US midday market brief: stocks near record highs as energy, macro data temper broad rally
US stock markets pushed to fresh intraday records on Wednesday before investors locked in early gains, leaving the Dow down roughly 0.5% and
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Morning brief: Asian markets jittery as oil steadies; Samsung flags record profits
Asian markets traded unevenly on Thursday as investors weighed geopolitical risks, mixed signals from the US labour market, and sharp moves in commodities,
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US West Coast jet fuel premium hits two-year high on supply crunch
The difference in price (premium) for immediate delivery of US West Coast jet fuel sold to Asia has expanded to its largest margin
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US-backed deals draw oil, trading giants to export Venezuelan crude: report
US government-backed deals to export Venezuelan crude from the beleaguered South American country have attracted interest from some of the world’s biggest majors
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Commodity wrap: Dollar strength drags gold, silver down; inventory drop boosts crude prices
Gold prices fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar weighed on demand among overseas buyers. Silver prices also fell sharply, mirroring the drop
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Morning brief: Asian markets cautious; major oil companies circle on Venezuela
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key US jobs report and a potentially market-moving
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Commodity wrap: gold, silver rise, fears of disruptions in Iran boost oil
Gold and silver prices were higher on the last trading day of the week as investors waited for key economic data releases. Precious
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US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean as actions against Venezuelan oil continue
The United States has seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, as per a Reuters report. This marks the fifth vessel targeted
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Commodity wrap: gold, silver fall; oil steady as US strikes Venezuelan oil deal
Gold prices started on Wednesday on the back foot as the traders resorted to booking profits after the metal had hit $4,500 an
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker amid Venezuelan oil crackdown
The United States captured a Russian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday following a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic, according to US authorities,