Today Markets Analysis: Silver prices recovered more than 1% from their two-day lows on Friday, but the rebound has yet to change the short-term technical picture. XAG/USD remains below the key $64.10–$64.15 head-and-shoulders neckline, leaving sellers in control while momentum indicators continue to favour the downside. Silver Rebounds, but Neckline Remains a Barrier Silver traded […]
DBS Group Research expects Taiwan’s central bank to keep its policy rate unchanged on September 17, before raising it to 2.125% in December. Analysts Taimur Baig and Chang Wei Liang highlight subdued August CPI, but anticipate a somewhat hawkish tone as the CBC remains vigilant on supply‑side inflation risks, higher wages and recovering domestic consumption. […]
Today Markets Analysis: WTI crude oil fell sharply before recovering part of its losses as reports of diplomatic efforts surrounding the Strait of Hormuz reduced some of the immediate supply-risk premium in oil markets. However, severely depleted global inventories, disrupted Gulf production and elevated freight costs continue to provide an important floor beneath prices. WTI […]
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann reports that USD/CNH has bounced sharply to 6.7153, with intraday gains likely capped near 6.7200. The bank’s earlier negative stance has softened as downward momentum fades, and over the next one to three weeks, it now expects the pair to edge higher within […]
ING analysts Chris Turner and Padhraic Garvey argue the Bank of Japan is likely to hike 25bp to 1.25% and then proceed cautiously. They see government resistance to aggressive tightening and project two additional 25bp hikes in January and April, taking the policy rate to 1.75%, which they view as near‑neutral ahead of a temporary […]
Today Markets Analysis: US inflation accelerated in August as gasoline prices surged, while core inflation also came in above expectations. The combination of renewed energy-price pressure and persistent underlying inflation has strengthened expectations for tighter Federal Reserve policy, pushing Treasury yields higher and weighing on the economic outlook even as US equity futures found some […]
Today Markets Analysis: Global bond markets remain highly sensitive to inflation, central-bank expectations and energy prices. Brazilian 10-year yields have eased as softer inflation strengthens expectations for further monetary easing, while UK and US government bond yields remain elevated as markets reassess the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Brazilian 10-Year Yield Falls on Rate-Cut […]
Today Markets Analysis: Russia’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.3% in August 2026, up from 6.0% in July and in line with market expectations. The increase reinforces the challenge facing policymakers as underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a monthly decline in consumer prices. Food and Core Inflation Move Higher Food inflation accelerated to 5.0%, […]
Today Markets Analysis: Global markets enter the week of September 14 with investors balancing geopolitical developments, elevated energy prices and a heavy calendar of economic and central-bank events. The possibility of constructive discussions surrounding tanker flows between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Iran has helped halt the latest surge in oil and natural […]
Today Markets Analysis: US equities rebounded on Friday, ending a four-session losing streak as crude oil prices and Treasury yields paused their recent advances. The recovery provided some relief to investors after a volatile week dominated by geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, […]