Fed President expresses confidence in the recovery, but sees no change in the current policy
The rise in bond yields is not worrying according to Jerome Powell as it reflects greater confidence in the US economic recovery. The surge in…
Brent prompt month futures remained range-bound on early Monday, as newly implemented European travel restrictions were anticipated to reduce gasoline and jet demand in February. Furthermore, lower speculative demand on WTI contract is likely to have eased upward flat price pressure, as shown by the latest CTFC report. Finally, Saudi official selling prices are expected to dip lower, compared to the benchmark, as Asian demand looks increasingly uncertain.
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