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Energies, Institutional
Coal Holds Near Three-Month High as Energy Disruptions Revive Demand
Today Markets Analysis: Coal prices held above $145 per tonne in mid-September, remaining close to their highest levels in three months as disruptions across global energy markets encouraged a renewed shift toward coal-fired power generation. The latest move highlights an important change in the global energy balance. While the Middle East is not a major […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Institutional, Metals
Copper Extends Fall as Hawkish Fed Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Weigh on Industrial Metals
Today Markets Analysis: Copper futures fell to around $6.40 per pound on Monday, extending last week’s losses and reaching a six-week low as expectations for tighter US monetary policy weighed on risk-sensitive industrial metals. The decline comes as markets increasingly price a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday, while renewed oil supply disruptions are […]
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- 3 weeks ago
GBP, Institutional, Technical Analysis
British Pound Consolidates Above 1.3500 as UK Data and Fed-BoE Decisions Approach
Currency Hedger Analysis: GBP/USD is consolidating above the 1.3500 psychological level as traders prepare for a week dominated by UK inflation and labour-market data, alongside monetary-policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England. The pound retains some support from stronger-than-expected UK growth, but rising US rate-hike expectations and renewed Middle East tensions are […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Energies, Institutional
WTI Rebounds Toward Four-Month Highs as Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Revives Supply Risks
Today Markets Analysis: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rebounded toward nearly four-month highs after Saudi Arabia shut its major East-West crude pipeline following drone attacks, highlighting renewed risks to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. The disruption comes as diplomatic efforts to establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz have been postponed, leaving traders […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Institutional, JPY
Yen Holds Near Seven-Month High as BOJ Tightening Bets Strengthen
Currency Hedger Analysis: The Japanese yen eased toward ¥154 per US dollar on Monday but remained close to its strongest level since February, as markets increasingly price a more aggressive tightening path from the Bank of Japan. The combination of higher Japanese interest-rate expectations, carry-trade unwinding and potential repatriation flows is creating a significantly more […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Institutional
Palm Oil Rebounds Above MYR 4,850 as Crude Strengthens and Supply Risks Persist
Today Markets Analysis: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded above MYR 4,850 per tonne after recently falling to a two-week low, with bargain hunting and strength across rival edible oils helping prices recover. Firmer crude oil has provided an additional source of support by improving palm oil’s competitiveness as a biodiesel feedstock, although rising Malaysian inventories […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Institutional
Cocoa Prices Retreat as Ghana Farmgate Increase Triggers Short-Covering and Supply Concerns
Today Markets Analysis: Cocoa prices have retreated towards the end of the week after a brief mid-week recovery, with the market continuing to balance improving supply prospects against renewed concerns over West African production. Ghana’s proposal to increase its 2026/27 cocoa farmgate price by around 6% has encouraged some short-covering while raising concerns that higher […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Institutional
Arabica Coffee Prices Fall to Seven-Week Low as Brazil Harvest Boosts Supply
Today Markets Analysis: Arabica coffee prices have fallen to a seven-week low as strong Brazilian harvest output increases global supply and puts renewed pressure on prices. The larger crop is improving availability and reducing supply-cost concerns, leaving the market increasingly focused on whether demand can absorb the additional production. Brazilian Harvest Weighs on Coffee Prices […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Energies, Institutional
Brent Crude Jumps to Four-Month High as Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Intensifies Supply Risk
Today Markets Analysis: Brent crude surged toward $108 a barrel, reaching a four-month high after gaining more than 9% last week, as Saudi Arabia shut a major crude pipeline following drone attacks. The disruption has exposed another vulnerability in Middle Eastern energy infrastructure at a time when uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is already […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Energies, Institutional
US Heating Oil Hits Record High as Tight Distillate Supplies Face Fresh Supply Risks
Today Markets Analysis: US heating oil prices have climbed to around $5.10 per gallon, reaching a record high as mounting disruptions across global crude and refined-product supply chains intensify pressure on an already-tight distillate market. With US inventories well below their historical average, refinery capacity close to its limits and the winter heating season approaching, […]
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- 3 weeks ago