WTI appreciates to near $69.00 due to PBoC rate cuts, easing geopolitical tensions

WTI appreciates to near $69.00 due to PBoC rate cuts, easing geopolitical tensions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price edges higher following a more than 7% decline registered in the previous week, trading around $68.90 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the downside may be limited as rate cuts in China, the largest Oil importer, are expected to stimulate domestic economic activity, potentially increasing demand for Oil. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) lowered the 1-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) to 3.10% from 3.35% and the 5-year LPR to 3.6% from 3.85%, aligning with expectations.

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Crude oil near $71 amid Middle East tensions

Crude oil near $71 amid Middle East tensions

Crude oil futures rose toward $71 per barrel, reaching a near one-month high as Middle East tensions escalated. Irans missile attack on Israel sparked concerns over potential disruptions in oil supply from the region, which accounts for a third of global production. Despite the tension, EIA data showed a 3.89 million barrel increase in U.S. crude inventories and weak gasoline demand. OPEC+ plans to restore some halted capacity starting in December, further easing concerns. MCX October delivery oil futures were up by Rs 57, trading near Rs 6000.

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Crude Oil crashes 5% to hit nine-month low on reports of Libya dispute resolution

Crude Oil crashes 5% to hit nine-month low on reports of Libya dispute resolution; Brent slips below $74, erases 2024 gains

International crude oil prices crashed five per cent on Tuesday, September 3, to hit their lowest levels in nine months after reports emerged that a deal was in the offing to resolve a dispute that has halted Libyan production and exports. The Libya news compounded an earlier price fall tied to weak Chinese economic data.

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Brent Crude Oil Falls to 8-Month Low

Brent Crude Oil Falls to 8-Month Low

Brent crude futures fell to below the $75.9 per barrel mark on Tuesday, the lowest since mid-December 2023, as expectations of muted demand magnified the impact of relatively ample supply. A batch of new data from China exacerbated concerns that economic growth from one of the world’s largest oil consumers is unlikely to bounce back this year, with key gauges of domestic factory demand dropping more than expected in August.

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Crude oil prices jump due to sharp drop in reserves

Crude Oil Forecast for Today, 08 August 2024: Oil prices rose for a third day after a significant drop in US crude oil reserves. Brent and WTI futures saw marginal gains. An unexpected drop in US crude oil reserves and potential supply risks in the Middle East also fueled the surge in prices. In addition, Libya announced production cuts due to protests, which increased market volatility.

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Fundamental Analysis of Commodity Market for Today [30 July 2024]

Fundamental Analysis of Commodity Market for Today [30 July 2024]

Gold Market Report: पिछला सप्ताह सराफा बाजार के लिए, खास तौर पर भारत में, काफी घटनापूर्ण रहा। बजट में घोषित 9% शुल्क कटौती ने आभूषण उद्योग और निवेशकों को काफी बढ़ावा दिया। इस कदम ने सोने को और अधिक किफायती बना दिया, जिसकी कीमतें अपने रिकॉर्ड उच्च स्तर से 8% से अधिक कम हो गईं, जिससे दीर्घकालिक धारकों के लिए एक आकर्षक निवेश अवसर प्रस्तुत हुआ; धातु उस दिन ~6% नीचे थी। हाजिर बाजारों में, सोने (Gold) में लगातार दूसरे सप्ताह गिरावट आई क्योंकि अमेरिकी जीडीपी आम सहमति से बेहतर रही। इस सप्ताह, हम अमेरिका से भारी डेटा प्रवाह के कारण निरंतर अस्थिरता की उम्मीद करते हैं।

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