Rising oil prices dampen risk appetite

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of rising oil prices on investor sentiment and the implications of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Send us Fan Mail Investors grow impatient with the slow progress in US-Iran talks. Oil prices edge higher again as the Hormuz Strait remains closed, putting gold under pressure. BoJ did not surprise with a rate hike, but hawkish dissenters keep dollar/yen below 160. Focus shifts to US data calendar and 7-year US auction. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www....

Topics covered

• oil prices
• US-Iran talks
• risk appetite
• BoJ
• US data calendar

Keywords

• oil prices
• risk appetite
• US-Iran talks
• BoJ
• gold
• dollar/yen
• US auction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US-Iran, BoJ

Places: Hormuz Strait, US, Japan

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