Crude Oil Price Forecast: Oil Holds Above $98 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Clash With Recovering Gulf Shipments
Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Crude Oil Price Forecast: Oil Holds Above $98 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Clash With Recovering Gulf Shipments
Crude oil prices are holding above $98 per barrel as traders weigh escalating geopolitical tensions against signs that Persian Gulf oil shipments are recovering. Energy flows have reportedly returned to around 80% of pre-war levels, offering some relief to a market still facing significant uncertainty over shipping security, refined-product availability and energy infrastructure. The immediate […]
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China Holds LPR Rates at Record Lows for 17th Month
The People’s Bank of China kept its key lending rates at record lows for the 17th straight month in October 2026, even as the yuan continued to strengthen amid strong economic data that met expectations. The economy grew 4.5% in Q3, exceeding expectations and reducing the urgency to step up support to meet its annual […]
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Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold Price Forecast: Gold Falls Toward $4,100 as Oil-Driven Inflation and Rising Yields Pressure Bullion
Gold prices remain under pressure, approaching $4,100 per ounce as the precious metal records a third consecutive session of losses. Elevated oil prices are intensifying inflation concerns, reinforcing expectations that interest rates could remain restrictive for longer and supporting the US dollar and government bond yields. The combination is creating a challenging environment for non-yielding […]
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CNH, JPY, KRW, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Asian Currency Forecast: South Korean Won Leads Regional Gains as Yuan Strengthens and Yen Consolidates
Asian currencies are showing mixed but modestly positive momentum, with the South Korean won rising 0.40% to lead regional gains and the Chinese yuan advancing 0.06%. The Japanese yen remains little changed, highlighting differences in investor sentiment and the factors influencing each currency. The won’s advance puts it at the forefront of the latest regional […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Zinc Price Forecast: Futures Hold Above $3,700 as Smelter Risks and Falling Inventories Tighten Supply
Zinc futures are holding above $3,700 per tonne, maintaining a recovery from the October 16 low of $3,664.90 as persistent supply constraints support prices. Reduced production in Western markets, declining Chinese output and lower inventories monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange are reinforcing concerns about the availability of refined zinc. Supply uncertainty is also being […]
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Australia 10Y Yield Trades Below 5.3%
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield traded below 5.3%, struggling to recover from a recent five-week low as investors awaited further clues on the policy outlook. Focus is on RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser, who is due to speak this week and could provide insight into the prospects for a fifth rate hike this year. An […]
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- 3 weeks ago
CNH, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Chinese Yuan Forecast: Offshore Yuan Hits Four-Year High Near 6.68 as Stronger Growth Eases Pressure for Stimulus
The offshore Chinese yuan has strengthened to around 6.68 per US dollar, extending its advance for a fourth consecutive session and reaching its strongest level since June 2022. Better-than-expected economic growth has reduced the urgency for additional monetary easing, providing support for the currency as investors reassess China’s near-term policy outlook. China’s economy grew by […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Soybean Price Forecast: Futures Hit Eight-Week Low Despite China’s 1.472 Million-Tonne Buying Spree
Soybean futures have slipped to around $12.50 per bushel, reaching their lowest level in eight weeks as advancing US harvesting and favourable Midwest weather forecasts outweigh renewed Chinese demand. Despite the recent weakness, confirmed purchases by China are providing an important source of support, with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting another 114,000 metric […]
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China 10Y Yield Hovers Near 2025 Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.65% on Tuesday, hovering near its lowest level since June 2025 after the People’s Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged. The central bank kept the one-year loan prime rate at 3% and the five-year rate at 3.5%, holding both at record lows for a […]
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- 3 weeks ago
JPY, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Holds Near 158.5 as Hawkish BOJ Signals Fail to Lift Currency
The Japanese yen is hovering around 158.5 per US dollar, struggling to recover despite hawkish remarks from Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda. While underlying inflation is approaching the central bank’s 2% target, supported by a moderate economic recovery and tight labour market conditions, the yen continues to face pressure from interest-rate differentials and […]
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