WTI edges higher to $72.50 on supply disruptions

WTI edges higher to $72.50 on supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ended a four-day losing streak, trading around $72.50 per barrel on Wednesday. The benchmark crude oil is getting support from rising concerns about supply constraints due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Hamas named Yahya Sinwar as its new leader in Gaza following the assassination of former chief Ismail … Read more

Flight-to-safety in markets, geopolitical tensions escalate

Flight-to-safety in markets, geopolitical tensions escalate

Safe-haven flows dominate financial markets at the beginning of the week as investors react to the latest news surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. S&P will release revisions to July PMI data for the Euro area, Germany and the UK on Monday, while later in the day, the ISM Services PMI report for July will be featured in … Read more

WTI holds near $76.50, awaits Iran reaction to Haniyeh killing

WTI holds near $76.50, awaits Iran reaction to Haniyeh killing

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) inched higher to near $76.50 per barrel in Friday’s Asian trading, with the price of crude oil finding support from supply risks arising from heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite ongoing global demand concerns. Markets are closely watching Iran’s reaction to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. According … Read more

Cyprus real estate on steady path , – what’s lies ahead?

Cyprus real estate on steady path , – what’s lies ahead?

In the near future, the Cyprus property market is expected to continue on its dynamic path, however, it will not be a bed of roses, and strategic planning will be crucial to navigate changes and challenges ahead. In the next couple of years, we should expect to experience moderate growth as high interest rates stabilise … Read more

WTI recovers to $80 on declining US oil stockpiles

WTI recovers to $80 on declining US oil stockpiles

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) recovered its intraday losses, trading around $80.00 per barrel in European markets on Wednesday. The decline in the US Dollar contributed support for the crude demand, underpinning the oil prices. Additionally, the oil price has support due to the declining U.S. stockpiles, the world’s largest oil producer and consumer. The American … Read more

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

MILWAUKEE — Former president Donald Trump is trying to present a more worker-friendly vision of the Republican Party at this week’s convention, but he has continued to make clear in private that he views himself as the best choice for billionaires and big business, according to donors who have attended fundraising events.Even as Trump leans … Read more

‘CEOs are shocked’ that J.D. Vance is Trump’s running mate | Semafor

‘CEOs are shocked’ that J.D. Vance is Trump’s running mate | Semafor

The pick of Sen. J.D. Vance as former President Trump’s running mate is raising fears in corporate America that populist, anti-business Trumponomics will truly take hold in a second term in the White House.While Trump’s rhetoric in his first term advocated for working-class Americans, the Goldman Sachs alumni who held key positions in his administration … Read more

WTI sticks to $81, below two-month high

WTI sticks to $81, below two-month high

The benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) attracted fresh buyers in Asian trading on Wednesday and reversed a part of the previous day’s retracement slide from the $81.65 area, or a nearly two-month top. The US crude oil currently trades around $81.00/barrel, up over 0.50% for the day amid persistent geopolitical tensions stemming from Israeli strikes … Read more

Growing number of investors opting for gold

Growing number of investors opting for gold

Gold is up around 12% year-to-date, but despite this impressive price jump, many investors are planning to continue to pile into the precious metal, according to the chief executive of a leading independent financial advisory and fintech. “There’s been a 35% year-to-date jump in clients seeking to increase their exposure to gold and a growing … Read more

Lawmakers brawl in Turkish parliament over pro-Kurdish mayor, ’s detention

Lawmakers brawl in Turkish parliament over pro-Kurdish mayor, ’s detention

Lawmakers from Turkey’s ruling AK Party and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party brawled in parliament over the detention and replacement of a DEM Party mayor in southeast Turkey.