# Today Markets

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## Posts

- [France Challenges Palantir, Market Reacts.](https://todaymarkets.com/france-challenges-palantir-market-reacts/): France has decided that Palantir’s solutions, used among others by the French domestic intelligence service DGSI, will be replaced in the future with domestic solutions. PLTR.US chart (D1) This is not the only factor, but it is the main driver behind the decline in Palantir, which is down about 8% in Tuesday’s session. The stock [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA keeps hike option alive – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-keeps-hike-option-alive-bny/): BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock signaled a possible rate hike at the August 10–11 meeting, stressing inflation is still too high and productivity weak. She noted domestic demand and the labor market have softened, but the RBA stands ready to tighten further if needed, with AUD/USD slightly weaker and [&hellip;]
- [The coffee market in the grip of weather and empty warehouses: The paradox of record Brazil harvests](https://todaymarkets.com/the-coffee-market-in-the-grip-of-weather-and-empty-warehouses-the-paradox-of-record-brazil-harvests/): Although coffee has lost value since the beginning of this year, looking at the last months or days, we observe a very strong growth dynamic. In recent days, the demand force has been gaining strength and coffee prices are marking the strongest increases in a long time. Arabica futures rose by almost 10% in just [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - USD/NOK](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-usd-nok/): Facts Recommendation Source: xStation5 Opinion After breaking out to a 5-month high in late June, USDNOK entered a local downtrend driven by the resurgence of military actions in the Persian Gulf and rising oil prices. The ~4% correction ended on Monday, and the exchange rate is currently attempting to break out of this downtrend, aided [&hellip;]
- [Federal Reserve: Knife-edge policy risks surprise – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/federal-reserve-knife-edge-policy-risks-surprise-ing/): ING’s Padhraic Garvey expects the Federal Reserve (Fed) to leave rates unchanged at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, with odds seen around 60:40 for no move. He argues that calmer June inflation, reduced geopolitical tensions with Iran and vulnerabilities in the US economy outside tech support a hold. However, he notes a non-negligible risk of a [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Pressured by softer ECB expectations – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-pressured-by-softer-ecb-expectations-scotiabank/): Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight a softer Euro (EUR), with EUR/USD drifting toward the mid-1.13s and levels last seen in May 2025. The broader US Dollar (USD) tone dominates, while yield spreads show weakening support as markets fade post-September European Central Bank (ECB) hikes. Technicals are bearish, with limited support before the low-1.13s and [&hellip;]
- [Swiss Franc: Weak performance tied to carry and Gold – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/swiss-franc-weak-performance-tied-to-carry-and-gold-td-securities/): TD Securities strategists argue that the Swiss Franc’s (CHF) underperformance since the February 2026 Iran shock reflects both low-yield carry dynamics and sensitivity to Gold prices. With the Swiss National Bank (SNB) expected to keep policy on hold and sight deposits muted, they see global rate paths and commodities as key drivers for Swiss Franc [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA pause risk weighs on Aussie – BBH](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-pause-risk-weighs-on-aussie-bbh/): Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports that Australian Dollar (AUD) is underperforming after Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock balanced a hawkish bias with a message of patience, noting easing domestic demand and labour conditions. RBA cash rate futures cut August hike odds from about 30% to 20%, with AUD/USD edging towards key support [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Limited upside for CAD against US Dollar – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-limited-upside-for-cad-against-us-dollar-scotiabank/): Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note USD/CAD is trading near fair value around 1.4115, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) constrained by wide short-term rate differentials versus the Dollar. Softer Oil is a mild drag, and while a Fed hold could allow some CAD gains, they do not expect meaningful improvement until rate spreads narrow later in 2026. [&hellip;]
- [British Pound: Political risks and BoE stance shape outlook – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/british-pound-political-risks-and-boe-stance-shape-outlook-rabobank/): Rabobank&#8217;s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses British Pound (GBP) prospects around UK welfare reform, shifting voter polls and the upcoming Bank of England (BoE) decision. Foley highlights how PM Burnham’s fiscal choices and intra-Labour tensions could affect gilts and the Pound. With soft UK inflation but higher Oil prices, Foley expects steady BoE policy and sees EUR/GBP biased [&hellip;]
- [$4,000 - Gold’s key support faces a crucial Fed test](https://todaymarkets.com/4000-golds-key-support-faces-a-crucial-fed-test/): Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD), even as Oil prices extend their pullback on hopes of an end to the US-Iran war. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,027, down 1.20% on the day, after failing to sustain gains above $4,100 on Monday. US [&hellip;]
- [ASML sell-out: Dreams and rumors will not break the monopoly](https://todaymarkets.com/asml-sell-out-dreams-and-rumors-will-not-break-the-monopoly/): Shares of ASML, the largest and, according to many, the most important company in Europe, fell as much as 8% during Monday’s session. The situation was so dramatic that the Amsterdam exchange had to halt trading in the instrument. The downward catalyst was the news that China is supposedly about to begin mass production of [&hellip;]
- [Swiss Franc: SNB on hold view boosts funding role – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/swiss-franc-snb-on-hold-view-boosts-funding-role-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner highlights a Bloomberg source story suggesting the Swiss National Bank (SNB) may keep its policy rate at 0.00% until end-2027, aligning with ING’s own forecast. He argues this entrenches Swiss Franc (CHF) underperformance in rising global rate environments and supports using USD/CHF to express hawkish&nbsp;Fed&nbsp;views, with potential for the pair to reach [&hellip;]
- [Polish Zloty: Political fragmentation clouds zloty outlook – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/polish-zloty-political-fragmentation-clouds-zloty-outlook-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights that Poland’s Law and Justice party has split, with Mateusz Morawiecki forming Development Plus and polling above the Sejm threshold. While this could, in theory, reduce the risk of a dominant PiS government and lower the zloty’s political risk premium, competing scenarios of a fragmented, harder-to-manage right leave the overall Polish [&hellip;]
- [Federal Reserve: Close July call keeps Dollar traders data-focused – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/federal-reserve-close-july-call-keeps-dollar-traders-data-focused-bny/): BNY strategists John Velis and David Tam expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at the upcoming July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, while stressing it is a close call. They highlight market pricing for at least one hike by September and see future moves driven by incoming US [&hellip;]
- [Singapore Dollar: MAS surprise tightening supports SGD – HSBC](https://todaymarkets.com/singapore-dollar-mas-surprise-tightening-supports-sgd-hsbc/): HSBC’s Abhilash Narayan notes that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unexpectedly tightened policy on 27 July 2026 by raising the Singapore Dollar (SGD) Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) slope to 1.25%. Supported by strong Gross Domestic Product (GDP) prospects, Narayan now forecasts 4.6% growth for 2026. He expects another MAS tightening in October and [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Fed hike odds and asymmetric risks – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-fed-hike-odds-and-asymmetric-risks-dbs/): DBS Group Research’s Philip Wee notes that the Dollar is trading on diverging themes versus Developed Market and Asia-ex Japan currencies, with Fed expectations central. Futures are pricing a 38% chance of a surprise rate hike at Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s second FOMC meeting. Wee highlights that USD bulls could be disappointed if the Fed stays on [&hellip;]
- [CEE FX: Normalising rates leave room for gains – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/cee-fx-normalising-rates-leave-room-for-gains-ing/): ING’s Frantisek Taborsky notes Central and Eastern European (CEE) rate curves have repriced sharply, with more tightening now expected in Czech Republic and Poland and further easing in Hungary. He still sees mispricing versus Taborsky forecasts and expects selected CEE currencies, notably the Polish Zloty (PLN) and Hungarian Forint (HUF), to strengthen, targeting EUR/PLN below [&hellip;]
- [Commodity Talk - Oil, Natgas, Gold, Cocoa](https://todaymarkets.com/commodity-talk-oil-natgas-gold-cocoa/): Market Situation Bearish sentiment dominates the commodity market today, reflected by a negative average daily change of -0.41% with only six assets rising. The energy sector is seeing the sharpest decline—Brent crude is down 2.24% today (over 8.4% weekly), and WTI has fallen by 1.96%, driven by increasing hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic agreement. On [&hellip;]
- [Chart of The Day - Who suffers from the oil price drop?](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-who-suffers-from-the-oil-price-drop/): The decline in oil and gas prices, resulting from the cessation of attacks between the USA and Iran, has brought the Norwegian krone almost to the bottom of the currency rankings for this week (lower is only the Bolivian bolivar, whose quotes we do not regularly analyse). Halt of attacks Bombardments have ceased, partly due [&hellip;]
- [Iron Ore Falls on Signs of Ample Supply](https://todaymarkets.com/iron-ore-falls-on-signs-of-ample-supply/): Iron ore futures dropped toward CNY 740 per ton, hovering near three-week lows as evidence of abundant global supply continued to pressure prices. Imported iron ore inventories at Chinese ports remained high, while stockpiles at Chinese steel mills climbed 8% last week. Data also showed that Western Australia’s Pilbara Ports, the world’s largest iron ore [&hellip;]
- [The US100 confirms yesterday's bearish scenarino. What's next ?](https://todaymarkets.com/the-us100-confirms-yesterdays-bearish-scenarino-whats-next/): The US100 is confirming the bearish scenario that emerged the previous day – the index has broken down from its consolidation range, breaching the support at the 100-day EMA and falling below the 28,000-point level, which technically paves the way for a potentially deeper correction. Source: xStation Monday’s trading session and the chip sell-off Monday’s [&hellip;]
- [Economic Calendar: PayPal, Visa and Coca-Cola to overshadow macro data](https://todaymarkets.com/economic-calendar-paypal-visa-and-coca-cola-to-overshadow-macro-data/): The start of the week was dominated by news from the Middle East. However, focus is now likely to shift towards corporate earnings and central bank meetings. Today remains somewhat quieter. 🌏 Key macroeconomic publications Monday Germany United States Tuesday Australia 📆 Macroeconomic calendar Tuesday Thursday 🗂️ Earnings releases 3 markets to watch
