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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

Another troubling start to the week

Ukraine jitters send markets tumbling Stock markets are getting pummelled on Monday, as investors prepare for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine this week. Reports since Friday suggest an invasion has gone from being a risk to highly likely and the late sell-off in the US followed by today's plunge reflects that. Coming during a period of high anxiety in the markets and a cost-of-living crisis in many countries, the timing couldn't really be much worse. Europe now finds itself in a very

14-02-2022 12:10 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 293)

Jonny Hart looks back on the week's business and markets news with OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya in New York. This week they discuss the latest inflation report, oil price volatility (recorded before Friday's reports that US expects Russia to invade Ukraine), and Bitcoin. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

11-02-2022 14:59 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close: Wall Street rattled on reports US expects Russia to invade Ukraine next week. Yen, Oil, and Gold pop higher, while Stocks, yields, and Bitcoin drop

Wall Street has an inflation hangover as higher rates continue to drag tech stocks down. US stocks were trying to stabilize as yields came in. Yesterday’s inflation shocker has many bond traders believing the Fed is behind the curve and will be delivering several rate hikes. Many Fed members feel inflation will meaningfully decelerate later this year and that is why calls for seven rate hikes might be too aggressive. US stocks were supposed to have a period of calm this afternoon as Treasury

11-02-2022 14:54 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil prices climb, gold stopped by yields

Oil jumps as IEA confirms tight market conditions Oil prices are rallying once more as the IEA raised forecasts for demand this year and confirmed that OPEC+ missed its output targets again in January and by an even wider margin of 900,000 barrels. The group acknowledged that the market is tight right now while highlighting that a nuclear deal between the US and Iran could release 1.3 million barrels of supply.

11-02-2022 08:42 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil rallies, gold steady

Oil Crude prices have been in a ping-pong session over the past couple of days as energy traders monitor headlines regarding the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical conflict and Iran nuclear talks. The Biden administration reached out to the Saudis but was unable to make any progress in getting oil prices down.

10-02-2022 12:32 GMT by Edward Moya

Gold - Running out of steam?

Rally continues after US inflation data Gold is continuing to rally on Thursday and is on course to register an eighth day of gains in the last nine. That's not bad considering markets are continuing to price in more and more rate hikes from central banks around the world this year. But perhaps that's also the problem. This isn't a gradual tightening process.

10-02-2022 11:11 GMT by Craig Erlam

Crude steady, gold pauses ahead of CPI

Crude prices remain elevated despite progress on nuclear talks Oil prices are marginally lower this morning but Brent crude remains above USD 90 and WTI is only a little shy of it. Prices rose a little on Wednesday after a couple of days of losses following the EIA inventory report, which showed a surprising 4.8 million barrel drawdown. This came as talks appear to be moving in the right direction between the US and Iran, which could see more than a million barrels re-enter the market.

10-02-2022 05:38 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil pops on surprise draw, gold firm ahead of CPI

Oil rallies on tight supplies Oil rallied after a surprise crude draw reinforced how tight the oil market remains. Crude prices have too many catalysts that support a move to USD 100 oil in the near future: Geopolitical tensions across Europe and the Middle East should remain wildcards for oil, crude demand continues to improve as large parts of the world return to normal travel behavior, and as OPEC and non-OPEC output gradually increases. The weekly EIA crude oil inventory report showed sto

09-02-2022 12:19 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil dips as Iran talks continue, gold flat

Oil eases as talks continue Oil prices are continuing to soften on Wednesday, as traders continue to weigh up the prospect of a nuclear deal between the US and Iran that could see more than a million barrels of oil flood the market at a time when it's very much needed. One eye will also be on the EIA inventory data after API reported a more than two million barrel drawdown on Tuesday. WTI has slipped back below USD 90 but Brent is continuing to hold around there, after finding strong support o

09-02-2022 08:39 GMT by Craig Erlam

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