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The yield curve for US Treasury bonds is expected to flatten and perhaps invert this year, according to Standard Chartered. The U.S. Treasury yield curve is likely to be totally flat by mid-year as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, although growth is questioned, and may invert by year’s end, Standard Chartered bank strategists stated […]
Gold prices are rising and heading for the largest monthly decline since September Gold prices rose in trading on Monday, but the precious metal is heading for the largest monthly decline since last September. This comes amid market expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates on the back of key economic data, […]
Oil prices are turning up, and Brent crude is near $91 Oil prices turned up about 1% during trading on Thursday, with Brent crude rising near $91 a barrel, with geopolitical concerns continuing to support prices. Oil prices were lower in early trading, with the US dollar gaining after indications that the Federal Reserve will […]
Gold prices fell in trading Thursday, with the US dollar rising, after indications that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy, and intend to raise interest rates starting next March. Geopolitical concerns about an imminent war between Russia and Ukraine have limited fears amidst the demand for the yellow metal as a safe haven. Gold […]
European Forex news roundup: The dollar rises slightly, but US futures point downward It was a rather calm session, as markets appear to be more cautious following Wall Street’s dramatic recovery late yesterday. Since Asian trading, US futures have been trending lower, and they have remained so throughout European morning trade. As a result, the […]
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, awaiting signs of a rate hike during the US Federal Reserve policy meeting, which begins today. Concerns about an acceleration of policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve have opposed the safe haven request, which has been fueled by escalating tensions over Ukraine. Gold prices rose about $10 at the […]
2021 saw significant growth in demand for LNG-powered vessels on the high seas. More than 10 operators announced multiple orders for vessels throughout the year; This reflects the awareness of shipowners and operators of the environmental and climate benefits of using LNG. A new report, “Liquefied Gas as a Transition Fuel”, released by the Multi-Sectoral […]
Gold prices rose on Monday at the start of the week, as investors sought to cover the safe-haven metal against inflation risks and concerns over the dispute between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when markets are waiting for signs of an interest rate hike from the US federal policy meeting this week. […]
The increasing rates of inflation have reflected noticeably on the prices of electricity generated from renewable energy sources in America, and expectations indicate further rises to come. In light of the high demand for goods, coinciding with the recovery from the Corona pandemic, prices rose, including electricity. Nevertheless, expectations indicate that the increase in the […]
Gold prices fell on Friday, due to widespread profit-taking, while the yellow metal was preparing to achieve weekly gains for the second time in a row. Gold found support as investors turned to safe haven assets, awaiting signals of an interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve meeting next week. Gold prices ended their […]