New Zealand dollar rises intraday after a surprising RBNZ 50 bps rate hike

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

New Zealand’s consumer price index in its final quarter of 2022 stood at 7.2%, with market expectations remaining above 7% for most of 2023, forcing the central bank to further hike rates to the highest level since October 2008.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

New Zealand’s consumer price index in its final quarter of 2022 stood at 7.2%, with market expectations remaining above 7% for most of 2023, forcing the central bank to further hike rates to the highest level since October 2008.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

On a surprising move, New Zealand’s central bank raised its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday, higher than economists’ expectations of a 25-basis points hike, given the fact that inflation is still “too high and persistent”.

New Zealand’s consumer price index in its final quarter of 2022 stood at 7.2%, with market expectations remaining above 7% for most of 2023, forcing the central bank to further hike rates to the highest level since October 2008.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

On a surprising move, New Zealand’s central bank raised its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday, higher than economists’ expectations of a 25-basis points hike, given the fact that inflation is still “too high and persistent”.

New Zealand’s consumer price index in its final quarter of 2022 stood at 7.2%, with market expectations remaining above 7% for most of 2023, forcing the central bank to further hike rates to the highest level since October 2008.

This follows the previous hike of 50 basis points, which saw the interest rate move from 4.25% to 4.75% in February to bring down inflation levels in the antipodean country.

In its statement, the bank’s monetary policy committee added that employment in New Zealand is also “beyond its maximum sustainable level,” emphasizing its aim to bring inflation down to its target of 1-3%.

It also said that demand continues to significantly outpace the economy’s supply capacity, thereby maintaining pressure on annual inflation, despite the level of economic activity over the December quarter being lower than anticipated.

NZD/USD pair, Daily chart

Following the surprising rate hike announcement on Wednesday, the New Zealand dollar had an intraday rally of 1% to as high as $0.6380 against the U.S. dollar, before retreating below the $0.63 level on the following days on negative market sentiment, and recession fears.

U.S. stocks advance ahead of key NFP-nonfarm payroll report

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Despite Thursday’s gains, Nasdaq ended this week down just over 1%, the S&P 500 also inched lower by 0.1% on the week, posting its first losing week in four, while Dow Jones was the only major index that ended with a positive mark of 0.6%, as investors weighed recession fears and lower-than-expected U.S. economic data with expectations for a reverse in Fed’s tightening policy campaign.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Despite Thursday’s gains, Nasdaq ended this week down just over 1%, the S&P 500 also inched lower by 0.1% on the week, posting its first losing week in four, while Dow Jones was the only major index that ended with a positive mark of 0.6%, as investors weighed recession fears and lower-than-expected U.S. economic data with expectations for a reverse in Fed’s tightening policy campaign.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 0.80% to 12,087, and the S&P 500 index soared 0.36%, on Thursday ahead of a three-day weekend due to the Good Friday that will also bring a crucial U.S. jobs report later the day, which will help determine the path ahead for the Federal Reserve.

Despite Thursday’s gains, Nasdaq ended this week down just over 1%, the S&P 500 also inched lower by 0.1% on the week, posting its first losing week in four, while Dow Jones was the only major index that ended with a positive mark of 0.6%, as investors weighed recession fears and lower-than-expected U.S. economic data with expectations for a reverse in Fed’s tightening policy campaign.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 0.80% to 12,087, and the S&P 500 index soared 0.36%, on Thursday ahead of a three-day weekend due to the Good Friday that will also bring a crucial U.S. jobs report later the day, which will help determine the path ahead for the Federal Reserve.

Despite Thursday’s gains, Nasdaq ended this week down just over 1%, the S&P 500 also inched lower by 0.1% on the week, posting its first losing week in four, while Dow Jones was the only major index that ended with a positive mark of 0.6%, as investors weighed recession fears and lower-than-expected U.S. economic data with expectations for a reverse in Fed’s tightening policy campaign.

Based on the above, investors will be closely monitoring March U.S. NFP- nonfarm payroll report due later on the day for further signs on whether Fed’s aggressive rate hike monetary policy has started cooling down the labor market and slowing down the economy.

In February, the Nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000, well above the market’s expectation. The unemployment rate also increased above expectations to 3.6%, a sign that the U.S. employment market was still hot, despite the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation.

The labor market data likely keep the Fed on track to raise interest rates when it meets again May 02-03 (50-50 chance of another rate hike of 25 bps) with investors looking for weaker labor force readings in the hope that it could push the Fed to change course on its interest rate hiking campaign to curb inflation.

Adding to the above, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said yesterday he doesn’t see inflationary pressures going away soon, and it’s going to be difficult for Fed to get inflation back down to its 2% target soon.

