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Sydney, Australia, [16 August 2024] – VT Markets, a global multi-asset broker, is proud to announce a new partnership with Newcastle United. This collaboration unites two entities that exemplify bravery, perseverance, and innovation. 

“We’re proud that VT Markets views Newcastle United as the ideal partner to support and elevate its ambitious growth plans in markets across the world.” said Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Silverstone. “We are delighted to welcome another internationally recognised partner to our club and look forward to working closely with VT Markets.” 

“We are incredibly excited about this partnership with Newcastle United, a team that exemplifies the same drive for excellence and innovation that we strive for at VT Markets,” said Agustin Bilinskis, Head of Strategy Operations, APAC of VT Markets.  

A special jersey bearing the number ‘77’ has been unveiled in honour of this collaboration. The number ‘77’ holds great significance for VT Markets, symbolizing good fortune and our aspirations for continued growth. In football, a player’s number and name represents their iconic and memorable identity, and to embody this global partnership, we chose a number that resonates deeply with our brand.  

The partnership was officially inaugurated at the J. League International Series 2024 in Japan. The event’s highlights included an exchange of appreciation tokens. Newcastle United presented a curated number ‘77’ jersey while VT Markets reciprocated with an appreciation trophy.  

This occasion unfolded at the 63,700-capacity Saitama Stadium in Japan on July 31^st, attended by representatives from both organisations. VT Markets was represented by Agustin Bilinskis, Head of Strategy Operations, APAC and Dandelyn Koh, Global Brand Lead. Representing Newcastle United was their Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Silverstone.  

About VT Markets  

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application. 

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website or email us at info@vtmarkets.com. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. 

For media enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please email media@vtmarkets.com, or contact: 

Dandelyn Koh 
Global Brand & PR Lead 
dandelyn.koh@vtmarkets.com  

Brenda Wong 
Assistant Manager, Global PR & Communications 
brenda.wong@vtmarkets.com

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If you want to understand why the markets are collapsing, read on to discover the reasons behind the recent Black Monday on Wall Street—and how you can still earn a tidy sum during a market crash. 

For those who have ever wondered when the next financial bubble might burst – it just did. 

For one, if you saw how stocks ended last week and checked the global indexes last night, you can tell there’s a lot of fear in the markets right now. 
 
Global markets have entered a perfect storm for a sell off.  

In case you missed it, here’s what happened last Monday on Wall Street:  

• The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day decline since September 2022. 

• The Dow plummeted by over 1,000 points. 

• The Nasdaq 100 lost nearly $1 billion in market value. 

• The VIX, Wall Street’s Fear Gauge, reached levels last observed during the 2008 Financial Crisis and the 2020 pandemic. 
 
And that was only in the US. 

Source: Reuters  

There’s no way to predict exactly when a stock market downturn will occur, but it’s safe to assume it will happen eventually. Market downturns are normal, and, unfortunately, they’re also unavoidable. 

A market crash essentially means that stock prices across various sectors of the market take a sharp decline. Many investors start selling their shares at the same time, and stock prices fall. When this happens on a broad scale, a market crash can occur. 

Just like this trade that’s causing mayhem in financial markets outside the US: The yen-carry trade. 

Over the last few days, the Japanese yen has surged and hit levels that haven’t been seen since World War II. 

The recent selloff is largely due to the yen-carry trade unwinding after the Bank of Japan raised rates twice in a row for the first time in 17 years. This move caused the yen to rebound from a 40-year low of 161.61 to 142.71 against the U.S. dollar 

Traders responded by selling off foreign assets and converting their money back to yen to limit their losses. It looks like the market might have gone too far too quickly, so we’re now seeing some adjustments during the European trading session as it moves back to more normal levels. 

Here’s what we found the other day: US stock market rebound after major market selloff during recession fears 

Many people associate market crashes with losing money. But if you take the right steps before a market downturn, you might not lose money at all.  

In fact, the opportunistic would see it as the best time to take advantage of the crash and make money from it. 
 
Take a cue from the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki who expected a historic crash across financial markets. 

“The biggest crash in world history is coming,” he said, adding that sell-offs create buying opportunities but that markets wouldn’t recover for a long time. “Get more gold, silver, and bitcoin while you can,” he tweeted. 

And because the entry point has been lowered, it’s easy for beginner traders to tap into the markets and start building their portfolios with minimal initial investment. It just takes the right approach. 

3 ways to profit from the market crash 

Exploit the yen-carry trade

While we did say that the crash was caused by the yen-carry trade, opportunities remain; the revised rates remain low enough for investor demand. As with how it has been done, the Japanese yen’s low-interest rates allow traders to borrow yen at low rates and invest in higher-yielding assets or currencies that are temporarily undervalued.  

Traders are, however, advised to be careful of sudden increases in the yen’s value due to upcoming BOJ hikes and Fed cuts; this can affect their returns. 

Trend trading 

Trend trading, a strategy based on identifying and following the direction of market movements, can be particularly effective during such volatile periods. 

We’ve written an article on why trend trading is one of the most effective ways to capture the hottest moments in the market.  
 
Read it here: The glamour of trend trading  

Short the market with CFD  

Since CFDs are derivatives, you don’t own the underlying asset. This also means you have the flexibility to respond swiftly to market crashes, capturing opportunities as they arise. 
 
