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2024-09-02 | Current Affairs

Oil Prices Drop on Expected Increase in OPEC+ Output

Oil prices continued to fall on Monday as investors weighed the potential for increased OPEC+ production in October against a sharp drop in Libyan output and ongoing weak demand from China and the United States, the world’s top two oil consumers. 

Gold Stable, Oil Retreats as Market Focus Shifts to US CPI

2024-05-31 | Market Analysis

Gold Climbs After Three-Week Low, Oil Continues to Decline

A downward revision of the U.S. Q1 GDP data weakened the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields, helping gold rebound after hitting a three-week low.

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2024-05-27 | Current Affairs

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await OPEC+ Meeting

Oil prices remained largely unchanged in early Asian trading on Monday as the market anticipated the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on June 2. Producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year. 

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2024-05-16 | Market Dive

What is Stagflation? Are We Heading for Another One Now?

In recent economic discussions, the term “stagflation” has resurfaced, sparking debates about its potential resurgence lately. While GDP reports and data show signs, economists remain divided on the possibility. Let’s take a closer look at what stagflation entails, its historical context, and what it could mean for today’s economy and financial markets.  What is Stagflation?  […]

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2024-05-10 | Current Affairs

Oil Prices Surge Amid Chinese Economic Growth and Middle-East Tensions 

Today’s News Oil prices surged today as Chinese economic data showed improvement, while tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated, driving concerns about supply disruptions.  Oil prices climbed on Friday, continuing their upward trend on signs of a strengthening Chinese economy and escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. Brent futures rose by 37 cents to USD […]

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2024-01-26 | Market Dive

How Houthi Attacks Threaten Energy Prices And World Trade

In recent months, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have escalated their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The once tranquil waters of the Red Sea have now become a cauldron of tension since the Israel-Hamas conflict. These Houthi rebel attacks on shipping have not only triggered economic concerns and regional destabilization, but are now […]