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Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
European Natural Gas Prices Slide Below €78 but Winter Supply Crisis Risks Keep TTF Gas Near Multi-Year Highs
Today Markets Analysis European natural gas prices moved lower on Thursday, falling below €78/MWh, but the decline remains relatively modest against the scale of the supply risks facing the European market. The Dutch TTF benchmark remains close to multi-year highs as traders assess whether Europe can rebuild gas inventories sufficiently before the 2026/27 heating season. […]
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JPY, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Japanese Yen Slides to 156 as Hawkish Fed, Strong Dollar and BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Drive Volatility
Today Markets Analysis: The Japanese yen remained under pressure on Thursday, trading around 156.1 per US dollar after three consecutive sessions of losses, as a stronger US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision temporarily outweighed expectations for further monetary tightening from the Bank of Japan. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Coffee Prices Slide to 2.5-Month Low as Record Global Supply, Brazil Rains and Rising Vietnam Exports Pressure Futures
Today Markets Analysis: Coffee futures extended their three-week decline on Wednesday, with arabica falling to a 2.5-month low as expectations for abundant global supplies continue to outweigh support from historically low arabica inventories and potential El Niño-related crop risks. December ICE NY Arabica coffee closed at 281.10 cents per pound, down 2.10 points, or 0.74%, […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Cocoa Prices Rise as Ghana Crop Risks and West African Weather Concerns Clash With Surging Ivory Coast Supply
Today Markets Analysis: Cocoa futures moved higher on Wednesday as the market continues to trade within a broad sideways range, balancing rising inventories and stronger Ivory Coast production against concerns over Ghana’s 2026/27 crop, West African weather risks and cocoa quality. December ICE NY cocoa closed at 5,924, up 56 points, or 0.95%, while December […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Cotton Futures Under Pressure as Dollar and Fed Outlook Weigh on Demand
Today Markets Analysis: US cotton futures are coming under renewed pressure as a firmer US dollar, weaker crude oil prices and a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook combine to create a challenging near-term environment for the fibre market. October 2026 cotton was the weakest of the actively traded contracts, closing at 80.44 cents per pound, […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Soybeans Edge Higher as Traders Await US Export Demand Signals
Today Markets Analysis: US soybean futures are heading into the next session with a modestly firmer tone, after contracts gained 1¾ to 3½ cents on Wednesday. November 2026 soybeans closed at $13.20½ per bushel, while January and March 2027 futures also moved higher. However, weakness across soymeal and soybean oil is tempering the broader bullish […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Corn Futures Slip as Ethanol Stocks Rise and Canadian Production Expands
Today Markets Analysis: US corn futures finished Wednesday lower across the board, with contracts declining 1½ to 2¼ cents as traders weighed rising ethanol inventories, expectations for Thursday’s export data and a larger Canadian corn crop. December 2026 corn closed at $5.34¼ per bushel, down 1½ cents, while March and May 2027 contracts also fell […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis
Wheat Futures Push Higher as Global Supply Outlook Tightens
Wheat markets finished Wednesday on firmer ground, with all three major U.S. wheat exchanges posting gains as traders weighed tighter production expectations and shifting global export prospects. Chicago SRW futures ended the session 1½ to 6½ cents higher, while KC HRW contracts gained between 1 and 5 cents. Minneapolis spring wheat also strengthened, with contracts […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Ahead of the Fed
Ahead of the Fed: will Warsh bite the bullet? The markets are in an optimistic mood ahead of the key Federal Reserve meeting later tonight. Bond yields are dropping, the oil price is moderating and Brent crude is back below $107 per barrel, equity indices are higher, with US indices also expected to open higher […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Chart of the Day: What’s next for the US stock market?
The US technology sector has run out of steam following months of buoyant growth. Although the Nasdaq 100 index still boasts a solid year-to-date return of 14.6%, recent weeks have brought a marked cooling in sentiment. Over the past month, the index has slipped by 3.7%, and it now stands 5.6% below its record highs. […]
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