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Qatar Cut Off: Everything You Need To Know About Monday’s Mideast Earthquake
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Monday, June 5, 2017 9:28 AM EDT
As you’ve probably heard by now, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have cut most diplomatic ties with Doha. Air and sea travel have been suspended to and from the Gulf emirate and Riyadh is closing land crossings.
In this article: OIL
"Crude" Terror Ties
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Monday, June 5, 2017 9:07 AM EDT
Oil prices are getting a look at terror premium as four Arab Gulf States, led by Saudi Arabia, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar following the recent terror attack in London.
Oil Heads Higher As Countries Break With Qatar
Article By:
Daily Forex
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Monday, June 5, 2017 3:20 AM EDT
Both Brent crude and U.S. WTI futures were broadly higher during Monday’s Asian session as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE broke ties with Qatar on fears that Doha’s connections to terrorism would cause issues of national security.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Of June 5
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, June 4, 2017 8:00 PM EDT
EM FX closed last week on a firm note as weak US jobs data supported the notion that the Fed will find it hard to tighten in H2. No major US data will be reported this week and the FOMC embargo for the June 14 will be in effect.
Trump, UK And The Middle East Drive Uncertainty
Article By:
GoldCore
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Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:36 AM EDT
Yesterday gold hit $1,273.74/oz, a level not seen for five weeks. Analysts point to some safe-haven demand for the yellow metal on account of the geopolitical tensions, upcoming UK elections and tomorrow’s non-farm payroll data.
In this article: GLD
The Biggest "Blue" Sky In Energy Is Right Here
Article By:
Keith Schaefer
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 12:41 PM EDT
Investors have made huge capital gains in the last decade in energy metals—think uranium in 2007-2008, lithium in 2011 and lithium again in 2016.
In this article: LIT, JJC (RETIRED), JJNTF
Why The Uncertainty Over Crude Oil Prices Will Endure?
Article By:
Dennis U. Atuanya
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 8:33 PM EDT
24 oil-producing countries, members as well as non-members of the OPEC, met Thursday, 25 May, and voted to extend their production reduction accord by 9 months. The extension aims to rebalance the global oil market and stabilize oil prices.
Economists Puzzled By Unexpected Plunge In Saudi Foreign Reserves
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Monday, May 29, 2017 5:27 PM EDT
The stabilization of oil prices in the $50-60/bbl range was meant to have one particular, material impact on Saudi finances: it was expected to stem the accelerating bleeding of Saudi Arabian reserves.
The Vienna Deal: Only Temporary Relief In Oil Markets
Article By:
Dr. Dan Steinbock
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Monday, May 29, 2017 1:55 AM EDT
The Vienna agreement among OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers will extend oil cuts by nine months. After the deal, oil price plummeted by about 5 percent. Far more is needed to subdue new economic uncertainty and market volatility.
Emerging Markets: Week Ahead Preview - May 30
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, May 28, 2017 5:25 PM EDT
EM FX closed last week on a mixed note as markets struggled to find a compelling investment theme. US jobs data this week could provide clarity on Fed policy. We still think markets are still underestimating political risk in the big EM countries.
US Investors Dump Most Turkish Stocks Since September
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Saturday, May 27, 2017 9:17 AM EDT
While Turkey bans singing after dark, investors flee the Turkey ETF.
In this article: TUR
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed - Friday, May 26
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, May 26, 2017 2:58 PM EDT
In the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, Korea (+2.9%), Brazil (+2.7%), and Turkey (+2.6%) have outperformed this week, while Hungary (-2.9%), Indonesia (-1.3%), and UAE (-1.2%) have underperformed.