- [Gold sticks to intraday losses below $4,050 as focus remains on FOMC meeting](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-sticks-to-intraday-losses-below-4050-as-focus-remains-on-fomc-meeting/): Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its offered tone through the Asian session on Tuesday and currently trades just below $4,050, down 0.85% for the day. This follows the previous day&#8217;s failure to find acceptance above the $4,100 mark and suggests that the path of least resistance for the bullion remains to the downside. However, subdued US Dollar [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD falls to near $57.50 despite easing Fed hike bets](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-falls-to-near-57-50-despite-easing-fed-hike-bets/): Silver price (XAG/USD) declines after registering nearly 0.5% gains in the previous day, trading around $57.50 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The non-yielding white metal may regain ground as the prospect of de-escalation sends oil prices lower, easing market concerns over rising inflation and further interest rate hikes. US President Donald Trump [&hellip;]
- [Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest is Delayed](https://todaymarkets.com/coffee-prices-sharply-higher-as-brazils-coffee-harvest-is-delayed/): September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Monday closed up +10.75 (+3.43%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +42 (+1.12%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and tighten global supplies.&nbsp; On Monday, Somar Meteorologia reported that 32.4 mm of rain, [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Global Supplies](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-prices-slump-on-abundant-global-supplies/): September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -276 (-5.13%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -188 (-4.68%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and sold off sharply to 3-week lows on signs of larger global cocoa supplies.&nbsp; Monday’s cumulative data from the Ivory Coast showed that farmers shipped [&hellip;]
- [Slumping Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar Prices](https://todaymarkets.com/slumping-crude-oil-prices-weigh-on-sugar-prices/): October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.29%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed down -2.40 (-0.52%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices.  WTI crude oil (CLU26) tumbled more than -7% on Monday, which undercuts ethanol [&hellip;]
- [Chip War Weighs on Wall Street as Oil Plunges After US–Iran Ceasefire](https://todaymarkets.com/chip-war-weighs-on-wall-street-as-oil-plunges-after-us-iran-ceasefire/): Stock Market 🌐 Geopolitics &amp; Macroeconomics 🛢️ Commodities 🪙 Precious Metals 🪙 Cryptocurrencies
- [Gold struggles below $4,100 as US Dollar rebounds, Fed decision looms](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-struggles-below-4100-as-us-dollar-rebounds-fed-decision-looms/): Gold (XAU/USD) opens the week with a bullish gap on Monday but struggles to build on its early advance as optimism over a temporary pause in attacks between the United States (US) and Iran fades and Oil prices recover from intraday lows. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,073 after briefly climbing above $4,100, [&hellip;]
- [Nasdaq-100 under pressure after chip sell-off](https://todaymarkets.com/nasdaq-100-under-pressure-after-chip-sell-off/): Semiconductor weakness weighs on Nasdaq-100 futures Nasdaq-100 (US100) futures remain under pressure today following reports about China’s progress in developing its own semiconductor manufacturing technology. The index opened higher, supported by news of a pause in military operations between the US and Iran, but sentiment deteriorated as the session progressed and prices moved into negative [&hellip;]
- [Ethereum Nears $2,000](https://todaymarkets.com/ethereum-nears-2000/): Spot Ethereum is currently losing 0.3% today, after having tested the vicinity of $2,000 level, a 2-month high. Following the US market opening, the asset began to pull back, though it remains near the $2,000 level. The price of Ethereum was rising today alongside a weakening dollar. Looking through the lens of majors in the [&hellip;]
- [European TTF gas prices fall by 7.5%](https://todaymarkets.com/european-ttf-gas-prices-fall-by-7-5/): The suspension of mutual attacks by the US and Iran is causing energy commodity prices to fall Natural gas prices in Europe (the Dutch TTF benchmark) recorded a sharp decline on Monday. The nearest expiring contract lost as much as 8.5%, dropping for a moment below 58 EUR/MWh. Last week, the price closed several times [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - US100](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-us100-2/): Facts: Recommendation: US100 (D1) Source: xStation5 OPINION : The price of the contract on Wall Street’s main technology index has been moving within a descending channel over the past 2 months. Strong resistance at the EMA100 average, combined with the RSI and Williams indicators, creates favorable conditions for an upward corrective move. Methodology and assumptions:
- [Chart of The Day - US100](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-us100/): Today’s trading in the US100 is getting off to a start in a distinctly risk-on mood, driven primarily by a rebound in the oil market and statements from the US and Iran regarding a mutual pause in military attacks. US100 futures are up by around 1.37% on Monday, trading at 28,693 points, making them the [&hellip;]
- [The Week Ahead](https://todaymarkets.com/the-week-ahead/): Key takeaways Week Ahead: Oil prices tumble There has been a major shift in financial markets this morning. Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a pause in hostilities after two weeks of relentless bombing by both sides, has been warmly welcomed by investors. This has dramatically reduced the geopolitical risk premium; the [&hellip;]
- [Economic Calendar: What you need to watch closely this week❓](https://todaymarkets.com/economic-calendar-what-you-need-to-watch-closely-this-week%e2%9d%93/): The market opens the week in the wake of a sharp fall in oil prices, following reports that the US and Iran have halted attacks in the Strait of Hormuz – this is the main driver of today’s session. WTI crude is down by over 7%, whilst Brent fell by as much as around 5% [&hellip;]
- [Copper Steadies Amid Easing Mideast Tensions](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-steadies-amid-easing-mideast-tensions/): Copper futures steadied above $6.3 per pound on Monday after experiencing sharp volatility last week, as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted market sentiment. The US and Iran suspended strikes against each other over the weekend amid renewed diplomatic efforts, with President Donald Trump reportedly open to restarting peace negotiations. Oil prices declined sharply, [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD jumps over 2% to near $60 on renewed US-Iran diplomacy hopes](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-jumps-over-2-to-near-60-on-renewed-us-iran-diplomacy-hopes/): Silver price (XAG) trades sharply higher near $60.00 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The white metal starts the week on a firm note as the pause in military aggression between the United States (US) and Iran has sent oil prices sharply lower. The exchange of attacks between the US and Iran paused after [&hellip;]
- [WTI remains heavily offered near $84.00 amid hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran conflict](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-remains-heavily-offered-near-84-00-amid-hopes-for-de-escalation-in-us-iran-conflict/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – opens with a bearish gap at the start of a new at the start of a new week and retreats further from its highest level since June 8, around the $92.25 zone, touched last Thursday. The black liquid, however, recovers slightly from a [&hellip;]
- [Gold gains as falling oil prices ease inflation and rate hike fears](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-gains-as-falling-oil-prices-ease-inflation-and-rate-hike-fears/): Gold price (XAU/USD) gains ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 4,103 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Monday. Gold prices pushed higher as a sharp drop in oil prices eased market fears over inflation and interest rate hikes, following a weekend pause in military hostilities between the US and Iran. Attention now [&hellip;]
- [Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC extends winning streak, ETH clears key hurdle, XRP steadies](https://todaymarkets.com/bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-btc-extends-winning-streak-eth-clears-key-hurdle-xrp-steadies/): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and&nbsp;Ripple&nbsp;(XRP) begin the week on a firm footing after surging over 1%, 4% and 1%, respectively, in the previous week. BTC holds above key technical resistance after recording its fourth consecutive weekly gain. ETH has strengthened its bullish&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;by closing above its 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), while XRP stabilizes around $1.10, [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Prices Retreat](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-prices-retreat/): US gasoline prices slid to around $3.28 per gallon on Monday, retreating from a two-month high as reports of a pause in hostilities between Iran and the US offered some respite from supply concerns. Washington has paused its bombing campaign since late Friday after nearly two weeks of strikes. A senior Iranian official said Tehran [&hellip;]
- [EU Gas Prices Slide as US and Iran Pause Strikes](https://todaymarkets.com/eu-gas-prices-slide-as-us-and-iran-pause-strikes/): European natural gas prices dropped more than 7% to below €59 per MWh on Monday, pulling back from a four-month high as tensions in the Middle East eased following a halt in military strikes between the US and Iran. The US has stopped launching further attacks on Iran since late Friday after 13 consecutive nights [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Pulls Back](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-pulls-back/): US heating oil prices fell toward $4.00 per gallon on Monday, pulling back from a more than three-month high as reports of a pause in hostilities between Iran and the US provided some relief from supply concerns. Washington has paused its bombing campaign since late Friday after nearly two weeks of strikes. A senior Iranian [&hellip;]
- [Forecasting the upcoming week: Fed, BoE and BoJ decisions take center stage](https://todaymarkets.com/forecasting-the-upcoming-week-fed-boe-and-boj-decisions-take-center-stage/): The upcoming week will be dominated by monetary policy decisions from the&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed), Bank of England (BoE) and Bank of Japan (BoJ). United States (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation, Australian inflation and preliminary&nbsp;Eurozone&nbsp;growth and inflation figures will also attract significant attention. The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades near 101.50 [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - US100](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-us100/): Facts: Recommendation: Long position on US100 at market price Stop Loss: 28,433 Take Profit: 29,380 Opinion: The Nasdaq 100 futures contract (US100) remains within a descending price channel and is currently testing its lower boundary near 28,400 points . Given the strong U.S. earnings season so far, marked by a high number of positive surprises [&hellip;]
- [Chart of The Day - OIL Pulls Back to Test $92.5 per Barrel](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-oil-pulls-back-to-test-92-5-per-barrel/): Key takeaways Brent crude oil (OIL) futures are edging lower today but continue to trade near $92.5 per barrel , after surging roughly 35% since the beginning of the month . Yesterday, Donald Trump warned that he is considering a larger military strike against Iran than ever before and said he is close to making [&hellip;]
