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A big week to come despite a sluggish start to the week
It hasn't been the most thrilling start to the week but that is highly unlikely to continue, with debt ceiling talks, inflation releases, PMIs and Fed minutes all to come. Today we'll have to settle for comments from some Fed policymakers and while James Bullard's claim that we should see two more hikes this year may have done more than the morning coffee to wake some people up this Monday morning in the US, the reality is we can take those comments with a relative pinch of salt at this point. W
22-05-2023 11:58 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Commodities and Cryptos stuck in wait-and-see mode
OPEC must be frustrated oil prices have yet to stabilize Gold struggles after hawkish Fed speak Bitcoin vulnerable but still holding lower boundaries of key range Oil Crude prices are in no man’s land as energy traders look to see what happens with both debt ceiling talks and with US and China tensions. Chevron’s acquisition of driller PDC Energy will help their operations in the US production basins, but that doesn't mean we will see an immediate impact with US output over the short-term.
22-05-2023 11:53 GMT by Edward Moya
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Gold rebounds on Powell Pause hopes and Debt-Limit Roadblock
US oil rig counts fall 11 to 575 Gold starts to get shine back as safe-haven demand returns Bitcoin steadies near lower boundaries of trading range Oil Crude prices were having a great week as the US economic outlook dramatically improved as lawmakers seem likely to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. Debt ceiling optimism quickly disappeared on Friday and that sent oil prices sharply lower.  The news wasn’t all negative for crude prices as Fed Chair Powell paved the way for a June hold. China
19-05-2023 13:16 GMT by Edward Moya
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Cause for optimism amid positive debt ceiling talks and good news on UK consumers
It would appear we're heading into the weekend on a slightly more upbeat note, with stock markets posting decent gains, optimism rising over debt ceiling negotiations, and UK consumers feeling a little less downbeat on their prospects. Still pessimistic but a step in the right direction UK consumers are pessimistic as ever, albeit slightly less so according to the latest survey from GfK. Sentiment improved slightly to -27 this month, the highest since before Russia invaded Ukraine, but still wel
19-05-2023 10:00 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Traders unmoved by BoE comments, US outlook a concern despite better data
MPC grilled as the central bank continues to fight double-digit inflation We heard from some Bank of England policymakers earlier as they were grilled by the Treasury Select Committee on quantitative tightening, among other things naturally. Bailey and colleagues were quite consistent in their messaging and it's probably what the Governor said on Wednesday that raised a few eyebrows as he insinuated that the UK could be seeing a wage-price spiral which could complicate returning inflation to 2%
18-05-2023 11:50 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Some positives for the BoE from UK jobs data, Chinese figures less good
Stock markets are treading water on Tuesday, with jobs number from the UK not inspiring and Chinese data also highlighting weakness in the recovery. Some positives for the BoE to cling to UK jobs data was a mixed bag this morning as wages accelerated again to 6.7%, excluding bonuses, while unemployment also ticked higher as inactivity fell. The Bank of England will no doubt be concerned about the pace of wage growth, with it not being consistent with inflation returning to 2%.
16-05-2023 07:04 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Erdogan looks likely to cling to power but will need a run-off to secure victory
It's been a relatively quiet start to the week for markets but the election in Turkey and economic forecasts from Europe have given us plenty to think about. The Turkish election has been front and centre at the start of the week and the race for President is set to continue with a runoff in two weeks. President Erdogan performed better than the polls were expecting but fell short of the 50% needed to secure victory. The big winner was arguably Sinan Ogan who received 5.2% of the vote and could
15-05-2023 14:51 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Oil rebounds on weaker dollar, Gold wavers, Bitcoin off two-month lows
Oil falls $10 since beginning of the year Gold steadies after three-day drop Crypto ETFs see $163 million in net outflows in the past month Oil Crude prices pared gains after a disappointing Empire State manufacturing report showed the Fed’s aggressive rate hiking campaign is starting to really knock down the economy.  Turkey’s Ceyhan port has yet to resume flows with Baghdad, and government approval might take longer given the lack of clarity with the presidential election.  The dollar rally h
15-05-2023 11:21 GMT by Edward Moya
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Strong dollar takes down oil, gold, and crypto
