Brent crude futures ( OIL ) are rising today following the contract rollover and are gradually moving back toward the $100 per barrel area. Talks between the U.S. side and the Iranian delegation failed to produce any breakthrough, while Tehran, in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly presented a highly demanding set of […]
USD/CAD steadies after three days of gains, trading around 1.4100 during Asian hours on Thursday. The USD/CAD pair has moved little as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) maintains its position amid cautious sentiment surrounding oil prices. Crude oil prices may rise due to lingering uncertainty surrounding United States-Iran diplomatic talks. Speaking at the UN General […]
USD/CHF loses ground after registering modest gains the previous day, trading around 0.8240 during Asian hours on Thursday. Traders await the Swiss National Bank (SNB) interest rate decision due later in the day. SNB seen holding rates as inflation forecast set for upgrade Economists at DBS Group Research expect the SNB to leave its policy […]
The EUR/USD pair drifts lower for the third straight day, hitting a fresh low since July 28 during the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1380-1.1375 region, nearly unchanged for the day, as bears turn cautious ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and […]
Corn futures are under pressure as traders reduce risk ahead of high-level US-China discussions, while the underlying supply picture remains mixed. The market is balancing near-term uncertainty around global trade with fresh export demand, a seasonal slowdown in US ethanol production and a lower European corn crop estimate. The December 2026 corn contract is trading […]
The South Korean won is weakening toward 1,370 per US dollar, reversing its recent rebound as a sharp rise in US Treasury yields strengthens the dollar and higher oil prices increase concerns over Korea’s import costs. The US 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level since July 2007, while stronger-than-expected US economic data […]
Copper futures are trading below $6.70 per pound, pulling back from record levels as a stronger US dollar and rising Federal Reserve rate expectations temporarily weigh on the metal. The retreat comes against an increasingly tight physical supply backdrop. The suspension of operations at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile following the death of a worker […]
The Indian rupee is trading around 95.8 per US dollar, extending its decline as higher crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields combine to increase pressure on the currency. The immediate challenge for the rupee is the renewed rise in energy prices. Brent crude has reclaimed the $100-per-barrel level, increasing […]
European natural gas prices are rebounding toward €74/MWh as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East continues to keep global LNG supply risks firmly in focus. The market is recovering from a three-week low as traders assess whether diplomatic efforts can reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for LNG and energy shipments from the Persian […]
The offshore yuan is weakening beyond 6.71 per US dollar, approaching a three-week low as renewed US dollar strength combines with uncertainty over the future of the US-China trade truce. The dollar is gaining support from a sharp increase in expectations for Federal Reserve tightening. Markets are now pricing approximately a 70% probability of a […]