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☆ Oil prices climb more than $1 on fear of spreading Middle East conflict
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices climbed more than $1 on Tuesday, paring the previous day's loss as concern that an escalating Middle East conflict could hit supplies outweighed fear of a possible U.S. recession that could hurt demand in the world's biggest oil consumer. Oil's slide was limited by worry that Iranian retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran may lead to a wider war in the Middle East. "Increased fear of escalating Middle East conflict prompted fresh buying," said Hiroyuki Kikukawa, president of NS Trading, a unit of Nissan Securities . "The market has largely factored in a retaliatory attack by Iran so the focus is on its scale and Israel's counterattack," Kikukawa said. If the conflict escalates, oil prices will rise, but if it is contained in the short term - as it was in April amid similar escalation fear - gain will be limited, he said.

Persons: paring, Hiroyuki Kikukawa, Kikukawa, Antony Blinken, Masoud Pezeshkian, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Brent, U.S, West Texas, NS, Nissan Securities, State Department, Reuters, OPEC Locations: Fort Stockton , Texas, Tehran, Iran, Israel, U.S, Iraq, Russia, Venezuela

☆ Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. recession fears offset Mideast tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices hovered at eight-month lows on Monday as fears of a recession in the United States, the world's top oil consumer, offset concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East may affect supplies from the largest producing region. The market had been expecting OPEC+ to delay the phase out of voluntary production cuts beyond the third quarter, ANZ analysts said. A Reuters survey showed on Friday that OPEC oil output rose in July despite production cuts by the group. Weak economic data across the globe weighed on oil prices, on concerns that a sluggish global economic recovery would dampen fuel consumption. Slumping diesel consumption in China, the world's biggest contributor to oil demand growth, is weighing on global oil prices.

Persons: Ismail Haniyeh, Fuad Shukr, WTI, Baker Hughes Organizations: New Harmony Oil, Brent, U.S, West Texas, Hezbollah, ANZ, Organization of, Petroleum, Reuters Locations: Grayville , Illinois, United States, Gaza, Cairo, Israel, Iran, Lebanese, East, Brent, U.S, Russia, China, Europe

Stocks, cryptocurrencies, the dollar, oil — they’re all down sharply again on Monday on concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing faster than expected. It comes after a rough week for global markets. That has reignited criticisms that the Fed is moving too slowly to cut rates as economic conditions look shakier. Mega-cap tech stocks, which have driven much of the market’s gains this past year, were especially bruised: Nvidia was down 11 percent premarket, while Apple was off 7.5 percent. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to a one-year low.

Persons: Berkshire Hathaway, Bitcoin, Brent, Goldman Sachs, Goldman Organizations: Nvidia, Apple, Berkshire, Nikkei, Bank of Japan, . Investors Locations: U.S, Japan

Hong Kong/London CNN —Japanese stocks on Monday suffered their biggest daily loss since 1987 as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shock waves through global markets. The Nikkei 225 index of leading stocks in Tokyo lost a staggering 4,451 points, its biggest point drop in history. On the more common, percentage measure, the index closed more than 12% down — according to Reuters, its largest one-day fall since October 1987. He was referring to “Black Monday” in October 1987, when global markets plunged and the Nikkei lost 3,836 points. The Nikkei closed down 5.8% Friday, as traders fretted about the impact of a stronger yen on Japanese companies.

Persons: ” Neil Newman, ”, Stephen Innes, Newman, Mohit Kumar, Taiwan’s Taiex, Kospi, Innes, Tom Kloza, Bitcoin Organizations: London CNN, Reuters, Advisory, CNN, Nikkei, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Management, Trading, Nasdaq, Dow, Jefferies, Traders, greenback, PMI, Intel, Brent, Oil Price Information Service Locations: Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, Japan, South Korea, “, Asia, Europe, South, Shanghai, China, United States

☆ Oil set to fall for fourth week as demand concerns weigh on sentiment
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brent crude futures gained 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $79.85 a barrel by 0020 GMT, after falling 1.5% in the previous session, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $76.69, after a 2.1% drop on Thursday. On a weekly basis, Brent futures are on track to fall 1.7%, while WTI futures are set to drop 1.1%. "Markets continue to remain wary of Chinese oil demand after June data came in weaker-than-expected," analysts at consultancy firm FGE said. Asia's crude oil imports dropped to the lowest in two years in July on weak demand in China and India, according to data compiled by LSEG Oil Research. Still, the outlook for Chinese crude oil imports is brightening, FGE analysts noted, citing an increase in strategic purchases and a recovery in refining rates in the country.

