, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Khatibzadeh noted that significant progress has been made in reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

22-02-2022 14:15 GMT by Edward Moya

Stocks struggle on Ukraine tensions, consumer confidence weakens, bitcoin steadies

Wall Street is debating what will be the impact that regional warfare will have on US stocks. The contagion risk will completely feed into inflationary pressures as energy costs will skyrocket and that will derail large parts of the economic recovery coming out of COVID. Geopolitical risks could lead to a slower growth cycle and that could remove the risk of a half-point Fed rate hike at the March 16th FOMC decision. Risk appetite will start to see some support as investors start to price in a

22-02-2022 14:11 GMT by Edward Moya

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

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