Cuts

Rate cuts are coming – the question is, when? Many market watchers are expecting at least one cut this Fall as the U.S. inflation rate has cooled. Investors have been…
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Dollar Strength Impacts Oil Prices The U.S. dollar firmed following an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, affecting oil prices. A stronger dollar…
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The discourse surrounding rate cuts has come back around once again. Where the potential for rate cuts dropped as 2023 became 2024, the rate cut signals from the Fed are…
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EIA Report Supports Price Rally The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a four-month high in oil production and demand for major products in April. This surge has…
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Eskom’s plan to extend the life of its ageing coal-fired power plants presents a significant challenge regarding whether resources should be allocated to maintain…
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Hayes tips a BTC break out as central banks start cutting interest rates.  However, the Fed’s meeting on 12th June could help define the next BTC price…
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The European Central Bank’s decision today to cut its deposit rate from 4.0% to 3.75% is hugely significant, as it marks the first rate cut since September 2019. The ECB had…
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Rate hikes seem to be more effective in Canada than in the US in slowing the economy and bringing down inflation. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. “With continued…
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There have been two big surprises in the first half of 2024.In January, everyone was confident the Federal Reserve would be cutting interest rates this year, and now that’s by…
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OPEC+ Output Cuts OPEC+ is currently reducing production by 5.86 million barrels per day (bpd), approximately 5.7% of global demand. This includes 3.66 million bpd of cuts…
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