Persons: Brent, FGE Organizations: Brent, U.S, West Texas, LSEG Oil Research Locations: Long Beach , California, United States, Europe, Asia, China, India, Iran, Israel

☆ Oil rises on risk of broadening Middle East conflict
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The most active contracts on both benchmarks jumped about 4% in the previous session. The killings fueled concern that the 10-month-old war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas was turning into a wider Middle East war, which could potentially lead to disruptions in oil supply from the region. Also pushing up oil prices was a set of data releases from the U.S., the world's top oil consumer, and a weaker dollar. U.S. oil demand was at a seasonal record in May as gasoline consumption surged to its highest since before the pandemic, a separate data release from the EIA showed on Wednesday. A weaker dollar can boost oil demand from investors holding other currencies.

Persons: Ismail Haniyeh, Shino Mitsuko Organizations: Global, Brent, U.S, West Texas, United Nations, U.S . Energy, Administration, Federal Reserve Locations: Iran, U.S, Tehran, Lebanon, Beirut, Gaza, Israel, . U.S

☆ Oil prices slip on China demand concerns, waning Middle East worries
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trading on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, over concerns about Chinese demand and as the market shrugged off the risk of conflict escalating in the Middle East. Brent crude oil futures fell by 12 cents or 0.15% to $79.78 a barrel by 0033 GMT. The market is watching an upcoming meeting of China's top decision-making body, the Politburo, expected to take place this week, that could elicit further economic policy support. But expectations are limited after the Third Plenum, a key policy meeting in mid-July, largely reiterated existing economic policy goals and failed to lift market sentiment. Oil fell 2% in the previous trading session after Israel signaled that its response to a Hezbollah rocket strike in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday would be calculated to avoid dragging the Middle East into an all-out war.

Persons: Israel, Nicolas Maduro, Nicolas Maduro's Organizations: Brent, Monday, Citi, Reuters, ANZ Locations: Fort Morgan, China, Golan, Lebanon, Beirut, Venezuela, Washington

☆ Brent tops $80 per barrel as oil analyst flags ‘phase of deterioration’ in the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brent futures topped the $80-per-barrel-threshold on Wednesday, as Iran's claim that Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated reignited tensions in the Middle East. The Ice Brent contract with September expiry were trading at $80.32 per barrel at 09:45 a.m. London time, up by 2.15% from the Tuesday close price. Oil gained ground amid exacerbated hostilities in the oil-rich Middle East region, where Israel has been fighting Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas since the latter's terror attack in October. The Jewish state's decision to carry out a retaliatory campaign in the Gaza Strip has since broadened the conflict, with Israel trading fire with other Iran-supported factions, such as Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthi. "But now we're moving into a phase of deterioration into the Middle East that we believe is going to capture oil traders' attention and get them to return some material risk premium into the price of Brent.

Persons: Brent, Ismail Haniyeh, Ice Brent, Yemen's, Israel, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Clay Seigle, Emily Tan Organizations: Ice, Hamas, Revolutionary Guard, Republic News Agency, CNBC, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister's Office, Rapidan Energy Group Locations: London, Israel, Iran, Gaza, Tehran, Iran's, Ukraine, Brent

☆ Oil claws back some losses after Israel retaliates against Hezbollah
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil futures clawed back some losses on Wednesday, recovering from 7-week lows as geopolitical tensions rose after Israel retaliated against an attack by Hezbollah, although prices remained under pressure from concerns about demand in China. Oil futures clawed back some losses on Wednesday, recovering from 7-week lows as geopolitical tensions rose after Israel retaliated against an attack by Hezbollah, although prices remained under pressure from concerns about demand in China. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 52 cents, or 0.7%, to $75.25 a barrel. "While (WTI) crude oil remains below the 200-day moving average at $78.66, downside risks remain towards trendline support in the $74.20/00 area," Sycamore said, adding that a sustained break below $74 would open up a move towards $70. Slowing fuel demand in China, the world's largest crude oil importer and the biggest contributor to global demand growth, is also weighing on oil markets.