- [Intel Surprised the Market. Is the Turnaround Finally Gaining Momentum?](https://todaymarkets.com/intel-surprised-the-market-is-the-turnaround-finally-gaining-momentum/): Ahead of Intel’s earnings release, the key question on investors’ minds was whether the company’s lengthy restructuring efforts were finally starting to deliver tangible results. The second-quarter report provided a much stronger answer than expected. Intel not only comfortably beat analysts’ estimates on both revenue and earnings, but also issued a stronger-than-expected outlook for the [&hellip;]
- [Stock of the Week: TSMC – The Manufacturing Engine Behind the AI Revolution](https://todaymarkets.com/stock-of-the-week-tsmc-the-manufacturing-engine-behind-the-ai-revolution/): In recent years, the technology market has focused primarily on companies developing artificial intelligence solutions. Nvidia provides the chips powering modern data centers, Microsoft and Google are investing billions of dollars in computing infrastructure, and countless businesses are trying to integrate generative AI into their products and services. However, behind every major AI success story [&hellip;]
- [Chart of The Day - No changes in the Far East, USD/JPY Hits New Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-no-changes-in-the-far-east-usd-jpy-hits-new-highs/): USD/JPY is breaking out to new 40-year highs above 163.30 , and the market is signalling that the acceleration in the pace of the BOJ’s rate rises is already largely priced in. Traffic conditions on the D1 The price has broken through the previous resistance level of 163.00 (purple line) and is reaching new highs [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - GBP/JPY](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-gbp-jpy/): Facts: Recommendation: Trade: Long GBPJPY at market price Target: 220.16 Stop: 216.92 Opinion: Looking at GBPJPY chart, one can observe that the price reached the key technical support on Tuesday. This support is marked with the lower limit of 1:1 structure (green rectangles), as well as previous price reactions. In addition the price sits above [&hellip;]
- [Lockheed Martin and RTX raise guidance. Defense stocks move higher](https://todaymarkets.com/lockheed-martin-and-rtx-raise-guidance-defense-stocks-move-higher/): Key takeaways Shares of U.S. defense giants Lockheed Martin and RTX are rising after both companies reported strong second-quarter results. Both firms exceeded Wall Street expectations for revenue and earnings while raising their full-year guidance. The results reinforce that the global defense spending boom continues to translate into record order inflows and improving financial performance [&hellip;]
- [Wheat climbs to the highest level since May 2024. Black Sea export risks fuel rally](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-climbs-to-the-highest-level-since-may-2024-black-sea-export-risks-fuel-rally/): CBOT wheat futures have climbed above 700 cents per bushel for the first time in months as investors increasingly price in growing risks to global grain supplies. The rally is being driven by escalating disruptions to Black Sea exports, disappointing U.S. spring wheat crop prospects, and tightening global supply expectations following recent USDA reports. Key [&hellip;]
- [US Open: Alphabet and Tesla Weigh on Wall Street, While Oil Prices Renew Investor Concerns](https://todaymarkets.com/us-open-alphabet-and-tesla-weigh-on-wall-street-while-oil-prices-renew-investor-concerns/): Wall Street remains under pressure today, with the major indices trading on the weaker side of the market. Investors are trying to find direction amid mixed signals from the earnings season, macroeconomic data, and rising geopolitical tensions. Although some of the largest technology companies delivered results above expectations, the market reaction remains cautious, showing that [&hellip;]
- [What's next for Brent crude.Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at its lowest level in three weeks](https://todaymarkets.com/whats-next-for-brent-crude%e2%9d%93traffic-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-at-its-lowest-level-in-three-weeks/): As of noon on Friday, the price of Brent crude has remained within a narrow range around $85.50 per barrel for the fourth consecutive trading session, fluctuating between 50- and 100 -day exponential moving averages, as investors weigh the impact of reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz against the backdrop of a general [&hellip;]
- [Three Markets Worth Watching Next Week](https://todaymarkets.com/three-markets-worth-watching-next-week/): Over the past week, financial markets remained under the influence of the further escalation of the situation in the Middle East. Several companies published their financial data for the past quarter, which unofficially kicked off the earnings season. Now, investors&#8217; attention will shift to the final central bank decisions before a long break, as well [&hellip;]
- [Iran Escalation: What to Watch and What to Expect](https://todaymarkets.com/iran-escalation-what-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/): Diplomatic communications, media reports, and independent analyses indicate that an escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran is highly likely. Iran’s geography is one of its greatest, if not its greatest, strengths. But it also creates a number of vulnerabilities. The vulnerability with the largest implications for the conflict, and the one [&hellip;]
- [Trade of the day: U500](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-u500/): Facts Recommendation: Long US500 at market price SL: 7,473 TP: 7,600 Opinion The recent correction in technology stocks has weighed on investor sentiment, but upward earnings revisions and strong Big Tech results could support a rebound on Wall Street. So far, the earnings season has been broadly solid despite a few disappointments, including Netflix, with [&hellip;]
- [How to Manage Risk Without Losing Growth](https://todaymarkets.com/how-to-manage-risk-without-losing-growth/): Introduction Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam consectetur suspendisse dolor quam consectetur amet enim. Adipiscing tortor pretium pellentesque fames vulputate suscipit. Magnis urna commodo enim feugiat. Eu in lacus amet mi nec arcu. Odio lectus vitae convallis feugiat convallis amet neque elit lectus. Congue lacus ut vivamus molestie. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. [&hellip;]
- [AI &amp; Investing: What You Should Know](https://todaymarkets.com/ai-investing-what-you-should-know/): Introduction Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam consectetur suspendisse dolor quam consectetur amet enim. Adipiscing tortor pretium pellentesque fames vulputate suscipit. Magnis urna commodo enim feugiat. Eu in lacus amet mi nec arcu. Odio lectus vitae convallis feugiat convallis amet neque elit lectus. Congue lacus ut vivamus molestie. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. [&hellip;]
- [10 Habits of Confident Investors](https://todaymarkets.com/10-habits-of-confident-investors/): They captured every moment beautifully with creativity and professionalism. Their attention to detail and seamless...
- [Latin America: Duration favored over carry – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/latin-america-duration-favored-over-carry-bny/): Geoff Yu at BNY sees Brazil and Mexico operating in a more comfortable policy environment after the Fed decision, with anchored United States (US) front-end yields supporting emerging-market duration. Yu argues that Latin American sovereign debt offers better risk-reward than FX, given crowded positioning and limited upside, while softer U.S. real&nbsp;rates&nbsp;and Dollar weakness improve the [&hellip;]
- [Geopolitical - Pride vs. Peace. Facts vs. Fiction](https://todaymarkets.com/geopolitical-pride-vs-peace-facts-vs-fiction/): Donald Trump has once again announced negotiations with Iran and an almost inevitable “deal.” The oil market reacted very sharply again, but stock market moves proved much shallower than in previous, similar episodes. What are representatives of both countries declaring, what are markets pricing in, and what is probably happening? Between inflation and elections Many [&hellip;]
- [SpaceX Preview: It's Time to See How Much of Its Valuation Is Based on Business and How Much on Promise](https://todaymarkets.com/spacex-preview-its-time-to-see-how-much-of-its-valuation-is-based-on-business-and-how-much-on-promise/): SpaceX’s stock market debut was one of the most anticipated events in the market, but the first few weeks of trading quickly demonstrated how difficult it can be to translate enormous technological ambitions into a stable market valuation. The IPO price was $135 per share. The stock subsequently climbed above the $200 mark before falling [&hellip;]
- [Currency Talk - What's Next for the Dollar After the Fed Meeting](https://todaymarkets.com/currency-talk-whats-next-for-the-dollar-after-the-fed-meeting/): Key takeaways In recent months, the market has repeatedly cast doubt on Donald Trump’s promises and announcements. This phenomenon has become so widespread that it has even been given its own name (TACO, i.e. Trump Always Chickens Out). In keeping with this motto, the US President backed down from a planned attack on Iran over [&hellip;]
- [Eurozone PMIs: German Factory Revival Masks Underlying Stagnation 🇪🇺](https://todaymarkets.com/eurozone-pmis-german-factory-revival-masks-underlying-stagnation-%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%ba/): The flash Eurozone Manufacturing PMI came in slightly below expectations (51.9 vs 52 forecast; previous: 51.4; revised: 52), nevertheless remaining at a level pointing to sector expansion (50+). The biggest surprise in the report is the largest increase in output in nearly 4 years, although divergence among key economies remains deep. European industry finds its [&hellip;]
- [Wheat Falls to 3-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-falls-to-3-week-low/): Wheat prices fell to around $6.40 per bushel, the lowest in three weeks, after Russia announced measures to strengthen the security of shipping in the Azov-Black Sea basin and develop alternative cargo routes. The move follows an escalation in maritime attacks between Russia and Ukraine, which have disrupted grain exports from two of the world&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa Rises to Over 2-Week High](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-rises-to-over-2-week-high/): Cocoa prices climbed above $5,700 per tonne, their highest level since July 15, after Ghana projected a sharp decline in cocoa production for the 2026/27 season. Market regulator COCOBOD expects output to fall by at least 16%, citing unfavorable weather, the cocoa tree&#8217;s natural alternating yield cycle, disease, ageing plantations and illegal gold mining. Supply [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the Day - Yen Falls From 40-Year Highs – What’s Next?](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-yen-falls-from-40-year-highs-whats-next/): After reaching its highest level since 1986 (163.99), the USDJPY pair recorded a very dynamic decline. The movement was driven by the first coordinated intervention by the US and Japan since 2011. At that time, the yen was weakened following a massive earthquake. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan&#8217;s Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama [&hellip;]
- [Aluminum Rises to Near 6-Week High](https://todaymarkets.com/aluminum-rises-to-near-6-week-high/): Aluminum futures in the UK rose above $3,210 per tonne, the highest level in nearly six weeks, amid ongoing supply constraints and slower production. Output outside China fell 6.7% year-on-year in July, mainly due to reduced operating rates at several Middle Eastern smelters. These pressures were compounded by China’s 45 million-ton production cap, which is [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - FRA40](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-fra40/): Facts: Recommendation: Short position (Sell) on FRA40 at market price FRA40 (D1) Source: xStation5 OPINION: The upward momentum suggests conditions favorable for a downward correction and an attempt to complete a double-top pattern. The RSI indicator is particularly important, as it has reached a level above which the price has regularly undergone downward corrections over [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Joint intervention reshapes FX dynamics – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-joint-intervention-reshapes-fx-dynamics-commerzbank/): Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister examines recent joint US–Japan intervention to support the Japanese Yen. He notes confirmation that US authorities helped Japan and that further actions are possible, but constrained by IMF rules. Pfister argues the Yen is heavily undervalued, explores motives linked to US Treasuries and JGBs, and warns markets to brace for additional [&hellip;]
