Asia FX muted as dollar stays near 2-yr peak amid rates, tariffs speculation

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Tuesday, remaining under pressure from a strong dollar amid heightened speculation over the path of U.S. interest rates and President-elect…

Oil prices retreat from 4-mth high; traders weigh impact of Russian sanctions

Investing.com– Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday, pulling back from a four-month high triggered by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports and worries over supply disruptions.…

Oil prices remain near four-month highs as markets weigh Russia sanctions impact

By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped at market open on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as Chinese and Indian buyers sought new suppliers in the wake…

Dollar stays strong as doubts about Fed rate cuts grow

By Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows, after Friday’s blowout U.S. jobs report underscored economic strength and fueled growing doubts…

Gold prices slump on Fed rate jitters

Investing.com — Gold prices fell Monday as traders braced for a slower pace of US interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, which supported the dollar.  At 08:50 ET…

Natural gas futures retreat amid reports of reduced feedgas flows to Texas

Investing.com — Natural gas futures have drawn back from their overnight peak following reports of decreased feedgas flows to Freeport LNG in Texas. This month’s rally, bolstered by LNG exports…

JPY unlikely to survive a CPI surprise-driven USD rally, BofA says

Investing.com — The yen has stood firm against recent dollar strength as the sell off in markets sparked bids into the safe-haven currency, but should U.S. inflation data later this…

USD retains dominance in global liquidity, Macquarie Capital warns of risks

Macquarie Capital strategists have asserted the enduring dominance of the US dollar (USD) as the principal currency in global liquidity, highlighting the absence of a viable alternative. Despite the rising…

Oil prices climb 2% to 4-month high with sanctions expected to disrupt Russian supplies

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil would force buyers…

BofA sees policy as key risk to oil price forecasts

Bank of America (BofA) analysts have highlighted recent developments in the energy sector, noting that unexpected U.S. sanctions on Russian energy and cold winter weather have pushed Brent crude prices…