WTI Falls Below $74 Amid OPEC+ Plans to Reduce Production Cuts
WTI Falls Below $74 Amid OPEC+ Plans to Reduce Production Cuts West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices continued their downward trend for the fifth consecutive day, trading at approximately $73.90 per barrel during the Asian trading session on Tuesday. This recent decline in crude oil prices stems from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, including Russia, collectively known as OPEC+, announcing a plan to gradually ease oil production cuts. OPEC+ has […]
China’s Yuan Falls Despite Gains Across Asian Markets
China’s Yuan Falls Despite Gains Across Asian Markets On Tuesday, the Chinese yuan experienced a decline against the dollar, diverging from the general upward trend seen in other Asian currencies. This occurred despite a broader weakening of the greenback, influenced by factors such as foreign dividend payments and ongoing economic concerns. Before the markets opened, the People’s Bank of China set the daily midpoint rate for the yuan at 7.1083 per US dollar, marking its […]
Asian Stocks Fall; India’s Index Plunges 8%
Asian Stocks Fall; India’s Index Plunges 8% Asian shares declined on Tuesday, with significant movement seen in India’s Sensex, which plunged by up to 8%. The sharp decline came as investors opted to sell shares and secure profits following exit polls that favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term. By mid-afternoon, the Sensex had recovered slightly but was still down 7.1% at 71,020.45. The final vote count of India’s extensive six-week national election […]