Market Analysis
Institutional, Market Analysis
UK CPI data supports ‘hawkish pause’ from BOE
UK inflation data was in line with expectations, at 3.1% for August. This is a rise from 2.9% in July, and is inline with expectations. Of course, the real shock to price growth will be September, when oil prices surged above $100 and the price of unleaded petrol and gas rose to their highest levels […]
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Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Trade of The Day – Copper Price Correction Creates New Buying Opportunity as Bullish Trend Remains Intact
Copper is attempting to stabilise after its latest correction, with the broader technical structure continuing to point toward an underlying bullish trend. The metal has recently experienced increased volatility after reaching record levels, with the latest pullback taking prices toward an important technical support area. On September 16, copper was recovering around the $14,000-per-tonne region […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Economic Calendar: Time for an interest rate hike?
Wednesday will be dominated by the US Fed’s evening decision (7:00 PM) – the most anticipated central bank meeting of the year. The market has almost fully priced in a 25 bps rate hike, the first since July 2023. Figure 1: Change in Market-Implied Probability of the Fed’s September Rate Hike (2025 – 2026) Source: […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Live Cattle Futures Fall as Feeder Cattle Slide Despite Strong Boxed Beef Prices
Today Markets Analysis: US live cattle futures moved lower across the board on Tuesday, while feeder cattle suffered a sharper decline as traders balanced weaker futures against firm cash cattle prices and stronger wholesale beef values. October 2026 live cattle settled at $220.70 per cwt, down $1.55, while December fell $1.80 to $223.35. Feeder cattle […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Wheat Futures Rise as Ukraine-Russia Energy Conflict and Algeria Tender Support Prices
Today Markets Analysis: Wheat futures strengthened across all three major US exchanges on Tuesday, with Chicago SRW, Kansas City HRW and Minneapolis spring wheat contracts closing higher. The rally reflects a combination of geopolitical risk surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, fresh international demand from Algeria and tighter expectations for French wheat production. December 2026 CBOT wheat […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Coffee Prices Fall as Brazil Rain Boosts 2026/27 Crop Outlook
Today Markets Analysis: Coffee prices came under renewed pressure on Tuesday, with December arabica coffee falling 2.36% to 283.25 cents per pound and November robusta declining 1.53% to $3,476 per tonne. The latest weakness reflects improving crop conditions in Brazil and Vietnam, record Brazilian exports and expectations for a larger global coffee surplus. However, the […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Cocoa Prices Fall as Ivory Coast Supply Rises While West Africa Crop Risks Build
Today Markets Analysis: December ICE New York cocoa futures fell 1.66% to 5,920 on Tuesday, while December ICE London cocoa declined 1.55% to 4,307. The latest move lower reflects growing evidence of adequate near-term supply, particularly from Ivory Coast, although concerns over the quality and size of the next West African crop continue to provide […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
UK Inflation Hits 3.1% as Core Prices Hold at 2.6% and Producer Costs Surge
Today Markets Analysis: UK inflation accelerated to 3.1% in August 2026, rising from 2.9% in July and reaching its highest level in five months. At the same time, core inflation remained at 2.6% for a fourth consecutive month, while producer prices accelerated sharply, highlighting persistent underlying price pressures across the UK economy. The latest data […]
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EUR, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
EUR/USD Price Forecast: 1.1500 to remain key support level for Fed’s Day
The Euro (EUR) trades with caution at around 1.1545 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair is expected to remain under pressure as the Federal Reserve (Fed) is scheduled to announce the monetary policy decision at 18:00 GMT. The Fed is widely anticipated to break its […]
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GBP, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
UK CPI could set stage for future rate hikes at Bank of England
The United Kingdom (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish the highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August on Wednesday at 06:00 GMT. The inflation report could trigger volatility in the British Pound (GBP), as it comes just one day before the Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy decision. The central bank is expected […]
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