Oil extends losses on ceasefire talks, demand concerns

By Georgina McCartney and Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, as growing expectations of a ceasefire in Gaza and demand concerns offset…

Oil prices fell on Gaza peace expectations, weak outlook, surplus fears

Investing.com– Oil prices slipped lower Tuesday, falling to their weakest levels since mid-June on growing expectations of a Gaza ceasefire as well as uncertainty over demand growth.  At 09:05 ET…

Oil dips as Gaza ceasefire expectations grow

By Georgina McCartney LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were flat on Tuesday after a European Central Bank official hinted at a possible rate cut in September, offsetting pressure from renewed hopes…

China’s rate cuts fail to revive iron ore and copper: Russell

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) – China’s first cut to major short- and long-term interest rates in 11 months drew a distinctly ho-hum reaction from the commodities that usually…

Barclays remains bullish on US dollar amid political shifts

Barclays addressed concerns about the future of the U.S. dollar (USD), asserting that reports about its demise are overstated despite the current political climate. The firm’s confidence in the currency…

Oil flat as hopes of European rate cut offset possible Gaza ceasefire

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling for the past two sessions, as investors remained cautious amid expectations of plentiful supplies and weak demand, while…

Dollar steady, while yen strengthens ahead of BOJ meeting

Investing.com – The U.S. dollar traded in a stable fashion in Europe Tuesday, while the yen soared in the wake of suspected intervention by the government last week.   At 05:40…

Goldman still bullish on gold, China underpinning demand outlook

Investing.com — Goldman Sachs said it remains bullish on gold in a note on Monday, citing both potential Fed rate cuts and China’s unwavering demand as key drivers, which have…

Yen rises as traders look to BOJ, while dollar holds steady

By Harry Robertson and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen rose on Tuesday as investors reacted to comments from a senior Japanese politician that added to the pressure on the…

Column – China’s rate cuts fail to revive iron ore and copper: Russell

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) – China’s first cut to major short- and long-term interest rates in 11 months drew a distinctly ho-hum reaction from the commodities that usually…