Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Oil prices rose over 1% on Tuesday, bouncing back from recent steep losses as investors reacted to ongoing trade tensions and recession concerns. Brent crude futures climbed 81 cents, or 1.26%, to $65.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 92 cents, or 1.52%, reaching $61.61 as of 0051 GMT.
The rebound followed a 2% slide on Monday, when oil prices neared a four-year low due to fears that U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff strategy could stall global economic growth and reduce energy demand. Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on all U.S. imports, with some reaching up to 50%, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and counter decades of trade liberalization.
In response, several nations, including China—the world’s second-largest economy—are implementing retaliatory tariffs. Trump warned of further duties if China maintains its countermeasures. Analysts like Tony Sycamore from IG note that if U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports climb to a projected 104%, global markets could face a sharp downturn, amplifying recession risks.
Adding to concerns, a Reuters poll suggested U.S. crude and distillate inventories likely rose by 1.6 million barrels last week, signaling tepid demand. Still, analysts see a potential price floor. With U.S. oil production break-even costs around $60 per barrel, sustained low prices may lead to reduced drilling and investment. According to Eurasia Group, if prices stay low, output could drop from the current 13.4 million barrels per day, supporting a WTI floor in the $50 range.
The oil market remains highly sensitive to geopolitical developments and economic outlooks, with traders closely watching U.S.-China relations and global demand indicators.
