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Stock markets and the global economy Sep 17, 2019

Stock markets are still under the influence of the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. This incident happened on Saturday. Nevertheless, it remains as one of the most important topics even several days after the incident. It is not surprising because Saudi Arabia is the second biggest oil producer in the world. Another issue which …

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Stock markets on September 16

Stock markets and regional tensions in the Middle East

Stock markets and regional tensions in the Middle East The stock markets in the U.S. and Europe reacted to the news that Houthi rebels attacked the oil processing plants. On Saturday, Houthi rebels claimed the responsibility for the attack which damaged the oil processing plant in Abqaiq. It is worth mentioning that this plant is …

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Lebanese Economy at State of Emergency

The Lebanese government is set to declare a state of emergency for their country’s economy. Lebanon’s plan will trigger or start acceleration reforms to support the faltering Lebanese economy. The nation’s prime minister, Saad Hariri, emphasized the vitality of lessening to the country’s deficits to local media on Monday. Hariri’s media appearance came after a …

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Petroleum Products: Landscape of oil refinery industry with oil storage tank and pulution environment.

Sanctions Drop Iran’s Crude Sales

In a news report, calculations showed petroleum product sales remained stable at nearly $500 million a month from the Islamic Republic together with its shipping data. Meanwhile, U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil industry have reduced the OPEC countries’ crude exports by more than 80%. Sanctions have almost affected Iran’s exports of oil products, mainly fuel …

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U.K. politics and stocks

European Union Backs Up Iran’s Nuclear Plans

Leaders from the European Union are scheduled to meet this Friday at Helsinki, Finland.  The EU ministers are set to discuss plans on how to keep the Iran nuclear deal alive. According to reports, the European Union’s plan will protect the passage of commercial ships in the Persian Gulf region. United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Dominic …

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Market Charts and Analysis

Daily Market Charts and Analysis August 26, 2019

GBPAUD The pair failed to sustain its strength after it broke out from 200 MA, which will send the pair lower towards MA 50.  Increasing global headwinds, threats to security, and sharpening trade tensions will shape the G7 (Group of Seven) leaders’ meeting in France where Prime Minister Scott Morrison represents Australia as a special …

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Wibest – Crude oil

Crude Oil Gains After the Weekly US Inventory Data | Wibest

Crude oil prices inched up after the report from the weekly US stockpile was released. The data showed a drop far more than what analysts expected. The US West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1.05 percent or 0.61 points in Wednesday’s trading sessions. A barrel of the US crude currently sells at 58.60 US …

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Wibest – Oil Prices: An aerial shot of crude oil storages with oil tanker ships on the background.

Crude Oil Prices Slowly Recover as Tensions Rise

Oil and petroleum prices recovered in Wednesday’s session. Oil futures are now trading in positive territories. The US WTI crude oil futures inched up 0.24 points or 0.42%. Commodities analysts and crude oil traders expected a slow and steady recovery. Crude oil barrels ranged from 56.86 US dollars to 57.27 US dollars in sessions. The …

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Petroleum and Oil Prices trades flat in Wednesday’s session

Crude oil and petroleum futures were seen in the trading flat in today’s session. The oil market continues to weigh on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the slowing demand. Brent oil futures, the benchmark for crude oil prices at the Atlantic, went down a mere 0.49 points or 0.79%. Brent oil prices reached …

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