- [British Pound: Rally may stall near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/british-pound-rally-may-stall-near-1-3555-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights GBP/USD’s volatile session, with a spike from 1.3401 to 1.3481 and scope for further gains toward 1.3520, though overbought conditions may cap upside. For the next 1–3 weeks, he sees strong momentum but questions whether the pair can break and hold above 1.3555, with support around 1.3385. [&hellip;]
- [The Week Ahead](https://todaymarkets.com/the-week-ahead-2/): The Week Ahead: Risk is back, as we wait for payrolls Stocks are in a buoyant mood as we start August. Futures are in positive territory on Monday, with European indices expected to open higher today, and US futures expected to carry on last week’s rally. The Nasdaq is currently expected to open higher by [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Red sea disruptions reshape global flows – Societe Generale](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-red-sea-disruptions-reshape-global-flows-societe-generale/): Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh and Jeremy Sellem describe how Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab security risks are forcing Oil cargoes onto longer, more complex routes. They highlight sharply reduced Red Sea flows, costly diversions via the Suez Canal, SUMED pipeline and Cape of Good Hope, and stress that the main challenge for Oil now [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar Index: Fed hike expectations support DXY – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-index-fed-hike-expectations-support-dxy-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner notes that despite sizeable joint FX intervention in USD/JPY and lower Oil prices, the US Dollar (USD) is not broadly weaker as markets still price a Federal Reserve (Fed) hike in September. He highlights upcoming US jobs data and ISM manufacturing as key inputs, and sees the US Dollar Index (DXY) finding [&hellip;]
- [Equities: Sector rotations shape summer performance – Danske Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-sector-rotations-shape-summer-performance-danske-bank/): Danske Research Team notes that equity indices have been broadly unchanged over the summer, but sector rotations have been significant. Higher Oil prices supported energy stocks, while within technology, software has outperformed and semiconductors have lagged. Regional equity performance has mirrored these dynamics, with Emerging Markets weaker and Norway, Europe and Sweden showing relative strength. [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Joint intervention signals potential turning point – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-joint-intervention-signals-potential-turning-point-mufg/): MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that the Japanese Yen (JPY) has strengthened sharply, with USD/JPY dropping from around 164 after suspected intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and confirmed joint action with the US Treasury. He notes that past joint JPY interventions often coincide with turning points in USD/JPY, but stresses that fundamentals must shift [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Prices slide on halted strikes – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-prices-slide-on-halted-strikes-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s FX Research team reports that Brent Oil opened over 7% lower under USD84 into the Asian session after President Trump said the US would hold off on new strikes against Iran. Despite OPEC+ approving a modest output increase for September, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping Persian Gulf export disruptions and inflation [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Rebound eyes key resistance band against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-rebound-eyes-key-resistance-band-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang observes EUR/USD rebounded sharply after a dip to 1.1453, with scope to extend gains toward 1.1565 intraday, provided it holds above 1.1495. On a 1–3 week view, he sees potential for a test of 1.1565 and possibly 1.1600, while a break below 1.1455 would undermine the bullish scenario. Upside bias [&hellip;]
- [XAU/USD holds above $4,050 as easing inflation fears curb Fed hike bets; USD bounce caps gains](https://todaymarkets.com/xau-usd-holds-above-4050-as-easing-inflation-fears-curb-fed-hike-bets-usd-bounce-caps-gains/): Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest weekly bullish gap opening and remains below the $4,100 mark through the Asian session. The US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery from its lowest level since June 17 and turns out to be a key factor acting as a headwind for the commodity. The upside for the [&hellip;]
- [Palm Oil Edges Up on Stronger Exports, India Demand Hopes](https://todaymarkets.com/palm-oil-edges-up-on-stronger-exports-india-demand-hopes/): Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher to trade around MYR 4,650 per tonne, recovering from recent weakness amid a softer ringgit and firmer rival edible oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges. Sentiment was further lifted by stronger export prospects, with cargo surveyors estimating Malaysian palm oil shipments in July rose between 12.1% and 19.5% [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD rises above $58.00 on renewed US-Iran peace talks](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-rises-above-58-00-on-renewed-us-iran-peace-talks/): Silver price (XAG/USD) rises after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around $58.20 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Monday. Silver prices climb as market sentiment shifted following statements from US President Donald Trump, who announced that peace talks with Iran are set to resume on Monday. The prospect of diplomacy helped [&hellip;]
- [Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC dips, ETH consolidates, XRP stalls](https://todaymarkets.com/bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-btc-dips-eth-consolidates-xrp-stalls/): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) steadied on Monday after falling over 2.8%, 3.55% and 2.35%, respectively, the previous week. BTC trades below the key resistance level, ETH consolidates between the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). Meanwhile, XRP steadies above the key support zone, with all three top cryptocurrencies near crucial technical levels; the next breakout [&hellip;]
- [United States Dollar Index weakens below 100.00 as Trump says new Iran talks would begin Monday](https://todaymarkets.com/united-states-dollar-index-weakens-below-100-00-as-trump-says-new-iran-talks-would-begin-monday/): The US&nbsp;Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the&nbsp;US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies,&nbsp;currently trades near 99.70 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY&nbsp;declines amid improved risk sentiment. Traders brace for the release of the US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, which will be [&hellip;]
- [WTI Price Forecast: More pain likely if fails to hold $77](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-price-forecast-more-pain-likely-if-fails-to-hold-77/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, holds onto early losses, trading 7.6% lower at around $78.60 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The oil price faces selling pressure as United States (US) President Donald Trump announced, through a post on Truth Social, that planned attacks on Iran have been suspended as the nation [&hellip;]
- [Copper Gains on Tightening Supply](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-gains-on-tightening-supply/): Copper futures climbed toward $6.5 per pound on Monday, reaching their highest level in two weeks as ongoing supply constraints continued to tighten market conditions. Analysts cited shortages of copper concentrate and scrap copper in top consumer China, driving treatment charges and market spreads higher. Traders also remained cautious over the prospect of new US [&hellip;]
- [Oil Falls as US-Iran Peace Talks Resume](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-falls-as-us-iran-peace-talks-resume/): Crude oil dropped more than 4% toward $80 per barrel on Monday after surging over 20% in July, as President Donald Trump announced that peace talks with Iran will resume today after he canceled a planned military strike against the Islamic Republic. Trump said key Middle Eastern allies, including Saudi Arabia, urged him to suspend [&hellip;]
- [Gold Rises as US-Iran Peace Talks Eyed](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-eyed/): Gold climbed above $4,050 an ounce on Monday, recovering losses from the previous session after President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran will resume today, sending oil prices lower and easing concerns over inflation and the interest rate outlook. Trump said key Middle Eastern allies, including Saudi Arabia, urged him to suspend planned strikes [&hellip;]
- [European Gas Tumbles After Trump Cancels Attack on Iran](https://todaymarkets.com/european-gas-tumbles-after-trump-cancels-attack-on-iran/): European natural gas prices declined more than 4% to around €56 per MWh on the first trading day of August after President Donald Trump called off a planned weekend attack on Iran, saying Tehran and other Middle Eastern nations had assured him they were working toward a deal. Trump said that negotiations between the parties [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Hits 3-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-hits-3-week-low/): US gasoline futures fell toward $3.0 per gallon in early August, declining for the third consecutive session to a three-week low after President Donald Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran, easing some concerns over supply disruptions in the region. Trump said Saudi Arabia and other key Middle Eastern allies had urged him to suspend [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Falls for Third Session](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-falls-for-third-session/): US heating oil futures fell toward $4.0 per gallon in early August, extending losses for a third straight session, as President Donald Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran. Trump said Saudi Arabia and other key Middle Eastern allies had urged him to halt the planned strikes and resume negotiations, while continuing to press for [&hellip;]
- [Platinum Rises to 6-Week High](https://todaymarkets.com/platinum-rises-to-6-week-high/): Platinum futures rose above $1,660 an ounce, touching a six-week high as precious metals broadly advanced after oil prices retreated amid renewed hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran will resume after key Middle Eastern allies urged a diplomatic solution and the reopening of [&hellip;]
- [Zinc Climbs to Over 4-Year High](https://todaymarkets.com/zinc-climbs-to-over-4-year-high/): Zinc futures climbed above $3,650 per tonne, the highest level since June 2022, as prospects of reduced Chinese mine and smelter production heightened concerns over near-term supply. Production adjustments at a zinc mine in Southwest China are expected to reduce zinc concentrate output by around 1,000 tonnes in August, while scheduled maintenance at a major [&hellip;]
- [Forecasting the upcoming week: US labor market takes center stage after hawkish Fed split](https://todaymarkets.com/forecasting-the-upcoming-week-us-labor-market-takes-center-stage-after-hawkish-fed-split/): The first full week of August will test whether the US Dollar can recover from its sell-off during the last week of July as investors shift their attention from central bank decisions to a fresh round of economic data. The spotlight will be on July&#8217;s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, while ISM surveys, ADP Employment figures [&hellip;]