Gold jumps above $2,025/oz on safety bets and a weaker dollar

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

The yellow metal rallied as high as $2,025/oz this morning, hitting a fresh 13-month high and may test its record price of $2,070/oz soon, while the white metal Silver also jumped above the $25/oz key resistance level, moving toward March 2022 highs of $27/oz.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

The yellow metal rallied as high as $2,025/oz this morning, hitting a fresh 13-month high and may test its record price of $2,070/oz soon, while the white metal Silver also jumped above the $25/oz key resistance level, moving toward March 2022 highs of $27/oz.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Gold is shining again, with the price breaking well above the $2,000 key psychological level and rallying toward the all-time high price of $2,070 hit in early March 2020, a few days after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The yellow metal rallied as high as $2,025/oz this morning, hitting a fresh 13-month high and may test its record price of $2,070/oz soon, while the white metal Silver also jumped above the $25/oz key resistance level, moving toward March 2022 highs of $27/oz.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Gold is shining again, with the price breaking well above the $2,000 key psychological level and rallying toward the all-time high price of $2,070 hit in early March 2020, a few days after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The yellow metal rallied as high as $2,025/oz this morning, hitting a fresh 13-month high and may test its record price of $2,070/oz soon, while the white metal Silver also jumped above the $25/oz key resistance level, moving toward March 2022 highs of $27/oz.

Gold, Daily chart

The precious metal market is outperforming the rest of the market, boosted by several important catalysts that are pushing gold and silver prices much higher, including the recent banking crisis, the softening dollar, the safety bets, and the falling bond yields.

Since the banking crisis erupted in the United States in early March, with the closure of two small U.S. banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank- and several problems with other regional banks, the dollar has been trading in a downward momentum, amid the growing concerns of the health of the U.S. banking sector, favoring safe-havens gold and silver.

Investors are selling a dollar for gold on speculation that the recent bank crisis could force Federal Reserve to end its aggressive monetary tightening in the U.S. and stop hiking or start reducing rates later in the year, weakening further greenback and bond yields, and boosting precious metals.

As a result, gold has gained almost $225/oz or over 12% since early March until today so far, bouncing from the yearly lows of $1,800/oz to the current levels of $2,025/oz, while Silver also gained $5/oz, or up 25%, rebounding sharply from the lows of $20/oz to as high as $25/oz this morning.

A weaker greenback, which hit a two-month low of 101.50, is beneficial for the dollar-denominated precious metals, making them less expensive for buyers with foreign currency, while the falling bond yields are making non-yielding gold and silver more attractive for hedging against turbulence times.

Gold is also trading at or near all-time highs in several currencies right now, including the British pound, Japanese yen, Indian rupee, and Australian dollar, and it would likely be hitting new highs in USD terms as well were the dollar to be devalued.

Brent jumps over 5% to $84 after a surprising OPEC+ output cut

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

On Sunday night, the surprising output cut by OPEC+ producers hit hard the short sellers on the crude oil contracts, with the price of Brent and WTI opening the session up as much as 8% to $85/b and $81.50/b respectively amid short-covering trades, before retreating during the day at the current gains of 5%.

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

On Sunday night, the surprising output cut by OPEC+ producers hit hard the short sellers on the crude oil contracts, with the price of Brent and WTI opening the session up as much as 8% to $85/b and $81.50/b respectively amid short-covering trades, before retreating during the day at the current gains of 5%.

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Brent and WTI crude oil prices jumped 5% to $84/b and $80/b on Monday morning, as OPEC and its allies led by Russia announced a surprising output cut of 1.657 million barrels per day to stabilize the oil market.

On Sunday night, the surprising output cut by OPEC+ producers hit hard the short sellers on the crude oil contracts, with the price of Brent and WTI opening the session up as much as 8% to $85/b and $81.50/b respectively amid short-covering trades, before retreating during the day at the current gains of 5%.

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.

 

Brent and WTI crude oil prices jumped 5% to $84/b and $80/b on Monday morning, as OPEC and its allies led by Russia announced a surprising output cut of 1.657 million barrels per day to stabilize the oil market.

On Sunday night, the surprising output cut by OPEC+ producers hit hard the short sellers on the crude oil contracts, with the price of Brent and WTI opening the session up as much as 8% to $85/b and $81.50/b respectively amid short-covering trades, before retreating during the day at the current gains of 5%.

Brent crude, Daily chart

OPEC+ decided to cut further by taking some proactive steps in case of any recession-driven petroleum demand reductions, especially after the recent sharp losses in oil prices in mid-March on the back of the banking crisis.

Investors have been surprised by the fresh cuts since the decision was made outside OPEC’s regular monthly meetings, the next of which is taking place later Monday.

The oil cartel announced it was voluntarily slashing output by 1.16 million barrels per day from May to the end of 2023, which would be its most significant cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Russia also decided to cut oil production by 500k barrels per day for the same period.

Looking into the OPEC group, the de facto leader Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut by 500k bpd, followed by other member’s cuts such as Iraq’s 221k, UAE’s 114k, and Kuwait’s 128k, amongst other smaller cutbacks from Algeria, Oman, Gabon, and Kazakhstan.

With the new cut, the total output reduction amount from OPEC+ will come in at 3.66 million barrels daily or 3.7% of global oil demand.

The selected involvement of 9 producing members in the fresh output cut deal suggests that loyalty to cuts may be stronger than has been the case in the past.

In October 2022, OPEC announced its decision to cut output by two million barrels per day as the momentum of global oil demand was down due to Chinese Covid-led mobility restrictions.

As was expected, the Biden administration criticized the move, saying it was not the time to cut production, with the spokesperson for the National Security Council saying that the cuts are not advisable at this moment given market uncertainty.