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US Production Squeezes Brent, Goldman Forecasts Lower Prices Down the Road

US Production Squeezes Brent, Goldman Forecasts Lower Prices Down the Road

Goldman Sachs said that robust US production will limit any increase in oil prices, lowering its price projection for Brent crude by $10 per barrel to between $70 and $90 in 2024.

Dec 18, 2023 09:50 AM EST


10-Year Treasury Yield Slip Further After Fed’s ‘Big Shift’

10-Year Treasury Yield Slip Further After Fed’s ‘Big Shift’

Monday marked the start of the last full trading week of 2023, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note continued to decline.

Dec 18, 2023 06:38 AM EST


US Inflation Fuels $100 Million Gold Rush at Costco, Bars Disappear in Hours

US Inflation Fuels $100 Million Gold Rush at Costco, Bars Disappear in Hours

Profits from Costco's gold rush are substantial, as revealed during an earnings call on Thursday when the membership-based wholesale retailer sold an astounding $100 million worth of one-ounce gold bars in the previous quarter. Customers snatched up the gold, which sold out in hours despite ongoing inflation.

Dec 16, 2023 10:50 AM EST


SEC Blocks Crypto Rules, Coinbase Throws Down the Gauntlet

SEC Blocks Crypto Rules, Coinbase Throws Down the Gauntlet

On Friday, Coinbase Global submitted a petition to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requesting new regulations for the digital asset industry. The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the nation said that it will file a lawsuit against the decision.

Dec 16, 2023 10:10 AM EST


US Markets Rocket Forward, Dow Inches Closer to Uncharted Territory

US Markets Rocket Forward, Dow Inches Closer to Uncharted Territory

US stock futures increased on Friday, as optimism over potential deeper and earlier interest rate reduction continued to drive the Dow toward a new high for the third consecutive day.

Dec 15, 2023 11:10 AM EST


Wall Street Cheers as Fed Takes Pause, But Eyes Bumpy Economic Landing Next Year

Wall Street Cheers as Fed Takes Pause, But Eyes Bumpy Economic Landing Next Year

U.S. equities are poised to reach new highs as a result of the Federal Reserve's dovish stance, but some investors are concerned that the market may be moving too quickly given the uncertain outlook for the economy and corporate earnings.

Dec 14, 2023 07:23 AM EST


Fed Must Avoid Policy Errors of the 1970s, Warns Wall Street Veteran Milken

Fed Must Avoid Policy Errors of the 1970s, Warns Wall Street Veteran Milken

If past performance is any indication, renowned investor Michael Milken anticipates a cautious monetary policy stance from the Federal Reserve.

Dec 12, 2023 10:16 AM EST


China Stocks Reverse Course After Slump Fueled by Deflation Concerns

China Stocks Reverse Course After Slump Fueled by Deflation Concerns

After being driven down early in the day by data indicating ongoing deflationary pressures stemming from poor domestic demand, China's equities reversed direction and rose on Monday.

Dec 11, 2023 05:48 AM EST


China's State Banks Eye Strategic Dollar-Yuan Swaps

China's State Banks Eye Strategic Dollar-Yuan Swaps

China's biggest state-owned banks were observed on Tuesday exchanging dollars for yuan in the onshore swap market and then selling those dollars in the spot market to strengthen the yuan.

Dec 05, 2023 08:07 AM EST


US Inflation Expected to Ease Further, Recession Fears Diminish

US Inflation Expected to Ease Further, Recession Fears Diminish

According to a study issued on Monday, the majority of business economists believe that even if the employment market eventually weakens due to rising interest rates, the U.S. economy might escape a recession in 2024.

Dec 04, 2023 09:31 AM EST


Gold Surges Past $2,100, Signaling a New Era of High Prices

Gold Surges Past $2,100, Signaling a New Era of High Prices

For the second day in a row, gold prices broke beyond $2,100 on Monday, as the world's appetite for metal looks certain to persist.

Dec 04, 2023 07:08 AM EST


Oil Markets Brace for Impact as OPEC+ Announces Production Cuts

Oil Markets Brace for Impact as OPEC+ Announces Production Cuts

The OPEC oil cartel, led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers like Russia, took another huge go at supporting lagging crude prices on Thursday, extending some supply restrictions into next year and pulling in up-and-coming oil provider Brazil.

Nov 30, 2023 10:59 PM EST


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