- [Bank of Canada: Strong GDP lowers cut risk – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/bank-of-canada-strong-gdp-lowers-cut-risk-td-securities/): TD Securities’ Robert Both and Emma Lawrence note that stronger-than-expected Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data support a brighter growth outlook but do not materially change their Bank of Canada (BoC) view. They highlight that Q2 GDP is tracking above BoC projections, yet still expect policy rates to remain unchanged through 2026 before a gradual hiking cycle [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Intervention slows but does not reverse trend – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-intervention-slows-but-does-not-reverse-trend-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner describes USD/JPY’s rollercoaster, with a 3% drop on reported Japanese intervention followed by a near 2% rebound. He notes that coordinated Fed-Treasury involvement was key in January but now sees the story as having moved on. Turner expects more Japanese FX intervention, yet believes it can only slow, not reverse, the underlying [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Range seen around mid‑1.15s against US Dollar – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-range-seen-around-mid-1-15s-against-us-dollar-scotiabank/): Scotiabank’s FX team notes EUR/USD is drifting toward 1.15 after a Fed‑driven rally, with euro area CPI broadly in line with expectations and French data briefly lifting the Euro. Rate expectations are stabilizing, with about 42 bps of tightening priced by December. Their fair‑value estimate sits in the mid‑1.15s, with a near‑term 1.1450–1.1550 range. Euro consolidates [&hellip;]
- [Three Markets to Watch Next Week](https://todaymarkets.com/three-markets-to-watch-next-week/): The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, although Kevin Warsh himself sought to maintain a hawkish stance while not suggesting that rate hikes are expected anytime soon. The final days of July also brought a distinct improvement in sentiment across the technology sector, coinciding with financial results publications from major Big Tech companies. The Middle [&hellip;]
- [Who will surprise with the earnings next week](https://todaymarkets.com/who-will-surprise-with-the-earnings-next-week/): Despite the fact that the largest technology companies have already released their results, with mixed outcomes, the earnings season is still ongoing. The coming week is also very rich in major releases. The first week of August will feature earnings mainly from “second-tier” and “third-tier” technology companies as well as industrial firms. Regardless of an [&hellip;]
- [What July can tell us about where stocks go next](https://todaymarkets.com/what-july-can-tell-us-about-where-stocks-go-next/): The summer is hurtling by, but this month has been crucial for assessing the main drivers of asset prices as we move through Q2. July has seen an abrupt shift in stock market leadership. The best performing indices for 2026 so far have been the worst performing sectors this month. The Kospi is down 23%, [&hellip;]
- [Trade of the day - US100](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-us100-3/): Facts: Recommendation: Position: Long US100 at market price Source: xStation5 Opinion The recent decline in the US100 appears to be a technical correction within a broader uptrend rather than the beginning of a sustained trend reversal. The index has returned above the 28,200-point area, which previously acted as a key support zone and coincides with [&hellip;]
- [Chart of The Day - EUR/USD after the Fed meeting. The market scales back rate hike expectations](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-eur-usd-after-the-fed-meeting-the-market-scales-back-rate-hike-expectations/): Friday’s session on EURUSD is focused on the market’s continued assessment of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting and the latest macroeconomic data from the United States. The market is increasingly assuming that the Fed will not rush into further rate hikes, although recent data still shows that the US economy remains relatively resilient. Wednesday’s Fed decision [&hellip;]
- [Nickel Holds Near 1-Month High](https://todaymarkets.com/nickel-holds-near-1-month-high/): Nickel traded around $17,300 per tonne in late July, remaining near its highest level in over a month and up more than 5% over the month as supply concerns in Indonesia supported prices. Indonesian smelters operated by Tsingshan Holding Group, the world&#8217;s largest nickel producer, suspended some export loadings of mixed hydroxide precipitate and disrupted [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Supported by growth surprise – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-supported-by-growth-surprise-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that EUR/USD has broken back above 1.15 for the first time since mid-June as Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) outpaced United States (US) growth in annualised terms. He highlights a very low US savings rate as a potential drag on future US GDP and sees recent inflation data making it easier [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Middle distillate tightness supports prices – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-middle-distillate-tightness-supports-prices-ing/): ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil prices have pulled back, with ICE Brent dropping below $90/bbl even as US–Iran tensions stay high. They highlight recovering flows from the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz and pipelines, and stress that US SPR constraints and Russia’s extended diesel export ban keep middle [&hellip;]
- [Indian Rupee: Flows recovering as Dollar strength caps gains – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/indian-rupee-flows-recovering-as-dollar-strength-caps-gains-dbs/): DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes India’s onshore markets are being pulled between higher Oil prices and improving capital flows. Rising crude has lifted USD/INR and long-end bond yields, while the Finance Ministry warns high energy costs could pressure the current and fiscal accounts. Portfolio inflows and swap-window funding are recovering, yet the Indian [&hellip;]
- [Bank of England: Dovish hold shapes Pound outlook – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/bank-of-england-dovish-hold-shapes-pound-outlook-uob/): UOB strategists highlight that the Bank of England (BoE) kept its policy rate at 3.75%, with Governor Bailey stressing no move toward a hike despite US-Iran conflict risks. The BoE reiterated it stands ready to act if inflation stays elevated, but softer price pressures led markets to scale back September hike expectations, even as a [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Upside risks after sharp Dollar shift – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-upside-risks-after-sharp-dollar-shift-ing/): ING’s Francesco Pesole writes that EUR/USD broke above 1.150 as broad Dollar weakness persisted, even as the Euro underperformed some G10 peers despite stronger Eurozone data. With Eurozone CPI in focus and a September ECB hike largely priced, he sees near-term risks tilted to the upside for EUR/USD, though moves above 1.160 may prove unsustainable without further [&hellip;]
- [WTI falls to near $80.50 on profit-taking, increased traffic through Strait of Hormuz](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-falls-to-near-80-50-on-profit-taking-increased-traffic-through-strait-of-hormuz/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US&nbsp;crude&nbsp;oil benchmark, is trading around $80.50 during the early European trading hours on Friday. WTI tumbles as traders book some profits despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.&nbsp; Profit-taking set in following the previous day&#8217;s sharp rally. Additionally, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has picked up in recent days, [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Intervention and cautious BoJ stance – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-intervention-and-cautious-boj-stance-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur reports that Japan’s Ministry of Finance intervened in FX markets, with apparent US Treasury support, to address a weak Japanese Yen as Tokyo inflation stabilises around 2% with upside risks. However, the Bank of Japan left rates unchanged and only hinted at a more hawkish stance, which Baur deems insufficient to alter market expectations [&hellip;]
- [Apple is still impressive, but the market is no longer impressed](https://todaymarkets.com/apple-is-still-impressive-but-the-market-is-no-longer-impressed/): At first glance, Apple’s latest results are difficult to describe as anything other than solid. The company once again beat analyst expectations, revenue surpassed $109 billion, and its most important product, the iPhone, showed significant strength. Despite that, the initial market reaction has been negative, with Apple shares falling in after-hours trading. This reaction says [&hellip;]
- [Amazon’s massive AI bet is starting to pay off](https://todaymarkets.com/amazons-massive-ai-bet-is-starting-to-pay-off/): The market has only just begun analyzing Amazon’s latest earnings report, but investors’ initial reaction clearly shows how positively the published results have been received. At the time of writing, shortly before 11:00 p.m., the company’s shares are trading more than 7% higher in after-hours trading. Amazon not only met the market’s already high expectations [&hellip;]
- [Gold drifts lower as USD recovers amid Fed hike bets and geopolitical tensions](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-drifts-lower-as-usd-recovers-amid-fed-hike-bets-and-geopolitical-tensions/): Gold (XAU/USD) continues with its struggle to build on gains beyond the $4,100 mark and drifts lower during the Asian session on Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak. The US Dollar (USD) regains positive traction and reverses part of the previous day&#8217;s heavy losses to its lowest level since June 17. Furthermore, inflation risks stemming [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD declines to near $58.40 as US Dollar regains ground](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-declines-to-near-58-40-as-us-dollar-regains-ground/): Silver price (XAG/USD) is down almost 1% to near $58.40 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The white metal faces selling pressure as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds slightly, attempting to snap a three-day losing streak. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Retreats Further](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-retreats-further/): US gasoline futures fell below $3.10 per gallon, retreating further from the two-month high of $3.50 reached on July 23, as investors weighed improving shipping activity against ongoing geopolitical risks. Oil shipments from the Middle East picked up as more vessels left the Persian Gulf with transponders turned off, while two Saudi tankers crossed the [&hellip;]
- [EU Gas Prices Extend Decline](https://todaymarkets.com/eu-gas-prices-extend-decline/): European natural gas prices dropped to around €57 per MWh on Friday, extending losses from the previous session amid signs of improving shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz despite regional tensions and fresh LNG arrivals in Europe. Qatar sent its first LNG tanker through the waterway in more than three weeks, raising hopes that [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Declines](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-declines/): Heating oil futures in the US fell below $4.10 per gallon in late July, pulling back from a nearly four-month high, as investors weighed improving shipping activity against ongoing geopolitical risks. Middle East oil shipments appeared to have picked up in recent days, with more vessels leaving the Persian Gulf undetected and two Saudi tankers [&hellip;]
