Dollar drops as data boost fades; Swiss franc gains following rate cut

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar weakened in choppy trading on Thursday after a boost from healthy U.S. economic data faded, while the Swiss franc rose after the…

Oil prices slump on oversupply concerns as Saudi-led OPEC+ eyes production hike

Investing.com – Oil prices settled sharply lower Thursday as Saudi Arabia reportedly will abandon its unofficial $100 price target as it looks set to proceed with an OPEC+ plan to…

At least two people dead after oil barge sinks in Venezuela, PDVSA says

CARACAS/MARACAIBO (Reuters) -At least two people died and four were declared missing following the sinking of an oil barge operated by a contractor of Venezuelan state-run energy company PDVSA at…

Is It Time to Rethink the Swiss National Bank Gold Policy?

The Swiss National Bank Gold Policy has sparked debate since its significant gold sales in the early 2000s. Back then, many questioned whether selling a substantial portion of central bank…

Oil prices: Is OPEC+ about to boost production?

Investing.com — On Thursday, Stifel analysts acknowledged an article from Reuters that said OPEC+ may be gearing up to boost oil production, despite the possibility of driving prices lower in…

At least four people dead after oil barge sinks in Venezuela, report and sources say

CARACAS/MARACAIBO (Reuters) – At least four people have been reported dead following the sinking of an oil barge operated by a contractor of Venezuela’s state-run energy company PDVSA at the…

Dollar down in choppy trading after data; Swiss franc gains following rate cut

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar was down in choppy trading on Thursday after a host of U.S. data indicated a relatively healthy economy, while the Swiss franc…

Swiss National Bank (SNB) Makes Bold Move with Third Rate Cut

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has taken yet another bold step in 2024, announcing its third interest rate reduction this year. The latest cut of 25 basis points brings the…

Exclusive: Trive Africa Launches CFD Trading for MENA Clients

Trive Africa has launched Contract for Difference (CFD) trading services for clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This expansion is facilitated through Trive International, a British…

Revolut Prepares for 2025 Mexico Launch after Obtaining Banking License

Revolut plans to launch its operations in Mexico during the first half of 2025, according to Juan Miguel Guerra DΓ‘vila, the company’s CEO in Mexico. Guerra stated that there are…