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Global oil tanker rates jolt higher on high fuel prices, risk premiums

February 25, 2022

Nasdaq SINGAPORE, Feb 25 – Oil tanker rates are soaring globally as traders scramble to cope with jitters over possible disruption in Russian supplies, as well as war risk premiums for ships plying the Mediterranean region following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Shipowners are also grappling with higher fuel costs after oil prices soared nearly $2 per barrel on Friday, with

The Fed could could still move markets Wednesday even with rates on hold for the foreseeable

September 15, 2020

CNBC While committed to keeping interest rates low for the next several years, the Federal Reserve still has plenty of work to do as it steers the U.S. economy through the pandemic. As central bank officials gather Tuesday and Wednesday for their policy meeting, a number of items are on the agenda, even as the mystery of where rates are headed

Fed holds rates steady, says economic growth is ‘well below’ pre-pandemic level

July 29, 2020

CNBC The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a decision announced Wednesday that came along with a tepid outlook on the coronavirus-plagued economy. In a move widely expected, the central bank kept its benchmark overnight lending rate anchored near zero, where it has been since March 15 in the early days of the pandemic. Along with keeping rates low, the

Global oil tanker rates jolt higher on high fuel prices, risk premiums

The Fed could could still move markets Wednesday even with rates on hold for the foreseeable

Fed holds rates steady, says economic growth is ‘well below’ pre-pandemic level

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