NEW YORK: Oil prices soared to their highest since 2008 due to delays in the potential return of Iranian crude to global markets and as the United States and European allies consider banning imports of Russian oil. Talks to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers were mired in uncertainty on Sunday following Russia’s
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With crude oil prices at eight-year high, concerns over funding of infrastructure projects especially in the roads and water segments have been rising. What worries analysts is that rising energy prices may force the government to reduce the roads and infrastructure cess (RIC) once again to limit the impact on the prices of crude derivatives
The major European indices are closing the day at sharply lower. For the week, the losses are shocking as investors get out of Europe. A look at the closing levels for the day shows: German DAX, -4.41% France’s CAC, -4.97% UK’s FTSE 100, -3.48% Spain’s Ibex, -3.63% Italy’s FTSE MIB -6.24% For the trading week,
NEW YORK: With surging oil prices, concerns about the hawkishness of the Federal Reserve and fears of Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, the mood on Wall Street feels like a return to the 1970s. Other than bell-bottoms, the only thing missing so far is stagflation, which occurs when an economy experiences rising inflation and slowing
Russia invasion of Ukraine continued last week and risk aversion intensified sharply after Russia’s attempt to attack Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. European stocks took a steep dive with benchmark yields. Oil prices surged to levels not seen in more than a decade. Gold was originally steady but staged a late rally, probably as people remembered
The major US indices are ending the session lower with the NASDAQ leading the way. For the week, the Dow industrial average is down for the fourth week in a row while the NASDAQ and S&P are down for the third week in the last four. The S&P is closing 10% from it’s all time
New Delhi: Oil prices nearly touched $120 a barrel on Thursday as traders began avoiding Russian supplies, turning fears of a global supply disruption into reality. Oil prices rose to $119.84 per barrel–the highest since 2012–on Thursday before giving up a few dollars per barrel. US crude stockpile’s decline to multi-year lows also aided the
Markets sentiment took another dive on reports of Russia’s attack on a nuclear complex in Ukraine. Euro is extending recent decline, together will steep selloff in Asian stocks. Meanwhile, Australian Dollar is solidifying upside momentum, taking New Zealand Dollar higher too. Dollar remains mixed and will look into non-farm payroll report from the US. But
The US jobs day typically is the focus event for the any jobs day. However today, US traders were once again met with news from Ukraine that was unsettling. Overnight Russian forces targeted an Ukrainian nuclear power plant with rockets (yes….), and although the resulting fire from the bombing did not result in a catastrophic
NEW YORK: There is only one way oil prices are going to fall – by first rising even more. That is the growing consensus among Wall Street analysts, who say there is not enough supply to impede crude prices from their relentless surge. Global benchmark Brent and U.S. crude futures have soared over 15% to
Dollar rises notably in early US session with help from strong headline non-farm payroll job growth, even though wages disappoint. But still, the overwhelming theme is Euro selloff on Russia invasion of Ukraine. The common currency is actually suffering a fresh round of heavy selling, just after NFP risk is cleared. Technically, it shouldn’t be
The euro is having an awful time in trading this week as it sinks across the board against the rest of the major currencies bloc. Russian sanctions are biting hard at Europe, adding to worries about rising energy costs and inflation that will grip consumption, not to mention that there has been no firm communique
Commodities extended their massive rally as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to roil global markets and fuel fears of supply crunches. Tensions rose on Friday after Russia escalated its assault by attacking a Ukrainian nuclear plant, the biggest in Europe, according to Ukrainian officials. Prices from crude to aluminum and wheat soared, as commodities stage
Euro is staying under selling pressure as Russia is continuing its invasion while Ukrainians are holding on defending their country. But selloff in Sterling has eased a little bit. Australia Dollar is extending recent rally as the best performer for the week. Canadian Dollar is following closely with help from BoC’s rate hike overnight, and
The early reports: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is on fire USD, yen up and ‘risk’ falling – Russia is shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant Ukraine has asked Russia to stop shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant 2 of 6 reactors at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Ukraine have been safely shut down
New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Thursday jumped Rs 271 to Rs 51,670 per 10 grams in line with strong international precious metal prices and rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal finished at Rs 51,399 per 10 grams. Silver also gained Rs 818 to Rs 68,425
Overall, market sentiment is rather stable today, with major European indexes just slightly lower, while US futures point to recovery. Benchmark treasury yields are also ticking slightly higher. WTI crude oil is retreating slightly after breaking 115 handle. Gold is gyrating in tight range above 1900. In the currency markets, Euro remains the weakest one
The Markit final February US services PMI shows: Services PMI index final 56.5 versus 56.7 flash. The January services PMI came in at 51.2 Composite 55.9 vs 56.0 preliminary. The January index game in a 51.1. The faster rise in output was supported by the steepest upturn in new sales for seven months. Total new