Articles by Rebecca Torres
Loonie Under Pressure as BoC, Fed Signals Loom
The Canadian dollar weakened to C$1.3866 per USD ahead of twin central bank signals Wednesday. BoC minutes and Fed rate decision could set the tone for the loonie.
Natural Gas Storage Glut Pressures Prices Below $3
U.S. natural gas storage is 148 Bcf above the five-year average, capping prices below $3. Supply growth and mild demand weigh, but rising LNG exports could tighten the market.
Canada's Gasoline Prices Dip 2.2 Cents, But Oil Stocks Face Bigger Tests
Canada's average gasoline price fell 2.2 cents, but investors should watch refining margins and crude prices, not just pump prices, for Suncor, Imperial, and Cenovus.
Brent Dips to $105 but Futures Curve Signals Persistent Supply Crunch
Brent crude slipped to $105 after an overnight spike, but a steep backwardation in the futures curve indicates supply remains scarce, keeping inflation and Fed policy in focus.
UK Fuel Prices Defy Oil Drop: Petrol at 169.1p, Diesel 190.9p
UK pump prices continue to climb, with petrol at 169.1p and diesel at 190.9p, even as Brent crude retreats. The lag between oil and forecourt prices keeps pressure on consumers.
Fuel Costs Surge: Wholesale Petrol Jumps 9c as Brent Tops $108
Wholesale petrol prices across Australia jumped 9 cents per litre in four days, with Brent crude at $108. This will hit motorists and transport stocks.
Diesel Tops $6 as Gasoline Hits $4.30: Inflation Risks Mount
Gasoline at $4.295 and diesel above $6 signal fresh inflation risks as crude's geopolitical premium overrides softer demand.
BWET Surges 108% in a Month: What This Tanker Futures ETF Really Holds
BWET ETF closed at $650, up 108% in a month, driven by surging tanker freight futures. Investors should understand it tracks shipping rates, not oil or tanker stocks.
Loonie Slips Despite Oil Spike: Why CAD Ignored $104 Crude
The Canadian dollar weakened to C$1.3834 per USD even as oil surged past $104. Higher U.S. yields and trade tensions outweighed the crude boost.
Dollar Index Climbs to 99.08 Ahead of CPI: Key Levels to Watch
The dollar index advanced to 99.08 ahead of Friday's CPI, supported by strong producer prices and rising Treasury yields. Core inflation will dictate next direction.
GTA Fuel Prices Split: Gasoline Drops, Diesel Surges in Market Signal
Toronto-area gasoline falls 7 cents Friday, but diesel's 9-cent jump highlights supply-chain cost pressures. The divergence is a key signal for investors watching inflation and energy stocks.