- [Amazon Preview: AWS vs. $200 Billion in CapEx](https://todaymarkets.com/amazon-preview-aws-vs-200-billion-in-capex/): Amazon has spent years convincing investors that it can simultaneously expand its e-commerce business, scale its advertising operations, and build one of the most profitable cloud businesses in the world. However, today’s earnings release may show that the market has started looking at the company through a completely different lens. The focus is no longer [&hellip;]
- [Chevron preview: Has the market underestimated profit?](https://todaymarkets.com/chevron-preview-has-the-market-underestimated-profit/): On Friday, before trading begins on Wall Street, oil major Chevron will publish its results. Across the entire energy sector, it stands out for the diversity and complexity of its price drivers, even in the context of ongoing market tensions linked to the changing situation in Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. The market currently expects EPS [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - GBP/AUD](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-gbp-aud/): Facts: GBPAUD is trading below the 100-period moving average from H4 interval The pair failed to break above the 1:1 structure Recommendation: Trade: Short position on GBPAUD at market price Target: 1.9000 Stop: 1.9235 Opinion: GBPAUD has been trading in a upward trend recently, but the pair may be experiencing a trend reversal. Looking at [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Fed reaction function clouds dollar outlook – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-fed-reaction-function-clouds-dollar-outlook-mufg/): MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave rates unchanged, and Chair Warsh’s failure to clearly justify the pause, triggered a sell-off at the long end of US Treasuries and modest Dollar weakness. He stresses that Fed credibility is now in question, inflation expectations have jumped, and the US Dollar outlook has deteriorated as [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Hawkish hold tempers USD strength – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-hawkish-hold-tempers-usd-strength-ing/): ING&#8217;s Knightley and Turner highlight that a neutral‑hawkish Fed hold has slightly weakened the Dollar, reversing positioning that had shifted toward a rate hike. They argue EUR/USD is now likely to trade in a 1.14–1.15 range, with a more durable Dollar setback depending on sustained lower Oil prices and softer US jobs and inflation data that could [&hellip;]
- [Federal Reserve: September hike risk stays elevated – ABN AMRO](https://todaymarkets.com/federal-reserve-september-hike-risk-stays-elevated-abn-amro/): ABN AMRO strategists analyze the latest Federal Reserve decision to keep the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75%. They highlight dissenting votes, Kevin Warsh’s emphasis on the 2% inflation target, and the Fed’s reliance on market signals. They expect rates to stay on hold in coming months but warn that high Oil prices could still trigger a September [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA sees inflation still above target – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-sees-inflation-still-above-target-bny/): BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter described Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) as slightly softer than expected, mainly due to fuel prices, but stressed inflation remains above the 2–3% band. She highlighted still-tight labor conditions and resilient employment, while weaker sentiment has yet to hit spending, leaving [&hellip;]
- [Tech Stocks Take a Breather After The Latest Round of Declines](https://todaymarkets.com/tech-stocks-take-a-breather-after-the-latest-round-of-declines/): European indices have opened Thursday’s session firmly in positive territory, continuing yesterday’s rebound despite tensions in the Middle East. Eurostoxx50 futures are up by over 1 per cent, the DAX is up by 0.50 per cent, the FTSE 100 by 0.99 per cent, whilst the Spanish IBEX (SPA35) and the Italian FTSE MIB are up [&hellip;]
- [Apple Preview: Strong iPhone Sales Versus Rising Memory Costs](https://todaymarkets.com/apple-preview-strong-iphone-sales-versus-rising-memory-costs/): Apple will report its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results today after the market closes. The market is approaching the report with high expectations. After a period in which investors questioned whether Apple could accelerate growth again, the company now has a chance to deliver one of its strongest sales quarters in some time. Consensus estimates point [&hellip;]
- [Further escalation and tense situation do not drive oil further](https://todaymarkets.com/further-escalation-and-tense-situation-do-not-drive-oil-further/): The oil market is experiencing extreme volatility as a result of the armed conflict between the US and Iran. Although physical supplies are facing drastic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, global refineries are recording record margins, and the market is actively analyzing every signal that could indicate an impending de-escalation [&hellip;]
- [Wheat Rises By Over 3%](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-rises-by-over-3/): Wheat prices climbed more than 3% to above $6.80 per bushel, approaching the two-year high of over $7 reached on July 22, as intensifying hostilities between Russia and Ukraine heightened concerns over grain exports from two of the world&#8217;s largest wheat producers. The conflict has increasingly disrupted shipping activity in the Black Sea, prompting consultancy [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Fed split supports EUR against US Dollar – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-fed-split-supports-eur-against-us-dollar-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s FX Research team, including Charlie Lay and colleagues, notes that the Dollar Index fell and EUR/USD climbed after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but revealed a significant internal split. The softer Dollar tone, combined with market pricing for a possible September hike and higher long-end US yields, helped EUR/USD extend gains, reflecting shifting expectations for [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Real yields drive correction risk – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-real-yields-drive-correction-risk-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner notes that US real yields and the US Dollar (USD) fell after a confusing FOMC press conference, as markets sensed the Federal Reserve (Fed) may avoid further tightening. He highlights upcoming United States (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data as key drivers, warning that downside surprises [&hellip;]
- [Equities: Fed-driven yield spike pressures equities – Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-fed-driven-yield-spike-pressures-equities-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank notes that the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) on-hold decision and limited detail from Chair Warsh sparked a sharp steepening in the Treasury curve, pushing the 30-year yield to 5.20% and weighing on equities. The S&amp;P 500 suffered its worst day in seven weeks, while tech weakness dragged the NASDAQ 100 into correction territory. Asian [&hellip;]
- [Chalk and Cheese - Meta and Microsoft earnings round up](https://todaymarkets.com/chalk-and-cheese-meta-and-microsoft-earnings-round-up/): Microsoft and Meta both reported results after the US closing bell, however, the reaction to these results could not have been any different. While Meta’s stock price is falling by 10%, Microsoft is up by 2%. This means that Meta’s share price is down 11% YTD and is underwater to the tune of 18% in [&hellip;]
- [Copper Rises After Fed Keeps Rates Steady](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-rises-after-fed-keeps-rates-steady/): Copper futures climbed to around $6.33 per pound on Thursday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as investors welcomed the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, easing concerns about the demand outlook for industrial metals. However, three FOMC members dissented in favor of a rate hike, while Chair Kevin Warsh stressed that the [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD remains below $58.00 amid Fed hawkish pause](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-remains-below-58-00-amid-fed-hawkish-pause/): Silver price (XAG/USD) depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around $57.90 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Thursday. However, Silver prices gained following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest monetary policy decision, supported by expectations that other major central banks will follow a similar path. During its July meeting, the Fed opted to [&hellip;]
- [$4,100: Gold fails near a key hurdle as Mideast tensions and Fed hike bets support USD](https://todaymarkets.com/4100-gold-fails-near-a-key-hurdle-as-mideast-tensions-and-fed-hike-bets-support-usd/): Gold (XAU/USD) attracts buyers for the second straight day, though it remains confined within the previous day&#8217;s range and trades below the $4,100 mark during the Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) gains some positive traction following the previous day&#8217;s post-FOMC fall and turns out to be a key factor acting as a [&hellip;]
- [WTI falls below $83.00 despite hostilities in the Middle East](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-falls-below-83-00-despite-hostilities-in-the-middle-east/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US&nbsp;crude&nbsp;oil benchmark, is trading around $82.80 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. WTI falls amid some profit-taking despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East.&nbsp; Traders book some profits following the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. The US central bank decided to keep the interest rates unchanged at a range of [&hellip;]
- [Corn Falls from Multi-Week Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-falls-from-multi-week-highs/): Corn futures fell below $4.5 per bushel, easing from a recent nine-week high reached on July 24 as favorable weather forecasts across the US Midwest eased concerns over production risks. Forecasts call for ample rainfall and milder temperatures near the end of the week, improving yield prospects after recent heat concerns. The favorable outlook reinforced [&hellip;]
- [Gold tests $4000 ahead of the Fed decision](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-tests-4000-ahead-of-the-fed-decision/): Today at 20:00 CET, the Fed will make a decision on interest rates. We are facing one of the most intriguing and uncertain Federal Reserve meetings. Markets are pricing in a roughly 36% chance of an interest rate hike at today&#8217;s meeting, however, the situation within the Committee and the macroeconomic and political backdrop mean [&hellip;]
- [WTI rebounds sharply on fears of renewed escalation in US-Iran war](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-rebounds-sharply-on-fears-of-renewed-escalation-in-us-iran-war/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures on NYMEX trades 6% higher on the day, slightly above $83.00 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The Oil price bounces back strongly after snapping a three-day losing streak amid fears of a prolonged energy supply squeeze due to Iran’s intentions to bring a toll system into effect at [&hellip;]
- [Singapore Dollar: Range guidance around NEER band – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/singapore-dollar-range-guidance-around-neer-band-uob/): UOB’s SGD NEER model shows the index at 1.68% above the midpoint of the policy band, after ending the previous session 171 basis points above it. The model is expected to remain between 1.40% and 1.90% above the midpoint today, implying a USD/SGD trading range of 1.2898–1.2963. With the S$NEER near the upper end of [&hellip;]
