As has been the story of this morning’s session, fears of Omicron-induced restrictions are elevated. This has weighed considerably on risk sentiment, with energy prices and airline/travel stocks suffering.Shares of U.S. airlines have fallen between 2.7% and 3.7% in premarket, with WTI down 3% and Br

Russia’s Novak says it is too early to speak of the feasibility of changing parameters of OPEC+ deal Novak adds, OPEC+ will discuss the need to change the deal conditions on Jan 4~ Given the weakness in crude-space today, OPEC+ members will be questioning the need for the expected 400kpbd increase i

I’m a self-confessed GBP perma-bull, but I’m starting to doubt whether GBP/USD can continue to hold these December lows. Especially in light of the rising lockdown fears, which have been stoked by the news that the UK’s Cabinet is set to meet at 14:00GMTI dread to think how much lower we’d be if it

The Sun’s Harry Cole reports that UK cabinet to meet at 1400 GMT
~ I think we all know what the topic will be.~ Worth noting Dominic Raab was keen to point to Omicron deaths earlier this morning, perhaps softening the ground for further restrictions? 

Springboard report that UK shopper numbers down 8.5% in central London over the weekend vs previous weekend.Numbers were down 6.4% over the weekend in cities outside of London vs previous weekendTotal UK shopper numbers in high streets down 2.6% over weekend vs previous weekend Considering commentat

We rolled out a new version of our website last week.
It’s something our developers have been working on for awhile and over time, I’m sure it will be an improvement. We’ve had some stability issues early on but that’s already improving. Getting to 100% uptime is our top priority and we’ll ge

On the holidays’ eve, from 15 December until 22 December, FBS and Leicester City Football Club are holding a joint contest — New Year Football Rush. Whether a fan, trader or investor, any person can win a tour of King Power Stadium or tickets to Leicester City’s home game on 23 January. New Year F

Full steam ahead of the US dollar into the weekend
Major US indices all close lower with the Dow leading the way
Crude oil futures settle at $70.86
US dollar moving higher as traders react to Waller comments
US National Security Advisor: Iran nuclear talks ’not going well‘

The hawkish comments from the Fed’s Waller along with some late risk aversion in stocks have sent the US dollar to fresh highs on the day.
The dollar has held a steady bid throughout North American trading, suggesting year end flows could be a factor. In any case, the dollar is at its best levels ag

The US major indices all closed lower today. The Dow industrial led the way with a -532 point decline more -1.48%. The NASDAQ index was the best of the worst day modest -0.07% one
The small-cap Russell 2000 but to the trend with a gain of 1%.
The final numbers are showing:

Dow industrial avera