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Crude marches on

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
02 August 2021
Private equity firm CD&R readies Morrisons counter-bid.
  • U.S. West Texas Intermediate and international benchmark Brent crude oil futures finished higher, led by the global benchmark which topped the $75 a barrel level, putting it in a position to challenge its July top at $76.
  • Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is poised to start a bidding war for the British supermarket chain Morrisons, the target of an $8.8 billion offer from a U.S. group.
  • China’s role as a key driver of the Australian dollar is being re-evaluated in global markets, helping send the currency to levels well below where traditional modelling suggests it should be.

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
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Miguel worked for major financial institutions such as Banco Santander, and Banco Central-Hispano. He is a published author of currency trading books.