Institutional
ING, Institutional
Brent: Supply risks and Saudi cuts support prices – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Brent and WTI have rallied sharply as Middle East tensions escalate and Saudi Arabia reports a steep drop in output. They highlight rising risks to Saudi energy infrastructure and Red Sea exports, alongside stronger Chinese crude buying and tight US inventories, suggesting Oil markets are increasingly […]
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Institutional, UOB
Euro: Downside risks while 1.1585 holds against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight growing downside momentum in EUR/USD after a sharp drop to 1.1591, though they see limited scope for a sustained break below 1.1585 in the very near term. Over the coming weeks, a daily close under 1.1585 would raise the risk of a move toward […]
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GBP, Institutional
GBPUSD rises after UK GDP and industrial production data
UK GDP grew by 0.4% m/m, compared with expectations of 0.0% and 0.3% previously. GBPUSD chart (H1 interval) Source: xStation5
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Institutional, JPY
BoJ set to raise interest rates by 25 bps next week – Reuters
According to a Reuters report, sources say that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to raise interest rates, most likely by 25 basis points, at the policy meeting on September 18. This move will push interest rates higher to 1.25%, a level not seen in the last 31 years. The report also showed that the BoJ might […]
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Institutional
Iran and Gulf states will meet to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz shipping — FT
Iran and Gulf states are set to hold a meeting aimed at securing buy-in for a temporary deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter. Regional states seek a […]
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Institutional, JPY, Technical Analysis
Currency Hedger – Pick of The Week – USD/JPY
If you want to trade a volatile asset class right now, foreign exchange, specifically yen crosses and USD/JPY, is the place to find it. The yen has seen a huge uplift in its volatility in recent days, and is higher by more than 1.5% so far this week. A story of intervention The yen is […]
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Institutional, Metals
Copper Holds Decline as Tariff Fears Ease
Copper futures traded around $6.45 per pound on Friday after plunging nearly 5% in the previous session, pressured by reports that the US is reconsidering plans to impose import tariffs on refined metals. US officials were reportedly concerned that the proposed levies could push domestic copper prices even higher and increase manufacturing costs. The metal […]
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Energies, Institutional
US Heating Oil Surpasses $5
US heating oil prices climbed to around $5.12 per gallon, their highest level on record, amid persistent tight distillate supplies. EIA data showed that US distillate stockpiles, which include diesel and heating oil, rose by 2.1 million barrels in the week ended September 4, but remained 13% below the five-year average, indicating that inventories remain […]
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Commodities, Institutional
Corn Hovers Near 3-Year High
Corn futures hovered above $5.1 per bushel, near their highest since mid-2023, supported by tightening global supply as disruptions to Ukrainian exports reshape trade flows. Argentina is on track for record corn exports as buyers turn to its supplies following disruptions to Ukrainian shipments caused by Russian attacks on Black Sea ports. Argentina is expected […]
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Institutional, Metals
Zinc Holds Decline
Zinc prices hovered below $3,900 per tonne after pulling back sharply from an over four-year high, amid a broader, sentiment-driven selloff across the base-metals complex. The downturn was triggered by a report that the White House was hesitating over import tariffs on refined copper, prompting traders to unwind bullish positions and take profits. Increased bets […]
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