Analysis and Recommendations: Crude Oil dipped another 16 cents as continued supply worries weigh on the markets. Even though data from OPEC show a drop
Crude Oil dipped another 16 cents as continued supply worries weigh on the markets. Even though data from OPEC show a drop in production, Russia, Iraq and ISIS are more than covering the short falls. Brent Oil added 17 cents as France and its allies bombs Syrian oil pumps held by ISIS.
Oil prices rose in volatile trade on Tuesday, as markets weighed the continuing oversupply of crude against the increased geopolitical uncertainty following the Paris terror attacks.
Still, despite the French airstrikes against Islamic State’s stronghold in Syria following Friday’s attacks, analysts said the increased risks are unlikely to disrupt production. Oil prices have been depressed for more than a year as ample supplies around the globe were met by tepid demand for crude. While some producers like the U.S. have cut back on their output in recent months, others like Saudi Arabia and Russia have continued to pump crude at a high pace in a bid to defend their share of the market.
A rise in U.S. oil stockpiles seen in recent weeks is unlikely to change this week due to the continuing refinery maintenance season. The American Petroleum Institute, an industry group, will report its stockpiles data later in the day, followed by the official report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Wednesday.
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Today’s economic releases:
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Event |
Actual |
Forecast |
Previous |
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AUD |
RBA Assist Gov Kent Speaks |
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AUD |
Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes |
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NZD |
Inflation Expectations (QoQ) |
1.9% |
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1.9% |
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GBP |
CPI (MoM) (Oct) |
0.1% |
0.1% |
-0.1% |
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GBP |
CPI (YoY) (Oct) |
-0.1% |
-0.1% |
-0.1% |
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GBP |
PPI Input (MoM) (Oct) |
0.2% |
0.2% |
0.5% |
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EUR |
German ZEW Current Conditions |
54.4 |
55.0 |
55.2 |
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EUR |
German ZEW Economic Sentiment |
10.4 |
6.0 |
1.9 |
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EUR |
ZEW Economic Sentiment |
28.3 |
35.2 |
30.1 |
Upcoming Economic Events that you should be monitoring:
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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USD |
FOMC Member Tarullo Speaks |
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USD |
TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Sep) |
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20.4B |
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USD |
API Weekly Crude Oil Stock |
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6.300M |
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AUD |
RBA Assist Gov Debelle Speaks |
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AUD |
Wage Price Index (QoQ) (Q3) |
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0.6% |
0.6% |
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USD |
FOMC Member Lockhart Speaks |
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USD |
Building Permits (MoM) (Oct) |
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3.1% |
-5.0% |
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USD |
Building Permits (Oct) |
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1.150M |
1.105M |
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USD |
Housing Starts (MoM) (Oct) |
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-3.9% |
6.5% |
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USD |
Housing Starts (Oct) |
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1.160M |
1.206M |
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USD |
Crude Oil Inventories |
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4.224M |
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USD |
FOMC Meeting Minutes |
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Government Bond Auctions
Date Time Country
Nov 18 11:30 Germany New Eur 5bn Dec 2017 Schatz
Nov 18 11:30 UK 2% 2025 Gilt auction
Nov 18 11:30 Portugal Eur 1-1.25bn; bond auction
Nov 18 16:30 Sweden Announces details of Bond on 25 Nov
Nov 18 N/A Holland Announces details of Bond on 24 Nov
Nov 19 10:30 Spain 0.25% Apr 2018 Bono, 1.15% Jul 2020 Bono, 5.4% Jan 2023
Nov 19 10:50 France Eur 7-8bn; 4.25% Oct 2018 OAT, 0.25% Nov 2020 OAT, 2.25%
Nov 19 11:50 France Eur 1-1.5bn; 0.25% Jul 2024, 1.85% Jul 2027, 3.15% Jul 2032
Nov 19 N/A US Holds 10-year TIPS auction
Nov 20 16:30 Italy Announces details of CTZ/BTPei on 25 Nov
Nov 23 12:00 Belgium Auctions OLOs
Nov 23 N/A US Holds 2-year note auction
Nov 24 17:30 Italy Announces details of BTPs/CCTeu on 27 Nov
Nov 24 N/A Holland Eur 1.0-2.0bn 0.25% Jul 2025 DSL
Nov 24 N/A US Holds 5-year note auction
Nov 25 11:03 Sweden Holds bond auction
Nov 25 11:10 Italy Auctions CTZ/BTPei
Nov 25 11:30 Germany Eur 3bn 1.0% Aug 2025 Bund
Nov 25 N/A US Holds 2-year FRN auction
Nov 25 N/A US Holds 7-year note auction
Nov 26 11:03 Sweden Holds bond auction
Nov 27 11:03 Sweden Holds bond auction
Nov 27 11:10 Italy Auctions BTPs/CCTeus