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Archive for August, 2026
Commodities
Corn Hits 3-Year High on US Crop Concerns
Corn futures jumped above $5 per bushel, hitting their highest level since July 2023 as mounting concerns over US crop yields pointed to tighter supplies. The Pro Farmer Crop Tour recently estimated the 2026 US corn yield at 173.2 bushels per acre, well below the USDA’s latest forecast of 180.7 bushels, while production was projected […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 4 weeks ago
Commodities
Palm Oil Retreats to One-Week Low
Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses, trading below MYR 4,900 per tonne and touching their lowest level in a week as traders returned from a holiday. Sentiment was pressured by a stronger ringgit and weaker soyoil prices on the Chicago market, while crude oil fell on renewed hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen. […]
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- 4 weeks ago
Commodities
Wheat Futures Hit 1-Month High
Wheat futures climbed toward $7 per bushel in late August, reaching their highest level since July 23, as intensifying Russia-Ukraine attacks threatened to further disrupt grain shipments from the Black Sea. The worsening conflict has raised concerns over the ability of the two major wheat exporters to move their crops to global markets, particularly as […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 4 weeks ago
Commodities
Soybeans Hold at 1-Month High
Soybean futures held above $12.2 per bushel, staying near a four-week high as weaker US crop conditions and fresh export demand supported prices. The USDA’s national soybean rating dipped over the past week, with the share of the crop rated good-to-excellent falling 1 percentage point to 60% for the week ended August 23. Although 91% […]
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- 4 weeks ago
ING, Institutional
US Dollar: Bond market supports cautious consolidation – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes the Dollar is drawing support from the US bond market as long-dated yields stabilise, while US-Canada trade tensions and Iran-related sanctions risks complicate the outlook. He argues renewed US-China trade frictions could hurt the Dollar, and sees downside risks dominating, although USD is expected to consolidate into the upcoming Jackson Hole […]
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- 4 weeks ago
CommerzBank, Institutional
Gold: Tariff conflict fuels safe haven bid – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch reports that Gold has surged to a three‑month high near USD 4,700 per ounce as US–Canada tariff tensions escalate and concerns over US debt intensify. Silver and Platinum have also rallied. Strong ETF inflows, particularly in North America, suggest sustained investor interest, and the bank sees indications that Gold prices will continue to rise. […]
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- 4 weeks ago
Institutional, MUFG
US Dollar: Fragmentation risks and reserve diversification – MUFG
Michael Wan at MUFG discusses US threats of economic punishment on countries dealing with Iran and new sanctions on over 60 entities. He argues that rising geoeconomic fragmentation encourages countries to diversify reserves, trade and financial links away from reliance on any single system, including the Dollar-based one. Wan also references ongoing US–Canada trade tensions […]
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- 4 weeks ago
Institutional
Australian Dollar: RBA risks and carry support – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the Australian Dollar (AUD) largely ignored the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) August Minutes, which reiterated Governor Michele Bullock’s warning that another rate hike is quite possible. Futures imply around 60% odds of a final 25 bps hike to 4.60% by year-end. Haddad sees risks skewed toward an […]
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- 4 weeks ago
Institutional, Rabobank
British Pound: Range trading outlook against Euro – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses the British Pound’s (GBP) recent performance, noting it is currently the top G10 currency on a 1‑day view but only middling over longer horizons. Foley expects EUR/GBP to trade in a range over the coming weeks, with a mild upside bias later in the year as fiscal realism […]
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- 4 weeks ago
ING, Institutional
Canadian Dollar: Trade conflict keeps downside risks alive against US Dollar – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights escalating US-Canada trade tensions, with new US tariffs on Canadian autos and parts announced for early next year. He notes both sides remain entrenched in conflict territory and argues the recent rebound in USD/CAD has room to extend beyond 1.390, as trade risks and broader Dollar dynamics continue to influence the […]
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- 4 weeks ago