- [Copper: Speculative longs rise on tight supply – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-speculative-longs-rise-on-tight-supply-ing/): ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight that speculative net long positions in LME Copper increased notably in the latest COTR data, supported by tight supply and low inventories. They note broader sentiment has improved, while positioning changes in Aluminium and Zinc were more modest, with only small increases in net long exposure among money [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Middle East tensions revive inflation channel – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-middle-east-tensions-revive-inflation-channel-bny/): BNY reports that renewed Iranian–U.S. hostilities lifted Brent above 3%, reviving the inflation channel but remaining secondary to Fed and AI valuation drivers. The bank notes the U.S. interception of Iranian missiles and retaliatory strikes, but argues these Oil price moves are unlikely to materially affect today’s Fed decision, keeping focus on policy and risk [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - AUD/NZD](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-aud-nzd/): Facts: The pair is trading below a key resistance at 1.2086 AUDNZD sits below 100-period moving average Recommendation: Trade: Short position on AUDNZD at market price Target: 1.1660 Stop: 1.2145 Opinion: AUDNZD has been trading in an upward trend recently. However looking at the D1 interval, we can see that a potential trend reversal took [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Long positioning faces FOMC risk – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-long-positioning-faces-fomc-risk-dbs/): DBS Bank’s Philip Wee notes that Dollar bulls have built substantial long USD positions ahead of the FOMC, encouraged by Brent’s sharp rebound and expectations of a surprise rate hike by Chairman Kevin Warsh. However, he highlights growing scepticism that markets have overpriced hawkishness, with softer US data and recent pullbacks in Brent and US [&hellip;]
- [Federal Reserve: Poised decision keeps markets on edge – Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/federal-reserve-poised-decision-keeps-markets-on-edge-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank’s US economists expect the Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged at a highly uncertain FOMC meeting, with markets pricing a significant chance of a hike. The report notes renewed Middle East tensions complicate the inflation outlook, while July hike probabilities have swung sharply as Chair Warsh avoids strong guidance, leaving investors focused on today’s policy [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Persian Gulf risks support prices – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-persian-gulf-risks-support-prices-ing/): ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent rebounded over 4% after recent losses as renewed attacks on US troops and Saudi energy infrastructure undermine prospects for a US–Iran deal. They highlight growing risks of prolonged supply disruptions, tight middle distillate markets, halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and OPEC+ plans to unwind [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Softer Fed signals may lift EUR against US Dollar – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-softer-fed-signals-may-lift-eur-against-us-dollar-commerzbank-2/): Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that the FOMC under Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to deliver a &#8220;hawkish hold&#8221;, with markets already pricing at least one Fed rate hike by year-end. She highlights that recent declines in energy prices and a softer June inflation print reduce the odds of an immediate hike, limiting upside for the US Dollar [&hellip;]
- [Indian Rupee: Hedging demand rises on bond gains – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/indian-rupee-hedging-demand-rises-on-bond-gains-bny/): BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that INR faces strong selling pressure from a rebalancing perspective, as Indian bonds have outperformed major peers. With INR flows broadly flat, FX exposure has risen and investors are advised to keep hedging elevated after strong duration gains. Yu sees higher-beta currencies particularly exposed to July’s fixed-income moves. Indian bonds outperformance [&hellip;]
- [Today Markets - FOMC Preview](https://todaymarkets.com/today-markets-fomc-preview/): The Federal Reserve is expected to remain on hold when it announces its decision later on Wednesday. While a hold in rates at 3.5- 3.75% is likely, rising oil prices means that futures markets have priced in a growing chance of a rate hike at this meeting. The CME’s FedWatch tool indicates that there is [&hellip;]
- [Chart of The Day - AUD/USD drops with inflation! The biggest hawk is folding its wings?](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-aud-usd-drops-with-inflation-the-biggest-hawk-is-folding-its-wings/): The Australian dollar is sliding today against all G10 currencies in response to lower-than-expected CPI inflation data in Australia (AUD/USD, AUD/NZD: -0.3%). Both the latest reading for June and the full Q2 report came in below 4%, delivering the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) the first fruits of months of aggressive interest rate hikes. Technical [&hellip;]
- [Fed to Keep Rates Steady, but Odds of a Hike Persist](https://todaymarkets.com/fed-to-keep-rates-steady-but-odds-of-a-hike-persist/): The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting in July 2026. However, the decision remains a close call, with markets assigning nearly a 30% probability to a rate hike. Policymakers continue to navigate heightened uncertainty driven by renewed tensions between the US and [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Volatile on Iran conflict swings – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-volatile-on-iran-conflict-swings-uob/): UOB strategists report that Oil prices initially fell sharply as the United States (US) military campaign against Iran remained paused, with WTI dropping to USD 79.26 and Brent to USD 84.10. However, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) later rebounded as much as 5% above USD 83 after fresh fighting and news of a US interception of an Iranian [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Fed and energy drivers outweigh BoJ – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-fed-and-energy-drivers-outweigh-boj-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner and Padhraic Garvey expect the Bank of Japan to keep its policy rate at 1.00% on 31 July, with any modestly hawkish shift seen as unlikely to materially boost the Yen or change the USD/JPY trajectory. They argue that energy prices and the Federal Reserve’s reaction function will dominate USD/JPY over coming [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Softer Fed signals may lift EUR against US Dollar - Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-softer-fed-signals-may-lift-eur-against-us-dollar-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that the FOMC under Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to deliver a &#8220;hawkish hold&#8221;, with markets already pricing at least one Fed rate hike by year-end. She highlights that recent declines in energy prices and a softer June inflation print reduce the odds of an immediate hike, limiting upside for the US Dollar [&hellip;]
- [Corn Holds Near Multi-Week Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-holds-near-multi-week-highs/): Corn futures held above $4.5 per bushel, staying near their highest level since late May as geopolitical disruptions raised concerns over global supplies, while persistent dry weather in parts of the US Midwest threatened yields. The USDA said that 63% of the country&#8217;s corn crop was rated good-to-excellent, down from 67% a week earlier and [&hellip;]
- [Gold consolidates near two-week low, holds above $4,000 as traders await FOMC decision](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-consolidates-near-two-week-low-holds-above-4000-as-traders-await-fomc-decision/): Gold (XAU/USD) enters a bearish consolidation phase after touching an over one-week low during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it manages to hold above the $4,000 psychological mark. A softer tone surrounding the US Dollar (USD) offers some support to the precious metal. However, a fresh escalation of tensions between the US and Iran should [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD gains even as oil prices rebound, Fed policy awaited](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-gains-even-as-oil-prices-rebound-fed-policy-awaited/): Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1.14% higher to near $57.80 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The white metal gains even as oil prices rebound strongly due to renewed conflicts between the United States (US) and Iran. At press time, the WTI Oil price is up 3.65% to near $81.20, snapping a three-day losing streak. [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Moves Back Toward 3-Month High](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-moves-back-toward-3-month-high/): US heating oil prices rose to around $4.20 per gallon, moving back toward their three-month high, as the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the US revived fears of energy supply disruptions. Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, marking an escalation after a pause in fighting although the US Central [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Rises on Renewed US-Iran Hostilities](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-rises-on-renewed-us-iran-hostilities/): US gasoline prices rose to around $3.37 per gallon, moving back toward a two-month high, as renewed tensions between Iran and the US revived concerns over energy supply disruptions. Iran fired ballistic missiles at US positions in the Middle East, escalating the conflict after a temporary lull, though the US Central Command reported that all [&hellip;]
- [XRP Price - Will Ripple fall to $1 again? Analysis and forecasts](https://todaymarkets.com/xrp-price-will-ripple-fall-to-1-again-analysis-and-forecasts/): Ripple is under pressure ahead of the Fed decision. Check whether the XRP price could fall to parity, and see the latest on-chain data and technical analysis. XRP Price: Will Ripple fall back to parity? What does the Fed decision mean for the crypto market? The crypto market is under downward pressure ahead of a [&hellip;]
- [Sugar Prices Soar on Global Production Worries](https://todaymarkets.com/sugar-prices-soar-on-global-production-worries/): October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.88 (+5.65%) on Friday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +16.50 (+3.39%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp rally on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-month high.&nbsp; Concerns over lower global sugar production are [&hellip;]
- [Cotton Rallies into the Weekend](https://todaymarkets.com/cotton-rallies-into-the-weekend/): Cotton futures saw gains of 120 to 130 points on Friday with December up 261 points on the week. Crude oil was up 21 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.308 lower. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec funds in cotton futures and options adding 9,869 contracts to their [&hellip;]
- [Gold gains almost 3% trying to reverse the trend](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-gains-almost-3-trying-to-reverse-the-trend/): Gold is posting strong gains today, with falling U.S. Treasury yields following a much weaker-than-expected U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report providing a significant boost to sentiment across the precious metals market. Friday&#8217;s session is delivering another strong bullish impulse for gold prices. GOLD chart (D1 timeframe) Gold climbed to around $4,350 per ounce today, where [&hellip;]
- [Equities: AI profitability doubts grow – Nordea](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-ai-profitability-doubts-grow-nordea/): Nordea analysts Kirsti Sunde Midttun and Ole Håkon Eek-Nielsen argue that AI profitability faces structural pressure from high inference costs, rapid model depreciation and growing competition from free and open alternatives. They question the durability of current business models and point to rising investor scepticism toward AI-related equities, alongside a rotation from technology stocks into [&hellip;]
