Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform
  • November 14, 2024

Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday on signs demand in China, the world's biggest crude importer, continues to underperform amid its uneven economic recovery. Brent crude futures were down 65 cents, or 0.9%, at $71.91 a barrel by 0450 GMT. "While oil prices have somewhat stabilised around the $71.00 level of support this week, the lack of a concrete bullish catalyst suggests that price recovery remains tepid for now," Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist at IG, said in an email.

Oil Heads for Weekly Drop as Glut Concerns and Dollar Take Toll
  • November 14, 2024

Oil Heads for Weekly Drop as Glut Concerns and Dollar Take Toll

(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell, deepening a weekly loss, on the impact from a stronger dollar and concerns that the global market will flip to a glut next year.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsBrent dropped to near $72 a barrel and was down by more than 2% this w

Malaysia Economy Sustains Strong Growth on Investment Surge
  • November 14, 2024

Malaysia Economy Sustains Strong Growth on Investment Surge

(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded as expected in the third quarter, while remaining on track to meet official forecasts on a surge in investments and increased domestic spending.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsGross domestic product rose 5.3% in

Dollar eyes weekly gain on slower Fed easing, inflation outlook
  • November 14, 2024

Dollar eyes weekly gain on slower Fed easing, inflation outlook

The dollar was headed for its best week in more than a month on Friday, buoyed by expectations of fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts and the view that Donald Trump's policies could further stoke inflation when he assumes office in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday the central bank does not need to rush to lower interest rates, citing ongoing economic growth, a solid job market and sticky inflation as reasons for caution against easing policy too quickly. Traders reacted by paring bets of the pace and scale of future U.S. rate cuts, with Fed funds futures now implying just 71 basis points worth of easing by end-2025.

Fed's Powell declines to say if he would remain after chair term expires
  • November 14, 2024

Fed's Powell declines to say if he would remain after chair term expires

Powell, asked at an event in Dallas whether he would consider being the first Fed chair in more than seven decades to remain on the Fed board after no longer serving as its leader, said only that he is committed to serving out his term as chair. "I'll certainly serve to the end ... of my chair term," Powell said. Powell's term as a Board of Governors member expires in January 2028.

Stocks Get Hit as Powell’s Remarks Curb Fed Wagers: Markets Wrap
  • November 14, 2024

Stocks Get Hit as Powell’s Remarks Curb Fed Wagers: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks fell after Jerome Powell signaled there’s no need for the Federal Reserve to rush with rate cuts as the economy is holding up.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndNYC Congestion Pricing Plan With $9 Toll to Start in JanuarySaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsThe equity mark

Traders Trim Bets for December Fed Rate Cut on Powell’s Caution
  • November 14, 2024

Traders Trim Bets for December Fed Rate Cut on Powell’s Caution

(Bloomberg) -- Traders pared back their expectations for an interest-rate cut in December and policy-sensitive US yields jumped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said economic resilience gives officials room to ease more carefully.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndNYC Congestion Pricing Plan With $9 Toll to Start in JanuarySaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export C