Another word of wisdom to take heed from is this advice from Robert Kiyosaki: 

 Market crashes can be intimidating, but they also present opportunities for traders who know how to navigate them.  

Why trade CFDs with VT Markets? 

As an award-winning broker, VT Markets equips traders with everything they need to profit from the markets, regardless of market trajectory. By trading CFDs on the VT Markets app, you have… 

• Access to a wide range of assets 

• Tighter spread and near-instant liquidity 

• The power of leverage for higher returns 

…which makes it easy for traders to find opportunities to profit, whether it’s a bear market, a crash, or a downturn. 
 
 
 Start trading with VT Markets now 

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Key Points:

• Global oil demand is forecasted to increase by 1.1 mb/d in 2024 and 1.2 mb/d in 2025, with supply expected to grow by 580 kb/d in 2024 and 1.8 mb/d in 2025.
• Brent crude futures dropped from $91 to $83 per barrel, influenced by easing geopolitical concerns and a softer economic outlook.
• Refinery margins have declined across all regions, and global oil inventories surged by 34.6 million barrels (mb) in March, with further increases anticipated.
• The OPEC+ meeting in June will address production policies, with a balanced market expected in 2025, driven by supply growth from non-OPEC+ countries.

As we approach the end of 2024, the oil market remains dynamic, influenced by various factors including supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical developments, and economic conditions. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the oil market.

Global Oil Demand and Supply Dynamics

Global oil demand is forecasted to rise by 1.1 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2024, a decrease of 140 thousand barrels per day (kb/d) from previous estimates, primarily due to weaker-than-expected deliveries in Europe, causing a contraction in OECD demand in the first quarter. In 2025, the growth rate is anticipated to remain steady, with an increase of 1.8 mb/d, slightly exceeding the 2024 growth rate.

Meanwhile, global oil supply in 2024 is expected to increase by 580 thousand barrels per day (kb/d), reaching a record 102.7 million barrels per day (mb/d). This growth is fueled by a 1.4 mb/d rise in non-OPEC+ output, while OPEC+ production is predicted to decrease by 840 kb/d due to voluntary cuts.

In 2025, global oil supply is projected to grow by 1.8 mb/d, with non-OPEC+ countries contributing an additional 1.4 mb/d. This marks a reversal from the current year’s decline in OPEC+ output, which is expected to increase by 330 kb/d next year.

Market Conditions and Price Trends

Refinery margins and inventory levels:

Global refinery margins have decreased across all regions due to weaker-than-expected demand growth, leading to a prominent drop in middle distillate cracks and reduced throughput levels. In March, global oil inventories surged by 34.6 million barrels (mb), primarily driven by an increase in oil on water.

However, land stocks fell by 5.1 mb, reaching their lowest level since at least 2016. Preliminary data indicates that global oil stocks continued to rise in April.

Price movement and trends:

Brent crude futures have decreased from a six-month high of over $91 per barrel in early April to approximately $83 per barrel. This decline is primarily due to easing concerns about a broader Middle East conflict and a softer macroeconomic outlook.

Furthermore, benchmark oil prices experienced a sharp correction in April and early May, driven by worries about the global economy and oil demand, as well as progress towards a truce in Gaza.

This sell-off was particularly severe in middle distillate markets, where diesel and jet fuel cracks collapsed.

European Diesel Market Faces Decline and Market Impact

The European diesel market has faced a notable decline due to weak industrial activity and a mild winter, leading to a substantial drop in gasoil consumption.

In 2023, European gasoil demand decreased by 210 kb/d and further declined by 140 kb/d year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024.

This reduction in diesel deliveries, combined with weak demand in the United States, tipped OECD oil demand into contraction for the first quarter. Consequently, global oil demand projections have been revised downward.

OPEC+ Production Policy and Future Outlook

OPEC+ ministers scheduled to meet in Vienna on June 1 to discuss production policy for the remainder of the year.

Despite recent demand weakness, current balances indicate a call on OPEC+ crude oil at around 42 mb/d in the second half of the year, which is approximately 700 kb/d above its April output.

Looking ahead to 2025, the market is expected to be more balanced. Even if OPEC+ maintains voluntary production cuts, global oil supply could increase by 1.8 mb/d, driven by non-OPEC+ output expansions in the United States, Guyana, Canada, and Brazil. Understanding these dynamics is vital for anticipating market shifts in the coming years.

Inventory Management

Global oil inventories and their management will be crucial in maintaining market stability. Preliminary data shows further stock builds in April, indicating a need for careful monitoring to avoid renewed market volatility.

Effective inventory management will help balance supply and demand, ensuring that any sudden changes in production or consumption do not lead to key disruptions in the market.

As global dynamics shift, close attention to inventory levels will be essential in supporting steady market conditions and preventing unexpected fluctuations.

2024-2025 Oil Market Balances Supply with Geopolitical Uncertainties

The oil market outlook for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025 suggests a cautious yet optimistic scenario. While demand growth has been revised downward for 2024, supply adjustments and inventory management are expected to balance the market.

Key factors to watch include OPEC+ production decisions, geopolitical developments, and economic conditions that could influence both demand and prices.

Traders and investors should remain vigilant, leveraging detailed market data and forecasts to navigate this complex landscape effectively.