Commodities WTI crude oil futures rose 2.49% to $74.83 per barrel, while Brent crude futures increased 2.33% to $79.02 per barrel. Despite these gains, both benchmarks hit their lowest levels since early January due to a significant downward revision in U.S. job growth estimates. Morgan Stanley
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Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Commodities Oil futures posted a loss for the third straight session Tuesday, with prices marking their lowest finish in two weeks dragged down by worries about a slowdown in global energy demand and risk-off sentiment in the U.S. market, coupled with Easing Middle East tensions and hopes for […]
The past week has witnessed a notable rebound in equity markets, with the S&P 500 and the Canadian TSX surging over 6.5% and 5%, respectively, from their August 5 lows. This resurgence appears to be primarily driven by two key factors: a continued moderation in inflation and a resilient economic performance, particularly in the United […]
Commodities Oil prices jumped by more than 3% on Monday, rising for a fifth consecutive session on expectations of a widening Middle Eastern conflict that could tighten global crude oil supplies. Global benchmark Brent crude futures settled higher at $82.30 a barrel, gaining $2.64, or 3.3%, its biggest percentage gain for a single trading session […]
Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Commodities Oil prices continued their week-long upward momentum on Friday, snapping a four-week losing streak, with Brent crude futures increasing to $79.66 a barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures prices rose to $76.18 per barrel. Both contracts gained around 3.70% and 4.50%, respectively, this week. […]
Commodities: Gold fell by 0.12% to $2,443 per ounce, reversing from earlier highs due to midday selling pressure. Initially, prices had risen due to a drop in Treasury yields and the US dollar, influenced by expectations of aggressive rate cuts. Oil prices also declined, with WTI crude dropping by 3.66% to $73.52 per barrel and […]
The month of July, normally a relatively quiet period of the year across markets, ended up being nothing but quiet. During the month, US politics were rocked by the assassination attempt on Trump, followed by President Biden announcing that he would not seek re-election, instead passing on the baton to Kamala Harris. Elsewhere in China, […]
Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Wallstreet market U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Wednesday in one of the worst trading days of the year. Tesla led the way with a 12.3 % fall. Alphabet lost 5.03 %, while Nvidia closed with a 6.8 % loss. The Standard and Poor’s 500 closed at 5,427.13, falling […]
On Monday global stock markets experienced mixed results, with significant gains in some regions and notable losses in others. Overall, European bourses showed strong performance, while Asian markets experienced mixed outcomes with several indices declining. One of the biggest losers on the day was Irish carrier Ryanair which plummeted 17.15 percent after reporting net
On Monday, global stock markets exhibited a range of movements with major indices in the UK and Europe closing well in the red while in Asia stocks were mixed with losses in Hong Kong, and a tiny gain in China’s Shanghai. Japanese markets were closed for a public holiday. Australian stock markets did best. US […]
The financial markets have been wildly volatile this week, with notable swings in the price of gold, Bitcoin, and the British pound (GBP) caused by a variety of circumstances. Let’s examine the main forces at work in their performance and look forward. Dynamic InterplayThe complex interplay among economic data, expectations for central bank policy, and […]
Following Powell’s Senate testimony, which suggests a cautious approach to rate cuts, gold prices jump beyond $2,360. Although DXY gains 0.14%, the rate on the US 10-year Treasury increases to 4.296%. During Tuesday’s North American session, gold prices marginally increased following remarks made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the US Senate Banking
Oil prices finish lower after Hurricane Beryl leaves energy infrastructure largely unscathed: Oil futures lost ground Tuesday, with U.S. benchmark prices settling at their lowest in nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl appeared to leave Texas energy infrastructure with little damage. U.S crude oil futures slipped in post-settlement trading Tuesday even as the American
Wallstreet market U.S. stocks gave up gains towards the close on Tuesday, however the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still able to edge up to new record closing highs. The Dow Jones finished down. The Federal Reserve remains squarely focused on the dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit […]
The ADX General is declining slightly to 9,128.59 in Abu Dhabi in early trading. Aldar Properties PJSC contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 0.9%. Emirates Driving Co. had the largest drop, falling 2.4%. The DFM General Index opened slightly higher at 4,082.11 in Dubai. Emaar Properties PJSC contributed the most to the index […]
Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital On Monday, global stock markets, like the U.S., presented a mixed picture with a combination of modest gains and losses across major indices. US markets Wall Street closed with mixed results on Monday as investors anticipated fresh inflation data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary, and the beginning […]
APM Capital Market Report Stocks were mixed around the world on Friday as political uncertainty took center-stage. Labour swept to power in a landslide in the UK, change is on the horizon in France, while in the U.S. the once-favoured incumbent hovers on whether or not to continue his candidacy. Here are the closing quotes […]
Shell to Take Impairment Hit of Up to $2 Billion: Shell expects to book up to $2 billion in post-tax impairments after delaying construction of a major biofuels plant as European energy majors grapple with weak market conditions, while trading in its core gas division is set to fall on quarter. Oil prices end higher […]
APM Capital Market Report Global Stock Market Wrap-Up: Monday Closing Quotes Global markets experienced a surge on Wednesday, with major indices and currencies showing significant gains. US market Trading volume was muted Wednesday with the New York Stock Exchange closing early. The S&P 500 index and technology-laden Nasdaq rose on Wednesday to post record high […]
Central banks play a key role In the tumultuous landscape of global finance, gold has performed remarkably well in 2024, rising by 12% year-to-date and outperforming other major asset classes. According to the newly released Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2024 report issued by the London, UK-headquartered World Gold Council (WGC), the precious metal has surged, defying […]























