Category: global

Oil Prices Steady as Traders Weigh Supply Cuts Against Economic Headwinds

LONDON—Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as traders weighed supply cuts by the world’s biggest oil exporters and hopes for higher demand in the developing world in the second half of 2023 against a sluggish global economic outlook. Brent crude futures were up 2 cents to $77.71 a barrel by 0945 GMT, and U.S….


Stock Market Today: Global Shares Rise Ahead of US Inflation Update on Hopes for Easing Rate Hikes

BEIJING—Global stock markets rose Tuesday ahead of a U.S. inflation update traders hope will show the need for more interest rate hikes is easing. Paris, Shanghai, Frankfurt, and Tokyo advanced. Wall Street futures were little-changed. Oil prices rose. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index gained 0.2 percent on Monday following its second weekly decline in…


Dollar Recovers a Touch, Inflation Data Boosts Norway’s Crown, Hurts China’s Yuan

SINGAPORE/LONDON—The dollar regained ground on Monday, partly recovering from a knee-jerk reaction to Friday data showing U.S. job gains were the smallest in two-and-a-half years, while disappointing inflation figures in China weighed on the yuan and proxies. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major peers, was up 0.15 percent at…


Oil Eases on China, US Data, but OPEC+ Cuts Limit Fall

LONDON—Oil prices dipped on Monday after weak economic data from top consumers the United States and China, although expected crude supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia limited losses. Brent crude futures fell 40 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $78.07 a barrel by 1005 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was also off 40…


Stocks Take a Breath While Bonds Choke on China Disinflation Drag

LONDON/SYDNEY—Global stocks took a breath on Monday after a surprisingly low reading on Chinese inflation and ahead of data on U.S. inflation and corporate earnings later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0840 GMT while US stock S&P futures declined 0.2 percent and Nasdaq futures fell by 0.3 percent….


Dollar Steady Ahead of Jobs Data, Yen Shines After Japan Wage Data

LONDON—The dollar held steady against most major currencies on Friday ahead of U.S. employment figures that could confirm rates are likely to stay higher for longer, but fell sharply against the yen, which got a boost from Japanese wage data. The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report is due later in the day and is expected to…


Oil Prices Set for 2nd Straight Weekly Gain After US Data

LONDON—Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for their second straight weekly gain, as resilient demand resulted in a larger-than-expected fall in U.S. oil stockpiles, offsetting fears of higher U.S. interest rates. Brent crude futures were up 36 cents, or 0.5 percent, at $76.88 a barrel at 1114 GMT, while U.S. West Texas…


Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Fall as Strong US Data Dash Hopes for an End to Rate Hikes

BANGKOK—Asian shares slipped Friday after another decline on Wall Street, where hopes for an end to interest rate hikes were again dashed by strong jobs data. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were higher. Investors were watching for updates from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 shed 0.6 percent to…


Dollar Gives Up Fed Gains; Yen and Pound Strengthen

LONDON—The dollar turned lower on Thursday as investors looked ahead to pivotal U.S. labor market data following minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, while a broad risk-off mood lent support to the Japanese yen. Minutes from the Fed’s meeting released on Wednesday showed that the vast majority of policymakers expect further tightening in U.S….


Oil Steadies as Market Digests Supply and Demand Outlook

LONDON—Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as the market digested tighter crude supply alongside fears of global economic slowdown. Brent crude futures edged up 29 cents to $76.94 a barrel by 0838 GMT after a 0.5 percent gain the previous day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude firmed by 37 cents to $72.16 after rising…