US SPR hovers around 362 million barrels, down from 593 million seen at beginning of 2022 Gold ETFS net purchases post largest one-day increase since mid-April Bitcoin falls to a 2-month low Oil Crude prices are getting punished as the dollar rally extends.  Several oil headlines have provided mixed signals for energy traders; Iraq and Canadian supplies have seen some disruptions, while Iraq signals that there will be no additional reduction from OPEC+.  Iraq oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani als
12-05-2023 13:53 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil pops after US signals SPR refill could begin in June
Oil pares losses after Energy Secretary Granholm says oil purchases for SPR could begin in June Gold lower on stronger dollar Crypto struggles as Wall Street prepares for market stress from debt ceiling drama Oil Oil were heavy after another round of Chinese data, this time money metrics, confirmed their economic reopening from COVID continues to disappoint.  Energy traders are somewhat shrugging off the latest OPEC monthly report that contained a slight upgrade with Chinese oil demand.  China
11-05-2023 15:35 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil gets bullish alongside gold, Bitcoin wavers
Russia claims to come close to delivering on oil cut pledge in April Gold gets groove back as debt ceiling worries simmer Bitcoin hovers near bottom of recent trading range Oil Crude prices went on a rollercoaster ride as energy traders watched a deteriorating demand outlook get countered by some bullish supply news from both the Biden administration and Russia.  Oil was lower after disappointing trade from China supported concerns their recovery post-Covid lockdowns continues to disappoint. WT
09-05-2023 15:23 GMT by Edward Moya
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Investors eye US inflation report on wednesday after disappointing jobs data
We're seeing a slightly softer trading session on Tuesday as investors eye crucial inflation data on Wednesday. We've finally reached the point at which the Federal Reserve may be at the end of its tightening cycle and we can start to look forward to when it can feasibly begin to ease policy in order to offset any shock to the economy. But in order for either of these to occur, we need to see evidence in the data that the Fed is on a path to 2% starting tomorrow. The FOMC will not hesitate to ra
09-05-2023 14:24 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Oil continues rebound, Gold awaits CPI, and crypto struggles
Oil exits oversold territory China increases gold reserves for a sixth consecutive month Pepe Coin craters while Bitcoin struggles Oil Oil prices continue to edge higher as the crude demand outlook is pummeled with mixed signals.  The latest jobs report wasn’t as good as the headline implied and today’s Fed survey showed loan demand is falling off a cliff.  The oil market was extremely oversold and it will probably continue to stabilize as long as Wall Street is still confident the Fed will cut
08-05-2023 16:09 GMT by Edward Moya
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Volatile session for commodities and cryptos
After falling almost $20, oil rebounds as demand fears ease Gold tumbles from record highs as Fed rate cut bets get pushed back Bitcoin reverses initial NFP dip and follows broader market rally Oil Oil has found a bottom as risk appetite improves as banking turmoil eases and after employment reports from North America showed significant job strength and defied calls of a looming economic slowdown. After falling $19.74 from the April 12th high, WTI crude has formed a clear bottom. ​ The oil fund
05-05-2023 12:39 GMT by Edward Moya
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May the 4th be with you; Regionals need A New Hope
Attack of the oil shorts; Demand outlook slashed as recession risks grow by the day Gold bulls Awaken; Bank contagion fears drive safe-haven flows Bitcoin's regulatory saga; banking jitters unable to fuel larger rally It doesn’t seem like it was a long time ago that we had a full-blown global banking crisis that set Wall Street back for many years.  Today, US stocks are falling as bank turmoil is leading to the rapid collapse of PacWest and Western Alliance. Sticky inflation and a slowly coolin
04-05-2023 11:44 GMT by Edward Moya
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The Fed is done hiking rates, dollar bears in control, Commodities mixed
Pricing of swaps were volatile during the FOMC decision, settling at a 6.3% for a quarter-point hike at the June 14th meeting Dollar weaker across the board as the yen surges 1.1% Oil crushed as supply and demand indicators remain bearish The Fed’s tenth straight rate hike will likely be the last one in this cycle.  The Fed is concerned that tighter credit conditions will weigh on economic activity and hiring, while helping maintain disinflation trends.  Credit tightening is about to cripple th
03-05-2023 15:55 GMT by Edward Moya
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Gold and Bitcoin surges on banking concerns, while oil stumbles
Low trading volumes and a deteriorating outlook send oil prices sharply lower Gold surges above $2000 level as banking concerns return Bitcoin still capped by $30,000 level Oil It got ugly a lot faster than any oil trader expected. ​ Energy traders were turning constructive, even last week, the recent oil bear, Citi’s Ed Morse said ‘were close to a bottom in oil prices.’ Oil is in the danger zone as the banking crisis is crippling the short-term outlook for the economy and driving fears that we
02-05-2023 15:40 GMT by Edward Moya
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