US Crude Oil Prices and Analysis Download our Brand New Q2 Oil Forecast below: Recommended by David Cottle Get Your Free Oil Forecast Crude Oil prices remained close to five-month peaks on Wednesday as markets looked toward a meeting of key producers at which production cuts are expected to remain in place. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will convene...

Most Read: Brent, WTI Reach Yearly High amid Escalations in Russia and Middle East The fast-paced world of trading often favors following the crowd – jumping on the bandwagon when prices rise and scrambling to sell in a panic. However, experienced and seasoned traders recognize the power of contrarian thinking. Indicators like IG client sentiment provide a glimpse into the...

US DOLLAR OUTLOOK – EUR/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD Most Read: US Dollar Rallies, EUR/USD Slumps, Gold Continues to Push Ever Higher The U.S. dollar, as measured by the DXY index, fell on Tuesday (-0.2% to 104.75), stepping back from a 5-month peak established in the overnight session. While government rates were mostly higher on the day, the greenback was unable to...

Market Q2 Forecasts: US Dollar, Gold, Euro, Oil, Bitcoin, Yen, Equities Outlooks The second quarter of the year looks set to bring renewed volatility to a wide range of asset classes as a slew of central banks look set to pull the trigger on interest rate cuts. For all market-moving economic data and events, see the DailyFX Calendar Learn How...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Indexes: Dow down 0.43%, S&P 500 up 0.50%, Nasdaq up 0.43% * Producer prices fall unexpectedly in August * Oracle's forecast boosts chipmakers, power supply companies * Barclays, Deutsche Bank raise S&P 500 2025 year-end target (Updates with late...

12:22 PM EDT, 09/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes were mixed in midday trading on Wednesday after the wholesale price inflation rate fell for the first time in four months, belying market expectations. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2% to 21,930.4, after scaling a new peak of 22,000.97. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher at 6,539.5, after touching an all-time...

12:13 PM EDT, 09/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Toronto Stock Exchange is up near 100 points with miners (+1.3%) and energy, up 1.2%, the biggest gainers. Telecoms, down 1%, is the biggest decliner. BMO Economics, in its morning note, said the market continues to focus on softer growth and job market conditions ahead, and is fully pricing in (and then...

12:50 PM EDT, 09/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 2% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) up 1%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index climbed 2.3%. In corporate news, Oracle (ORCL) shares surged 40% the company overnight reported higher fiscal Q1 results and said its contract backlog will...

AMSTERDAM, March 24 (Reuters) - Members of the European Parliament on Monday urged the European Commission to launch a new support programme for the region's semiconductor industry targeting investment in AI chips and other technological gaps. Recent geopolitical developments have shown that Europe cannot take continued access to advanced technologies for granted, a letter authored by representatives of three major...

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Intel ( INTC ). Our analysis of options history for Intel ( INTC ) revealed 36 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 61% of traders were bullish, while 30% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $1,051,387, and 27...

28 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on ON Semiconductor over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish...

8 analysts have shared their evaluations of Synaptics ( SYNA ) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings...

Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

08:50 AM EDT, 08/13/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Paramount Global ( PARAA ) started laying off staff on Tuesday following its announcement last week it intends to cut 15% of its US-based workforce, Bloomberg reported, citing an internal memo it viewed. The company's three co-chief executives said in the memo the job cuts will take place in three phases and continue...

08:50 AM EDT, 08/13/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Home Depot ( HD ) slashed its full-year earnings and comparable sales outlooks on Tuesday as macroeconomic headwinds weigh on consumer demand, even though the company logged better-than-expected top and bottom line results in its fiscal second quarter. The home-improvement retailer anticipates a fiscal 2024 decrease in earnings per share of between 2%...

LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. petroleum refiners have trimmed crude processing rates in response to a rise in fuel inventories and a decline in refining margins since the start of the second quarter of 2024. Refiners' gross inputs of crude and unfinished oils slowed to 16.6 million barrels per day (b/d) over the seven days ending on Aug. 2,...

08:49 AM EDT, 08/13/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Tuesday with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.3% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) up 0.1% recently. On Holding ( ONON ) shares were up over 3% as it reported higher Q2 adjusted profit and net sales. ...

TL;DR: Nothing has changed for XRPs fundamentals, despite the SECs appeal in the lawsuit between the two, claim analysts. Some went further, predicting a decisive win for the Brad Garlinghouse-led company. Still Bullish on XRP The legal tussle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission is close to marking a four-year anniversary in December. The company is believed...

As market fears intensify, several cryptocurrencies have experienced a sharp decline in prices. Amid the chaos, there has been a significant uptick in Dogecoin activity. The OG meme coin experienced its largest spike in active DOGE addresses in the past six months as per new data. Whales also appear to be holding on, which could signify a much-needed rebound in DOGEs...

TL;DR: History shows that the SECs actions against Ripple have had an immediate and drastic impact on XRPs price movements. However, the latest crash could actually be a blessing in disguise for Ripples token, as there have been four-digit price surges in the past. Can XRP Surge by 4 Digits? Its safe to say that the lawsuit initiated by the...

This week, Bitwise registered a trust entity called XRP ETF in Delaware. The following day, the asset manager filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, a necessary step for companies aiming to launch a new security and list it on a public stock exchange. As a result, the optimism surrounding a potential XRP ETF has triggered...