Analysis-Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from U.S. sanctions

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s vast Arctic oil business is facing major disruption from U.S. sanctions on its tankers and depots, stranding crude supplies previously snapped up by Asian buyers in…

Column-Dollar strength reminds Wall Street ‘US exceptionalism’ isn’t isolationism: McGeever

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – While “U.S. exceptionalism” has undoubtedly helped drive Wall Street’s record-busting returns in recent years, it should not be confused with isolationism.     The…

US bans imports from 37 more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor, including Huafu Fashions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has banned imports from another tranche of companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs in China, targeting more than 30 textile, mining and…

Oil market fundamentals “weak” as possible Trump tariffs loom, BofA says

Investing.com – Fresh unexpected US sanctions on Russian energy may have helped to support oil prices in recent days, but fundamentals for crude are “still weak” and the impact of President-elect…

Forex flows were light into payrolls data, BofA says, highlights positions at risk

Investing.com — Bank of America (BofA) said investor and foreign exchange (FX) options flows leading into the US payrolls report were light last week, highlighting that several currency positions could…

Gold prices largely unchanged; Trump tariffs, inflation data in focus

Investing.com– Gold prices steadied Tuesday, as traders digested the latest US inflation data as well as a report on President-elect Donald Trump’s planned trade tariffs. At 09:15 ET (14:15 GMT), spot…

US bans imports from more companies over Uyghur forced labor

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Intercontinental Exchange reports record commodities trading volume on Friday

Investing.com — Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:ICE) recorded the highest commodities volume day in its history on Friday, January 10, 2025. On this day, ICE reported 9.1 million futures and…

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…