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Commerzbank rates strategists maintain a cautious stance on bond duration as yields struggle to range-bind. The bank notes that crude oil prices remain under persistent pressure alongside a laissez-f…
Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron for 'too much money' from high crude prices, signaling political pressure to lower energy costs, potentially impacting oil majors' profits and pricing power.
Article highlights mixed U.S. economic signals: low unemployment and earnings growth vs. 3.5% inflation, Iran war pressuring oil, and likely Fed rate hikes. Advises investors to maintain diversificat…
Oil futures are experiencing downward pressure as market sentiment weakens, indicated by slight losses in WTI and Brent crude benchmarks. The lack of significant bullish catalysts suggests a period o…
Technical analysis for Brent and WTI crude oil suggests downward momentum with established support levels. Brent trades at $92.67, while WTI faces resistance at $93.11 with support near $90.17 and $8…
WTI crude fell 5% below $100/barrel on optimism about Middle East supply restoration. Trump's Iran peace talks progress and satellite data showing tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz eased suppl…
Wall Street indexes fell as 10-year Treasury yields surged to highest levels in over a year amid inflation concerns and elevated oil prices, pressuring tech stocks despite partial recovery in semicon…
Rising oil prices and bond yields pose near-term risks to stock markets. Evercore recommends low-leverage stocks as defensive positioning while warning that investor protection levels remain insuffic…
Jefferies economist believes U.S.-Iran negotiations could resolve soon as both sides face economic pressure. Higher oil prices hurt U.S. consumers while Iran's oil revenues decline, creating mutual i…
USD/JPY rallies toward ¥159.00 despite Japan's stronger-than-expected 2.1% GDP growth. The BoJ cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% and raised inflation outlook to 2.8%, signaling economic headwinds …
Oil prices fell as Trump delayed military action against Iran, raising hopes for diplomatic talks. WTI crude dropped 1.3% to $107.28/barrel amid easing geopolitical supply concerns.
W&T Offshore reported full-year 2025 production gains and improved balance sheet, but net losses widened from lower oil/NGL prices. 2026 guidance suggests stable production with higher transportation…
GBP fell to $1.35, lowest since late April, after reports of a potential leadership challenge against PM Starmer. Political uncertainty, combined with high oil prices and anticipated Bank of England …
Bitcoin faces downside risk toward $60,000 amid geopolitical tensions and high oil prices, potentially dragging XRP lower due to strong correlation. XRP key supports at $1.28, $1.11, and $1.00 are cr…
Bitcoin hit a six-week high near $74,600 amid eased Iran tensions and falling oil and gold prices, but traders remain cautious about the sustainability of this relief bounce.
The U.S. dollar strengthened for the sixth day amid geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, while global stocks, especially in Asia, rose on AI investment optimism. Oil prices fell slightly despite U.S. …