Seven EU Countries Urge Caution on Electricity Market Reforms Amid Energy Crisis

As the EU grapples with the energy crisis, seven member states have cautioned against rushing into major changes to the bloc’s electricity market. Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, and Latvia have warned Brussels to take measured steps instead of overhauling the system to avoid a repeat of the.

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Gold and Copper Prices Dip Amid Monetary Policy Concerns

The precious metal market experienced a slight dip on Thursday as traders assessed hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve on monetary policy. Meanwhile, copper prices continued to decline, reflecting growing uncertainty over the possibility of a global recession. Fed Signals Higher Interest Rates This week, several Federal Reserve officials spoke.

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Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Industry

The western sanctions on Russia have had a significant impact on the country’s state oil revenues, diverting billions of dollars to shipping and refining firms, some with Russian connections, primarily based in China, India, Greece and the UAE. Although none of these firms is in violation of the sanctions, they.

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Uncover the Secrets of Fundamental Analysis: A Guide to Evaluating Stocks, Bonds, and More

Introduction:  Fundamental analysis is a valuable tool for evaluating the intrinsic value of security in financial markets. It involves analyzing financial and economic factors, such as revenue, earnings, and macroeconomic conditions, to determine the financial health of a company and project its future performance. When applied to stocks, the fundamental.

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Oil Imports in Germany Rise Despite Sanctions and Price Hikes

According to recent data from the BAFA foreign trade office, German crude oil imports rose 9.4% in the first 11 months of 2022 compared to the previous year. The increase in import volumes can be attributed to the recovering economy in Germany post-COVID-19 pandemic. Despite sanctions and higher prices, the.

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US Mulls 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum as Tensions Escalate

The United States is considering raising the import tariff on Russian aluminum to 200%, as it seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over its actions in Ukraine, according to a US official. The move comes amid reports that an announcement regarding the increased tariff could be made as early as.

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Good Jobs Report No Guarantee for Higher Oil Prices

The release of the January nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report from the Labor Department was expected to push crude prices higher, due to the traditional correlation between job growth and energy demand. However, this time around, the report did not have the expected impact on oil prices. Despite the impressive job.

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Good Jobs Report No Guarantee for Higher Oil Prices

The release of the January nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report from the Labor Department was expected to push crude prices higher, due to the traditional correlation between job growth and energy demand. However, this time around, the report did not have the expected impact on oil prices. Despite the impressive job.

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The Commodity Trader’s Guide to Profitable Decisions with the Economic Calendar

Introduction Economic calendars are essential for commodity traders, providing real-time data and insights on the latest economic events and indicators. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use an economic calendar to make smart trading decisions and maximize your profits.. What is an Economic Calendar? An economic calendar is.

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US stocks close higher.Nasdaq up for the 5th day. S&P and Dow up for the 3rd straight day.

A depiction of the stock market can be seen in the image, which shows a graph with a rise and fall in the performance of stocks. The graph illustrates how stocks fluctuate over time. The primary US stock indices have all concluded the trading session with gains. The NASDAQ is.

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Stocks pick up some steam. Major indices back near highs

The major US stock indices are picking up some steam to the upside. The major indices are near their highs on the day. A snapshot of the market currently shows: Dow Industrial Average up 128 points or 0.3% at 33645.52 S&P index of 21.96 points or 0.56% 3914 NASDAQ index.

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Crude oil futures extend losses. Trade down to $73

Crude oil futures continue to get hit with the contract price near $73 after trading above $81 just yesterday. The contract is currently trading below the $73 level at $72.94. That’s down close to $4 on the day. Looking at the daily chart above, the low price in December (and.

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