Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns
Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns Oil prices declined on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally as the market shifted its focus back to concerns over demand, following OPEC’s recent downward revision of its 2024 demand growth forecast due to weaker expectations in China. Global benchmark Brent crude futures dropped by 57 cents, or 0.7%, to $81.73 a barrel at 0630 GMT. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 48 cents, […]
Japanese Yen Holds Losses as US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data
Japanese Yen Holds Losses as US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with safe-haven flows offering some support amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Japan’s parliament is set to hold a special session on August 23 to discuss the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) recent decision to raise interest rates. This session, organized by the lower house financial affairs […]
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly stronger near 1.3740 during the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders largely adopting a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is the main event for the day, along with a speech by Federal Reserve official Raphael W. Bostic. The US Dollar is […]