Persons: Israel, Brent, WTI, Hezbollah's, Tony Sycamore, Sycamore Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, Saturday's, U.S, UN, Organization of, Petroleum, Reuters Locations: China, Beirut, Israel, Gaza, OPEC, Russia

☆ Oil prices rise on fears of wider Middle East conflict after rocket strike in Golan Heights
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices rose on Monday, paring last week's loss, on fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which Israel and the United States blamed on Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Brent crude futures gained 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.33 a barrel at 0010 GMT. Last week, Brent lost 1.8% while WTI fell 3.7% on sagging Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement. On Sunday, Israel's security cabinet authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to decide on the "manner and timing" of a response to the Saturday's rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 teenagers and children. That conflict has spread to several fronts and risks spilling into a wider regional conflict.

Persons: paring, Brent, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Toshitaka Tazawa, Baker Hughes Organizations: . West Texas, Hamas, Fujitomi Securities Locations: Golan, Israel, United, Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, China

☆ Oil edges up on strong U.S. GDP data but Asia economic woes limit gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices were up slightly on Friday on stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data that raised investor expectations for increasing crude oil demand from the world's largest energy consumer. But concerns about soft economic conditions in Asia's biggest economies, China and Japan, capped gains. At the same time, inflation pressures eased, which kept intact expectations that the Federal Reserve would move forward with a September interest rate cut. Lower interest rates tend to boost economic activity, which can spur oil demand. Still, continued signs of trouble in parts of Asia limited oil price gains.

Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, Commerce Department, Reuters, Federal Reserve Locations: Fort Stockton , Texas, China, Japan, U.S, Asia

☆ Stock market today: Stocks waffle after sell-off as traders mull tech weakness and GDP data
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Max Adams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Second-quarter GDP data showed the economy grew at 2.8% in the second quarter, much more than expected. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Traders were assessing tech weakness and hotter-than-expected GDP data for the second quarter. Investors' top concern is slowing tech earnings growth after Tesla and Alphabet both reported disappointing results on Tuesday. Here's where US indexes stood shortly after the opening bell on Thursday:AdvertisementMeanwhile, investors are digesting second-quarter GDP data, which showed the US economy grew by 2.8%.

Persons: Stocks, —, Mike Owens, Dan Ives, Chris Zaccarelli, Brent Organizations: Nasdaq, Service, Traders, Investors, Federal Reserve, Saxo, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Securities, West Texas Locations: China, Here's

☆ Oil prices ease on concerns over weak China demand, Mideast ceasefire talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices eased on Thursday as concerns over weak demand in China, the world's largest crude importer, and expectations of a nearing ceasefire deal in the Middle East overcame gains in the previous session after draws in U.S. inventories. Oil prices eased on Thursday as concerns over weak demand in China, the world's largest crude importer, and expectations of a nearing ceasefire deal in the Middle East overcame gains in the previous session after draws in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures for September fell 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $81.33 a barrel by 0129 GMT. This year, China's oil imports and refinery runs have trended lower than in 2023 on lower fuel demand amid sluggish economic growth, according to government data. "If Middle East ceasefire talks progresses, U.S. equities continue to slide, and China's economy remains sluggish, oil prices could fall to early June levels," said Satoru Yoshida, a commodity analyst with Rakuten Securities.

Persons: Hiroyuki Kikukawa, Kikukawa, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Satoru Yoshida Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, Energy Information Administration, NS, Nissan Securities, Hamas, U.S, Congress, Rakuten Securities Locations: China, Israel, Gaza, Egypt, Qatar

☆ Oil prices rise as U.S. crude and fuel inventories seen shrinking
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Falling U.S. crude inventories caused oil prices to rebound on Wednesday after several days of decline, while expectations for a nearing ceasefire deal in the Middle East kept prices from continuing to climb. U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, according to market sources citing the American Petroleum Institute, a trade organization. Gasoline inventories fell by 2.8 million barrels and distillates shed 1.5 million barrels. That would be the first time crude stocks in the United States fell for four weeks in a row since September 2023. Prices also suffered on continued concern that economic softening in China, which is the world's biggest crude importer, would weaken global oil demand.

