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Trump has spoken in favor of lower borrowing costs, which would be a tailwind for non-yielding bullion. Banks including BNP Paribas SA, Deutsche Bank AG and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., have forecast that gold will resume an upward trend, with many of the f
It looks unlikely that the U.S. would try destroying Iranian oil infrastructure because the Trump administration has talked about bringing energy prices down, says strategist
Brent held above $70 a barrel after adding 4.3% on Wednesday, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $65. Axios reported that any US military operation would likely be a weeks-long campaign and that Israel’s government is pushing for a scenario target
After years of prioritizing shareholder returns and low-carbon initiatives, major oil companies are shifting back to a growth strategy focused on expanding reserves and production as long-term demand for oil and gas is no longer expected to peak before 20
While the minutes of the central bank’s Jan. 27-28 policy meeting, released Wednesday, fell far short of suggesting most officials were contemplating the possibility of rate increases, they made clear the Fed is shifting further away from agreeing on anot
Federal Reserve officials discussed scenarios in which an interest rate hike might be appropriate at their most recent meeting, according to minutes.
U.S. crude oil, gasoline, and distillate inventories all saw notable draws in the latest reporting period, contributing to a rise in Brent and WTI crude oil prices.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr gave a speech on Tuesday with three scenarios, including one where you don't have a job.
According to forecasts of Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) prices, the Fed's benchmark for inflation likely got worse, not better, over the course of 2025.
There’s a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots in the United States, and economists are increasingly sounding the alarm. Income inequality has expanded in a short timeframe, and various economic indicators – including rising delinquency rates
Fed officials signaled more rate cuts are possible this year, but meeting minutes reveal concern that easing too soon could stall progress on inflation.
“The paper is an embarrassment,” Kevin Hassett fumed on CNBC, calling it “the worst paper I’ve seen in the history of the Federal Reserve System.”
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital goods new orders, Dec housing starts and building
March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.86 (+4.59%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0536 (+2.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday amid mounting geopolitical risks. The likelihood of the Russian-Ukr
White House advisor Kevin Hassett slammed the New York Fed report, which found that Americans, not foreign exporters, bear most tariff costs.