Tag: Russia
The Russian-Ukrainian war has exacerbated global fears of a crisis in the liquefied natural gas market, of which Moscow is one of the most important players. To overcome these concerns, Japan plans to boost its investments in LNG exploration projects, to stimulate development and boost fuel production in the country. Today, Friday, Japanese Industry Minister […]
The Canadian dollar recovers from a four-week low as investors assess US inflation data. On Tuesday, the Canadian dollar edged higher against the US dollar, recovering from its lowest level in nearly four weeks, as oil prices rose and US data showed underlying inflation rising less than expected in March. The 12-month increase in core […]
Because of rising heating demand, the price of natural gas in the United States is set to reach its highest level since 2008. On Monday, U.S. natural gas futures rose about 5%, putting the contract on track for its highest close in 13 years, on higher-than-expected heating demand and as much higher global gas prices […]
Gold prices rose during trading on Monday, supported by the uncertainty about the Russian-Ukrainian war, in addition to the closures in China to control the Corona virus. The US Treasury bond yields and the high dollar deprived the yellow metal of achieving gains, after it had started today’s trading with a decline. Gold Prices Today […]
Oil prices fell about 2% during trading on Monday, amid the market’s anticipation of the liberation of the strategic oil reserves announced by the member states of the International Energy Agency, with the continued closures in China due to the Corona virus. Oil prices ended their trading on Friday with a rise of more than […]
Although Europe’s decision to ban Russian coal will affect a major source of Moscow’s revenue, it risks soaring electricity prices on the old continent, amid tight global supplies. The European Union on Friday formally adopted the fifth package of sanctions imposed on Russia since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, including a ban on […]
Gold prices rose in trading on Monday, with anticipation of the situation in Eastern Europe, amid expectations of imposing more sanctions on Russia, which supported the precious metal, which is considered a safe haven against geopolitical tensions. Gold prices started their trading on a decline, today, Monday, with the stability of dollar and treasury returns […]
European Forex news roundup: Dollar weakens, pound rises alongside BOE The market had some mixed tones in the session as we continue to digest the post-Fed sentiment, while Russia-Ukraine talks are also ongoing. The dollar has yet to really take off, as it has seen a slight retreat across the board, with EUR/USD rising from […]
Gold prices are down $24, the biggest drop in a week Gold prices fell more than $24 in trading on Tuesday, the largest drop in a week, supported by a rise in US Treasury yields. The decline comes as investors await the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, as well as renewed hopes […]
Oil prices raised their gains by more than 4% in Tuesday’s trading, with Brent crude rising above $129, amid fears of official sanctions on Russian oil and fuel exports, raising concerns about the availability of supplies. On Monday, oil prices ended more than 4% higher, trimming their gains after touching the highest level since July […]
