Technical Analysis
Commodities, Technical Analysis
Fund Profit-Taking Undercuts Sugar Prices
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27) closed down -0.68 (-3.26%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26) closed down -14.60 (-2.63%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower on Thursday as fund profit-taking emerged following the recent two-week rally. On Wednesday, NY sugar climbed to a 19-month nearest-futures high and London sugar to a 22-month […]
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- 2 weeks ago
Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold Market Outlook: Bullion Holds Near $4,150 as Fed Rate Uncertainty and Middle East Risks Persist
Gold is holding near $4,150 an ounce as investors weigh competing forces from geopolitical uncertainty, energy-market volatility and the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Bullion is on track to finish the week little changed, with easing oil prices providing some relief to inflation concerns while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to support […]
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- 2 weeks ago
Commodities, Technical Analysis
Cocoa Market Outlook: West African Weather Risks Offset Rising Inventories and Weak Chocolate Demand
Cocoa futures are finding support from concerns over continued rainfall in Côte d’Ivoire, where wet conditions have disrupted transport infrastructure and slowed deliveries to export ports. December ICE New York cocoa futures gained 1.49% to settle higher, while December ICE London cocoa rose 1.41%, as weather-related supply risks offset pressure from rising exchange inventories and […]
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- 2 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
US Dollar Market Outlook: Falling Treasury Yields Weigh on the Greenback Amid Fed Rate Uncertainty
The US dollar index has weakened toward 102, extending recent losses as declining Treasury yields and easing concerns over tensions with Iran reduce support for the greenback. A well-received 30-year Treasury bond auction suggests investors remain willing to purchase long-dated US government debt despite recent selling pressure, helping push yields lower and influencing expectations for […]
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- 2 weeks ago
CNH, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
Offshore Yuan Market Outlook: PBoC Defends Currency Policy as EU Trade Tensions Intensify
The offshore Chinese yuan strengthened to around 6.69 per US dollar, supported by China’s firm stance on exchange-rate policy as trade discussions with the European Union bring currency competitiveness into sharper focus. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has rejected the argument that exchange-rate adjustments alone can resolve global trade imbalances, maintaining that China’s export […]
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- 2 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Platinum Market Outlook: Falling Treasury Yields Support Recovery Above $1,650
Platinum prices have rebounded above $1,650 per ounce, recovering from a recent nine-week low as falling US Treasury yields and easing oil prices improve the outlook for precious metals. A rally in US government bonds has pushed Treasury yields lower from a 24-year peak, weakening the US dollar and reducing the opportunity cost of holding […]
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- 2 weeks ago
EUR, Hedging, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
EUR/USD falls below 1.12 amid hawkish Fed’s Waller remarks
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the US economy appears to be strengthening noticeably in the second half of 2026, while the labor market remains “solid and stable” despite a slower pace of job creation. At the same time, he stressed that inflation remains too high and has been above the Fed’s target for around five […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Zinc Market Outlook: Supply Constraints Keep Prices Supported Above $3,800
Zinc prices have rebounded above $3,800 per tonne, recovering from a more than six-week low as persistent supply constraints continue to support the market. The latest move comes as Western smelters face pressure from high energy costs and limited access to raw materials, creating uncertainty over refined zinc production. Western refined zinc output fell 3.4% […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Copper Market Outlook: Chinese Demand and Chilean Supply Risks Support Prices
Copper prices are approaching $6.70 per pound, extending their weekly advance as Chinese traders return from a week-long holiday with a more optimistic outlook for industrial demand. Improving sentiment in China is providing fresh support to the copper market, while strong earnings from South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics are reinforcing expectations for continued investment […]
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- 3 weeks ago
AUD, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
Australian Dollar declines to near 0.6950 on hawkish Fed Minutes
The AUD/USD pair declines to around 0.6965 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) after hawkish Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report and the Fedspeak will be the highlights later in the day. According to meeting […]
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- 3 weeks ago