Persons: pumpjack, WTI, Brent, Joe Biden Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, American Petroleum Institute, Hamas, U.S Locations: Bakersfield, Kern County , California, USA, United States, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, China

☆ Oil prices rise as investors look for signs U.S. rate cuts to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An aerial view of Phillips 66 oil refinery is seen in Linden, New Jersey, United States. Oil prices rose in early trade on Monday as investors keep a lookout for signs of a rate-cut cycle expected to begin as soon as September. "Since the June FOMC meeting, inflation and labor market data have signaled that disinflation and labor market rebalancing are in place, which we expect will allow the Fed to begin its interest rate cutting cycle in September," ANZ Research said in a note. Slower-than-expected economic growth of 4.7% for China in the second quarter sparked concerns last week over the country's demand for oil and continues to weigh on prices. The 60-point document's publication follows last week's closed-door meeting of the Communist Party's Central Committee that takes place roughly every five years.

Persons: Phillips, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Republican Donald Trump Organizations: Brent, U.S . West Texas, Fed, ANZ Research, U.S . Federal Reserve, Market, Republican, Communist Party's Central Committee Locations: Linden , New Jersey, United States, U.S, China

☆ Oil drops on weak sentiment, set for weekly decline
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices ticked higher on Thursday, buoyed by a bigger-than-expected weekly decline in U.S. crude stocks. Oil prices fell on Friday, setting up for a second weekly decline, as mixed economic signals weighed on investor sentiment and boosted the dollar. Brent crude prices fell by 51 cents, or 0.6%, to $84.50 a barrel by 0035 GMT. "Crude oil was under pressure amid a broader risk-off tone across markets," Hynes said. Oil prices found some support in the prior two sessions after the U.S. government reported a bigger-than-expected weekly decline in oil stockpiles.

Persons: Daniel Hynes, Hynes, Brent, WTI, FGE Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, U.S, ANZ, Reuters

☆ Oil prices rise on bigger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Oil prices ticked higher on Thursday, buoyed by a bigger-than-expected weekly decline in U.S. crude stocks. Brent futures rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.21 a barrel by 0023 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 31 cents, or 0.4%, to $83.16. Lower interest rates often spark buying and boost oil demand. The European Central Bank, meanwhile, is all but certain to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, but signaled that its next move is likely to be a cut. A weaker dollar can boost demand for oil by making greenback-denominated commodities like oil cheaper for holders of other currencies.

Persons: Brent Organizations: U.S, West Texas, U.S . Energy, Administration, American Petroleum Institute, Federal, European Central Bank Locations: Brent, United States, Europe, China

☆ WTI gains more than 2% on big U.S. storage withdrawal, weaker dollar
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

West Texas oil prices climbed about 2.4% on Wednesday on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in U.S. crude stockpiles and as a weaker U.S. dollar overshadowed signs of slower economic growth in China. On Tuesday, Brent closed at its lowest since June 14 and WTI at its lowest since June 21. A weaker U.S. dollar also helped support oil prices after it fell to a 17-week low against a basket of other major currencies. A weaker dollar can boost demand for oil by making greenback-denominated commodities like oil cheaper for holders of other currencies. Also supporting crude prices was rising geopolitical risk, said George Khoury, global head of education and research at CFI, adding that tensions in the Middle East and Europe could continue to fuel risks.

Persons: Brent, WTI, George Khoury, Rystad, Svetlana Tretyakova Organizations: Huntington Beach , California ., U.S, West Texas, Energy Information Administration, American Petroleum Institute, CFI Locations: Huntington Beach , California, Huntington Beach , California . West Texas, China, Brent, United States, East, Europe, Liberia, Red Sea, Iran, Yemen, Beijing

☆ Oil extends losses as dollar strengthens following Trump attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices fell for a second day on Monday as the dollar gained ground amid political uncertainty in the U.S. following an attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump while investors eyed the progress of talks for a Gaza ceasefire. Brent crude futures fell 55 cents, or 0.7%, to $84.48 a barrel by 0109 GMT after settling down 37 cents on Friday. The dollar firmed on Monday while U.S. bond futures slipped as investors wagered the attack on Trump made his victory in the upcoming presidential election more likely. A stronger dollar tends to lower oil prices as buyers using other currencies have to pay more for their dollar-denominated crude. Still, oil markets are broadly underpinned by supply cuts from OPEC+ with Iraq's oil ministry saying it will compensate for any oil overproduction since the beginning of 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Tony Sycamore, Brent, Baker Hughes Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, ., Hamas Locations: Stanton , Texas, U.S, Gaza, China, Beijing, Israel

☆ Oil rises on cooling U.S. inflation but heads for weekly dip
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.73 a barrel by 0300 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 46 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.08 a barrel. Indications of strong summer fuel demand in the U.S. also kept prices buoyed. Jet fuel demand on a four-week average basis was at its strongest since January 2020. The strong fuel demand encouraged U.S. refiners to ramp up activity and draw from crude oil stockpiles.

