Category: Crude Oil

Crude Oil

What does MM think of recent Crude Oil volatility?

Crude oil has quickly surrendered its recent gains as recession fears again became front and centre of investors’ minds

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Weekend report 12/07/2025

Weekend Q&A: Tariffs are back, but equities are still flaunting new highs

The ASX200 slipped 0.3% last week after dancing around the psychological 8600 level almost daily. While the index traded in a tight range, it was a very different story on the stock and sector level, with utilities surging +3.4% while real estate fell -3.2%, two theoretically rate-sensitive sectors moving in opposite directions. However, most of the action unfolded in the resources with a strong advance by iron ore in the back end of the week, helping heavyweight BHP Group (BHP) bounce over $2 to test its March high.

Afternoon report 11/07/2025

The Match Out: ASX dips, Rare Earth stocks roar, as U.S Govt buys in

The ASX 200 once again knocked its head on the 8600 level today, with a strong open sold into as US Futures tracked lower during our time zone after news emerged of a potential 35% tariff on imports from Canada to the US.