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Crude oil futures continued to decline due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies. These concerns are focused on the potential impact of such policies on…

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Crude prices supported by sanctions, but demand uncertainties weigh on market https://londonlovesbusiness.com/crude-prices-supported-by-sanctions-but-demand-uncertainties-weigh-on-market/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:57:33 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188645

Crude oil prices edged lower but remained near four-month highs, with markets digesting the potential impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. The market saw declines, but the…

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Crude oil market under pressure: Demand and supply concerns remain https://londonlovesbusiness.com/crude-oil-market-under-pressure-demand-and-supply-concerns-remain/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:37:22 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188238

Crude oil prices could remain under some pressure and could record some volatility while they stabilized to a certain extent following last week’s rally. The market could see price corrections…

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Pound sterling weakens as inflation data impacts markets ahead BoE decision https://londonlovesbusiness.com/pound-sterling-weakens-as-inflation-data-impacts-markets-ahead-boe-decision/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:20:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187181

The British pound weakened as markets digested the latest inflation data and looked ahead to key economic events. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year,…

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Oil futures ease as traders adjust positions ahead of Fed meeting https://londonlovesbusiness.com/oil-futures-ease-as-traders-adjust-positions-ahead-of-fed-meeting/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:05:51 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=186977

Crude oil futures eased on Monday, following a week of gains, as traders positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting later this week, where a rate cut is widely…

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Pound drops as UK retail sales fall faster than anticipated https://londonlovesbusiness.com/pound-drops-as-uk-retail-sales-fall-faster-than-anticipated/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:59:32 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=185192

The British pound has faced sustained pressure, marking its eighth consecutive week of depreciation against the U.S. dollar. October’s retail sales decline, driven primarily by reduced spending on essential goods…

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Weak Chinese demand and increased supply drive bearish sentiment in crude oil https://londonlovesbusiness.com/weak-chinese-demand-and-increased-supply-drive-bearish-sentiment-in-crude-oil/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:44:26 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=184603

Crude oil futures are on track for a weekly decline as persistent concerns over weak demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, continue to weigh on market sentiment. Data…

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FTSE falls to it’s lowest level in almost three months amid the Autumn Budget https://londonlovesbusiness.com/ftse-falls-to-its-lowest-level-in-almost-three-months-amid-the-autumn-budget/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:34:44 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183547

On Thursday morning the FTSE fell to its lowest level in three months as the Chancellor’s Budget has made trader nervous. Financial markets are nervous over Labour’s measures announced in…

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Crude prices attempt rebound https://londonlovesbusiness.com/crude-prices-attempt-rebound/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:23:16 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=181185

Oil futures attempted a rebound following two days of losses as the market grapples with mixed signals from rising supply and new stimulus efforts. After plummeting over 2% over rumours…

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Dollar flat post-Fed as market awaits Friday’s US jobs data https://londonlovesbusiness.com/dollar-flat-post-fed-as-market-awaits-fridays-us-jobs-data/ Thu, 02 May 2024 11:26:05 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=171605

The dollar held steady despite strong volatility in the previous session, hovering above the key support level of 105 points. The currency reacted as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates…

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