Oil News: Crude Traders Eye OPEC Report as Dollar Strengthens – FX Empire

Will OPEC's monthly report move the market? Traders are awaiting OPEC's monthly report, which could provide guidance on the direction of prices. Oil markets are hesitant, weighing concerns about a global supply glut and disappointment with China's recent $1.4 trillion stimulus package, which failed to boost oil demand. Concerns about deflation in China and Beijing's […]

Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic

Hurricane Kirk is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday and rapidly grow into a major hurricane, forecasters said. There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, and the storm system was not yet considered a threat to land. Kirk reached Category 3 status on Wednesday, according to […]

US strengthens Lebanon travel advisory following death of Hezbollah leader

Following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli attack, the State Department strengthened its travel advisory to Lebanon and renewed calls for Americans to leave the country. The latest advisory, issued Saturday, ordered the departure of family members of non-mission employees and allowed the departure of family members of mission employees and […]

Helene Strengthens; DeSantis Warns of Widespread Impacts

The storm currently hovering near the Yucatan Peninsula has officially strengthened into a hurricane, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned Floridians that the storm's impacts will be widespread and far-reaching beyond the bounds of uncertainty. According to an 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Helen is expected to become a hurricane […]

USD/INR strengthens as traders await Fed rate decision – FXStreet

The Indian rupee was trading lower in the early hours of the European market on Monday. A combination of lower crude oil prices, robust foreign capital inflows and strengthening Fed interest rate expectations is likely to limit INR depreciation. Investors are awaiting the release of India's trade balance and the US New York Empire State […]

Tropical Storm Ernesto again strengthens into a hurricane as it nears Canada  

Tropical Storm Ernesto reintensified into a hurricane on Sunday and moved toward the northeast Atlantic, bringing powerful swells to the U.S. East Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that Ernesto It became a hurricane again Maximum sustained winds were 75 mph, just barely reaching the Category 1 threshold. Ernesto is expected to strengthen over […]