Persons: Brent, stoking, Jerome Powell, Jun Rong, Emril Jamil Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, Federal Reserve, Fed, IG, Jet, Gulf Locations: United States, U.S

☆ Oil little changed as investors eye impact of storm Beryl on Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices were little changed as investors eyed energy supply disruption, with the largest ports in Texas shut before Tropical Storm Beryl likely strengthens into a hurricane and makes landfall on Monday. Brent crude futures inched up 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $86.65 a barrel as at 0042 GMT after closing down 89 cents on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $83.08 a barrel, down 8 cents, after settling down 72 cents in the previous session. Lower interest rates can boost economic activity and increase crude oil demand. Investors were also watching for any impact from elections in the UK, France and Iran last week on geopolitics and energy policies.

Persons: Beryl, Corpus Christi, Tony Sycamore, Baker Hughes BKR.O, Sycamore, Masoud Pezeshkian Organizations: Tropical, Brent, . West Texas, Texas City, Energy, Administration, Sunday Locations: Texas, Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Corpus, Sydney, U.S, France, Iran

☆ Investors can nab attractive dividends with these high-quality stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Those dividends may begin to look more attractive to investors as the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates. UBS compiled a list of global, high-quality dividend stocks using its quantitative models, as well as its fundamental analysts. "Throughout the process, we emphasise the stability and growth potential of dividend streams, as opposed to the current yield," analyst Claire Jones said. Investors can grab a 2.69% dividend yield with Home Depot . The oil giant boasts a 3.35% dividend yield and is up more than 11% so far this year.

Persons: What's, Claire Jones, Richard McPhail, Giovanni Staunovo, Brent, Jonathan Woloshin, Sempra, Jeffrey Martin, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Melissa Repko, Spencer Kimball Organizations: UBS, Federal Reserve, Depot, CNBC, Exxon Mobil, Exxon, Pioneer Natural Resources, CME Group, JPMorgan, Group, Utilities Locations: Saudi, Aramco

☆ Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices for Brent crude hit their highest level since April on Thursday, holding above $87 after data the previous day showed a decline in U.S. inventories. Oil prices for Brent crude hit their highest level since April on Thursday, holding above $87 after data the previous day showed a decline in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures were up 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $87.55 a barrel by 1922 GMT. In the previous session, Brent gained 1.3% to settle at $87.34 for its highest close since April 30. Those gains followed a larger than expected decline in U.S. crude stocks.

Persons: Brent, WTI, Martin King, King, Tamas Varga, Rosneft Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, U.S, Independence, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Reuters, RBN Energy, U.S . Federal Reserve, Saudi Aramco, OPEC, UBS Locations: Gaza, France, United Kingdom, Novorossiisk, Saudi, Asia, Oman, Dubai, OPEC, Swiss

☆ Stock market today: Indexes test record highs as dovish jobs report sends bond yields lower
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks tested record highs on Friday after the June jobs report sent bond yields tumbling. The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, but the unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.1%. The higher unemployment rate raised hopes for imminent interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. AdvertisementUS stocks tested record highs on Friday after the June jobs report sent bond yields lower. The April jobs report was also revised lower to 108,000 jobs added that month, down from the initial reading of 165,000.

Persons: —, Quincy Krosby, Krosby, Brent, Bitcoin Organizations: Federal Reserve, Service, Federal, Treasury, Manufacturing, PMI Locations: Texas

☆ Oil prices slip after data points to cooling U.S. economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday after U.S. employment and business activity data came in weaker than expected, in signs the economy may be cooling in the world's top oil consuming nation. Separately, the ADP Employment report showed private payrolls increased by 150,000 jobs in June, below a consensus predicting an increase of 160,000, and after rising by 157,000 in May. However, weaker economic data may add to the Federal Reserve's arguments to start cutting rates, analysts said, a move that would be supportive for the oil markets as lower rates could boost demand. "The direction of recent data conforms to the Fed's easing bias," ANZ Research analysts said in a note. "A slowdown in growth momentum will support disinflationary impulses in coming months, paving the way for the Fed to cut rates."

Organizations: Brent, U.S, West Texas, ADP, ISM, ANZ Research, Fed Locations: United States

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