US Heating Oil Prices Rebound Above $4.80 per Gallon as Tight Distillate Supplies Sustain Winter Energy Risks
Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
US Heating Oil Prices Rebound Above $4.80 per Gallon as Tight Distillate Supplies Sustain Winter Energy Risks
US heating oil prices have climbed back above $4.80 per gallon, recovering part of the previous session’s decline of more than 3% as concerns over tight distillate supplies continue to support the market. The rebound comes despite plans by the US Department of Energy to release emergency heating oil stocks ahead of the winter season. […]
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Bank of Korea Holds Rates as Expected
The Bank of Korea (BoK) left its base rate unchanged at 3.00% at its October 2026 meeting, in line with expectations, pausing after rare back-to-back 25-basis-point hikes in July and August to address inflation risks. The decision gives policymakers more time to assess how households and businesses are responding to higher borrowing costs, amid persistent […]
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South Korea 10-Year Yield Lowest Since June
South Korea’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 4.14% in late October, its lowest since June, as foreign buying of government bond futures lifted bond prices. Concerns over mounting debt at AI infrastructure firms further boosted safe-haven demand for government bonds, while falling US Treasury yields put additional downward pressure on Korean yields. On […]
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Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
European Natural Gas Prices Near Four-Year Highs Above €87/MWh as LNG Supply Crisis and Record-Low Storage Threaten Winter Energy Security
European natural gas prices are holding above €87 per megawatt-hour (MWh), trading close to their highest levels in nearly four years as disruptions to Middle Eastern liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and historically low European storage levels intensify concerns over winter energy security. Continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are restricting […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
US Dollar Stabilises Near 101.7 as Fed Meeting Looms and Oil-Driven Inflation Risks Rise
The US dollar index is holding near 101.7, pausing its recent decline as currency markets assess the outlook for Federal Reserve policy, weakening US housing indicators and renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East. With the next Fed meeting approaching, investors are weighing expectations for unchanged interest rates against the possibility that persistent energy-driven inflation […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Corn Prices Hover Near Two-Month Low as Weak US Exports and Record Crop Weigh on Outlook
Corn futures have recovered above $4.60 per bushel but remain close to a two-month low, as weak US export demand and expectations for a record-large domestic harvest continue to pressure prices. US export inspections have fallen sharply, while improving Midwest weather is allowing harvesting to accelerate. However, stronger import demand in Europe and a reduced […]
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Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Platinum Prices Hit Three-Month Low Near $1,600 as Inflation Risks and Market Surplus Weigh on Outlook
Platinum prices have fallen towards $1,600 per ounce, reaching their lowest level in three months as renewed energy-driven inflation concerns pressure precious metals. Rising crude oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy are weighing on investor sentiment, while a projected platinum market surplus and softer jewellery and automotive demand add […]
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JPY, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Japanese Yen Strengthens Ahead of BOJ Meeting as December Rate Hike Expectations Build
The Japanese yen is edging higher against the US dollar, trading just beyond ¥158 per dollar as markets prepare for next week’s Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy meeting. The currency remains confined to a narrow range, with expectations of unchanged interest rates in the near term competing against growing speculation that persistent inflation could prompt […]
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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Palm Oil Prices Edge Higher as Export Demand Surges Despite Record Malaysian Stocks
Malaysian palm oil futures are edging higher above MYR 4,750 per tonne, as a sharp recovery in export shipments and improving demand prospects provide support despite concerns over record inventories and seasonally elevated production. Stronger buying interest from India and higher crude oil prices are helping offset pressure from competing vegetable oils and abundant supplies. […]
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Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Falls to 6-Week Low
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield dropped below 2.9% on Thursday, reaching its lowest level in six weeks as a global selloff in technology and artificial intelligence stocks boosted demand for safe-haven domestic bonds. Concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook also eased after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi repeatedly assured markets that the government would avoid increasing the […]
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