Oil prices up 3% to 4-month high on US crude stock drop, Russian refinery attacks

Oil prices up 3% to 4-month high on US crude stock drop, Russian refinery attacks

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose about 3% to a four-month high on Wednesday on a surprise withdrawal in U.S. crude inventories, a bigger-than-expected drop in U.S. gasoline stocks and potential supply disruptions after Ukrainian attacks on...
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Pakistan to ask for new, longer-term bailout during IMF review

Pakistan to ask for new, longer-term bailout during IMF review

By Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold a second and last review of Pakistan’s $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) this week, the finance ministry and the IMF said on Wednesday, during which...
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Ukrainian drones damage Russian oil refineries in second day of attacks

Ukrainian drones damage Russian oil refineries in second day of attacks

By Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ukraine struck Russian oil refineries in a second day of heavy drone attacks on Wednesday, causing a fire at Rosneft’s biggest refinery in one of the most serious attacks against Russia’...
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Room for Hungary rate policy moves is narrowing, central bank warns

Room for Hungary rate policy moves is narrowing, central bank warns

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s central bank on Wednesday repeated a warning that government moves to curb its independence could limit the room for monetary policy manoeuvring as Prime Minister Viktor Orban moved to tighten overs...
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US lawmakers to propose legislation seeking more scrutiny of Chinese real estate purchases

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce legislation on Thursday to significantly expand government foreign investment reviews of real estate purchases by buyers from China and other foreign countries posing nati...
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China gives details of equipment and consumer goods trade-in plan

China gives details of equipment and consumer goods trade-in plan

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s cabinet on Wednesday issued details of its plan to promote large-scale equipment upgrades and sales of consumer goods, one of a series of steps China is taking to boost the economy which has struggled to recover...
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7 Ways To Play Silver Before Prices Go Parabolic

7 Ways To Play Silver Before Prices Go Parabolic

Here are some diverse ideas to consider with silver iShares Silver Trust (SLV): The SLV presents convenient exposure to silver. ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ): SILJ offers risk-mitigated speculation. Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV): PSLV is...
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The 3 Best Commodity Stocks To Buy Now

The 3 Best Commodity Stocks To Buy Now

These companies keep defying expectations These are the best commodity stocks to buy now for the core portfolio. Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Aggressive capacity expansion and healthy cash flows. Rio Tinto (RIO): Investment grade balance sheet and focus on t...
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Staying Bullish On Natural Gas

Staying Bullish On Natural Gas

The United States is expected to become the world’s largest exporter of liquified natural gas (LNG) in 2023. Last year was a record for long-term contracts signed by U.S. LNG exporters, with agreements for 65 million metric tons per year...
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