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Euro and British pound rose, Stocks fluctuated in Asia; These are the main moves in markets
April 11th, 2018
Stocks fluctuated in Asia and Treasuries edged higher amid a lack of fresh impetus as an easing of trade tensions paved the way for investors to turn to key U.S. inflation data due Wednesday. The dollar steadied as traders ...
The Death Of Democracy
March 23rd, 2018
Anyone who thinks democracy doesn’t matter may be in for a rude shock later this year, when we know the result of America’s mid-term elections. The Deep State is on course to take control of Congress. If this happens, ...
Fragmenting Countries, Part 1: Catalonia Is Just The Beginning
October 31st, 2017
Picture a life where you do most of your shopping through Amazon.com and the local farmers’ market, most of your communicating through Facebook and Instagram, much of your travel via Uber, and much of your saving and transacting with ...
Oil traders take profits
October 31st, 2017
Oil prices eased on Tuesday as traders took profits following days of gains and as the prospect of increasing U.S. exports dampened overall bullish sentiment that has driven Brent above $60 per barrel. Traders said that Iraq’s move to ...
Oil for gold – the real story
October 27th, 2017
Following an article in the Nikkei Asia Review, which reported China will shortly introduce an oil futures contract priced in yuan, there has been some confusion about what it means. The article pointed out that in combination with existing ...
Oil hovers near four-week high
October 25th, 2017
Brent crude, the global benchmark, was up 8 cents at $58.41 a barrel by 0437 GMT, after settling on Tuesday up 96 cents, or 1.7 percent. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading down 4 cents at $52.43. Saudi ...
Oil prices rise on tightening supply, strong demand
October 23rd, 2017
Oil prices rose on Monday over supply concerns in the Middle East and as the U.S. market showed further signs of tightening while demand in Asia keeps rising. Brent crude futures LCOc1, the international benchmark for oil prices, were ...
Oil prices stable; What the analysts see
October 19th, 2017
Oil prices were stable on Thursday, supported by ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts, tensions in the Middle East and lower U.S. production due to hurricane-enforced closures. Brent crude futures LCOc1 were at $58.10 at 0411 GMT, slightly lower than their ...
Stocks in Asia paused near recent highs
October 17th, 2017
Stocks in Asia paused near recent highs as concerns about North Korea reemerged, while Australian bonds fell with Treasuries as speculation climbed that the next head of the Federal Reserve will be more hawkish. Equity benchmarks fluctuated across Asia ...
Oil markets jump on fears of new Iran sanctions
October 16th, 2017
Oil markets jumped on Monday on concerns over potential renewed U.S. sanctions against Iran as well as conflict in Iraq, while an explosion at a U.S. oil rig and reduced exploration activity supported prices there. Brent crude futures LCOc1, ...
