Oil prices retreat from highs; Russian sanctions, US PPI in focus
Investing.com — Oil prices fell Tuesday, pulling back from a four-month high triggered by new US sanctions on Russian oil exports, even as US inflation worries eased. At 08:45 ET…
Oil prices slip as Russia sanctions stay in focus
By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday a day after hitting four-month highs as the market focused on the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports…
China torments and titillates seaborne coal market: Russell
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) -China imported a record amount of coal in 2024, driving world imports of the fuel to an all-time high. So why are coal exporters…
Dollar rises towards highest in over 2 years, euro up, yen falls
By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The dollar rose towards its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday as strong economic data led investors to scale back bets on Federal…
UBS notes hedge funds sell GBP amid UK fiscal worries
Hedge funds have significantly reduced their British Pound (GBP) holdings due to concerns over the UK’s fiscal situation and a waning demand for its government bonds, known as Gilts. According…
Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) – Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil is gaining popularity in the United States, with the first cargo discharging in the U.S. Gulf Coast this month…
Copper outlook uncertain amid stronger dollar and tariffs- analysts
Investing.com — The future of copper is unclear due to the anticipated strengthening of the dollar, impending tariffs, and a potential slowdown in the energy transition under the incoming administration…
Oil shipping rates surge after US sanctions hit availability
By Florence Tan and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Supertanker freight rates jumped after the U.S. expanded sanctions on Russia’s oil industry, sending traders rushing to book vessels to ship supply…
Gold can post another record high in 2025, UBS analysts say
Investing.com – Gold prices could tick up to another record high in 2025 as investors hunt for safe havens in response to likely “bouts of equity market volatility”, according to…
US dollar to stay stronger for longer, UBS says
Investing.com — UBS strategists expect the US dollar “to stay stronger for longer,” citing robust US economic activity and ongoing tariff concerns impacting other regions. Monday saw the US dollar…