- [Silver: Solar demand headwinds emerge – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/silver-solar-demand-headwinds-emerge-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch notes that the Silver price has surged over 10% this week to USD 63.9 per troy ounce, its highest level since late June, pulling the gold/silver ratio back below 70. However, he highlights that solar-sector demand is set to decline for a second year, with Silver’s share in solar modules and total demand expected to fall [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Labour strength and BoC stance – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-labour-strength-and-boc-stance-td-securities/): TD Securities economists Robert Both and Emma Lawrence highlight a strong Canadian labour market, with July employment up 75k and unemployment at 6.4%. Despite employment outpacing population growth and the employment rate at its highest since February 2025, they expect the Bank of Canada to stay on hold through 2026, returning to neutral policy in [&hellip;]
- [Mexico: Banxico extended hold stance – Societe Generale](https://todaymarkets.com/mexico-banxico-extended-hold-stance-societe-generale/): Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish reports that Banxico left its policy rate at 6.50%, signalling an extended pause as inflation hovers near target and real rates sit close to neutral. The bank now sees inflation converging to target in 4Q27, while external risks from Oil prices and a potentially hawkish&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;argue against further easing, keeping Mexican [&hellip;]
- [NFP much below expectations! EUR/USD spikes](https://todaymarkets.com/nfp-much-below-expectations-eur-usd-spikes/): 07.08 &#8211; US Non-Farming Payrolls Data (July) Despite the lower unemployment rate, the latest labor market data paint a bleak picture. Average hourly earnings have fallen sharply, and the National Labor Force (NFP) itself has contracted sharply. The only reason for the decline in the unemployment rate in these circumstances is the falling labor force [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Prices jump on Hormuz tensions – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-prices-jump-on-hormuz-tensions-mufg/): MUFG’s Michael Wan notes that Oil has spiked on renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Brent remains below US$85/bbl. He highlights Iran’s proposed restrictions on US and Israeli ships and regional conflict risks. Despite the move, MUFG’s base case is for Oil prices to trend lower over time, cushioned by episodic escalation [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Labour resilience favours CAD against US Dollar – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-labour-resilience-favours-cad-against-us-dollar-td-securities/): TD Securities strategists expect Canada’s July Jobs Report to confirm ongoing labour market strength, with employment rising another 20k, matching consensus and extending the recovery of 2026 job losses. They see hiring intentions improving into Q3 and project the Unemployment Rate dipping to 6.4%, while wage growth slows to 3.4% year-on-year on a large base [&hellip;]
- [Trade of the day: US500](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-us500/): Facts Recommendation Long US500 at market price Opinion Rising earnings expectations remain one of the strongest fundamental arguments supporting further upside potential for Wall Street. Equity valuations are much easier to sustain when expectations for future corporate earnings improve, as higher stock prices are justified by stronger earnings rather than solely by an expansion in [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the Day: What will drive the US stock market?](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-what-will-drive-the-us-stock-market/): The Nasdaq 100 has been recording a dynamic recovery since the beginning of August. 🌍 Crude Oil Prices Tuesday&#8217;s 3.2% rally was one of the strongest this year. The index was supported by lower crude oil prices, following statements from Scott Bessent. The Treasury Secretary said on CNBC that there is a chance that as [&hellip;]
- [Equities: Stocks pressured by higher yields and energy risks - Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-stocks-pressured-by-higher-yields-and-energy-risks-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank strategists notes that the S&amp;P 500 slipped as geopolitical developments and higher yields pressured sentiment. Energy outperformed while industrials and materials lagged. Asian equities are mostly weaker this morning, while Chinese markets outperform and US futures remain broadly flat ahead of the July jobs report.” Equities soften on oil and yields &#8220;Turning to [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Volatile range trading outlook – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-volatile-range-trading-outlook-rabobank/): Rabobank’s Joe DeLaura details how renewed United States (US)–Iran tensions and disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz have driven a sharp rally and subsequent correction in Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI). He expects Brent to oscillate within a wide range, with geopolitical headlines around Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab dictating moves. Rabobank also raises its [&hellip;]
- [Czech Koruna: CZK softens against Euro as CNB waits – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/czech-koruna-czk-softens-against-euro-as-cnb-waits-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports that the Czech National Bank (CNB) kept its policy rate at 3.75% and returned to a wait-and-see stance after June’s 25bp hike, despite still citing upside inflation risks. Governor Ales Michl sounded less urgent and stressed a focus on core inflation over fuel-price volatility. With forecasts implying rate stability, the Koruna [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Higher US rate volatility favors safe havens – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-higher-us-rate-volatility-favors-safe-havens-bny/): BNY&#8217;s David Tam argues that rising U.S. rate volatility should favor safe-haven currencies, with the Yen historically benefiting from such episodes. Heavy speculative JPY shorts add another catalyst, as appreciation could force position unwinds and trigger a sharper squeeze. Heavy Yen shorts raise squeeze risk &#8220;We argued in our recent note that rising U.S. rate [&hellip;]
- [Today Markets - NFP Preview](https://todaymarkets.com/today-markets-nfp-preview/): NFP preview: Will markets get the weak print they would like? The July labour market report will be released today at 1330 BST. The market expects a reading of 80k, up from 57k in June. The unemployment rate could edge up to 4.3%, mostly due to a rounding error, and wages may grow by 0.3% [&hellip;]
- [Gold: Breakout holds as US payrolls loom – OCBC](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-breakout-holds-as-us-payrolls-loom-ocbc/): OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note Gold has retained most recent gains after breaking key resistance, supported by lower Oil, softer yields, central bank and ETF buying and technical factors. Momentum has eased as rebounding Oil revives inflation concerns and lifts US Treasury yields, with Friday’s US payrolls seen as the next test for whether [&hellip;]
- [Equities: Sector rotation dominates risk-off – Danske Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-sector-rotation-dominates-risk-off-danske-bank/): Danske Research Team reports equities closed lower in a 2026-style risk-off session driven by sentiment rather than macro or earnings. Higher Oil prices weighed, but the key feature was pronounced rotation from cyclicals into defensives such as energy, consumer staples and health care. AI-related concerns continue to pressure Asian technology-heavy indices. Defensives outperform as AI [&hellip;]
- [Euro: US payrolls could cap gains against the US Dollar - Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-us-payrolls-could-cap-gains-against-the-us-dollar-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that reduced expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening have helped&nbsp;EUR/USD&nbsp;climb, but questions how justified this move is. He stresses that Kevin Warsh’s lack of forward guidance does not preclude rate hikes, and that stronger US labour data could shift expectations back toward tighter policy. Commerzbank has cut its EUR/USD forecast by [&hellip;]
- [Brent: US-Iran tensions support prices – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/brent-us-iran-tensions-support-prices-ing/): ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note renewed strength in Oil, with ICE Brent rallying back above $82/bbl as obstacles to a US-Iran deal persist. They highlight Iranian demands around the Strait of Hormuz and limited signs of compromise. ING still expects Brent to average $80/bbl in the third quarter, while stressing significant risks [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Rebound against US Dollar faces key cloud barrier – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-rebound-against-us-dollar-faces-key-cloud-barrier-uob/): UOB Group’s Quek Ser Leang highlights that EUR/USD has staged a sharp rebound after drifting sideways, following a decline from January’s high to mid-June’s low. The pair is seen with scope to extend gains, but the analyst stresses that the 1.1560/1.1565 zone, aligned with the daily Ichimoku cloud top and a weekly trendline, is critical resistance, while [&hellip;]
- [Soybeans Attempt Rebound](https://todaymarkets.com/soybeans-attempt-rebound/): Soybean futures rose above $11.6 per bushel, attempting to rebound from a five-week low, supported by stronger Chinese demand and higher crude oil prices. Reports of renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the lack of clarity over a deal to reopen the critical waterway lifted oil prices. Agricultural prices often tracked energy markets [&hellip;]
- [Corn Rises from One-Month Low](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-rises-from-one-month-low/): Corn futures rose to around $4.4 per bushel, attempting to rebound from a four-week low as higher crude oil prices boosted demand for biofuel feedstocks. Reports of renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the lack of clarity over a deal to reopen the critical waterway drove oil prices higher. Agricultural commodity prices often [&hellip;]
- [Gold trades above $4,250; upside seems capped as Fed hike bets support USD ahead of US NFP](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-trades-above-4250-upside-seems-capped-as-fed-hike-bets-support-usd-ahead-of-us-nfp/): Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday, stalling the previous day&#8217;s retracement slide from levels just above the $4,300 mark, or the highest since June 18. The commodity currently trades just above $4,250 and seems poised to register its&nbsp;best&nbsp;week since January. The upside, however, seems limited amid mixed signals over US-Iran [&hellip;]
- [Cattle Fall as Beef Slips Back](https://todaymarkets.com/cattle-fall-as-beef-slips-back/): Live cattle futures reverted lower on Thursday, as contracts were down $2.95 to $4.55 across the board. Cash trade picked up on Thursday, with most trade at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 734 head offered, with bids at $233-234 [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa Prices Slide as Global Supply Concerns Ease](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-prices-slide-as-global-supply-concerns-ease/): September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) closed down -106 (-1.80%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -100 (-2.30%). Cocoa prices fell sharply for a second day on Thursday amid signs of larger cocoa supplies from Ghana.&nbsp;Ghana’s cocoa board reported on Wednesday that 750,000 MT of cocoa has been harvested for the [&hellip;]
- [Sugar Prices Surge on Smaller Brazil Sugar Production](https://todaymarkets.com/sugar-prices-surge-on-smaller-brazil-sugar-production/): October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.42 (+2.77%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +10.00 (+2.10%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 4.25-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1-month high.&nbsp; Lower sugar output in Brazil pushed prices sharply higher on [&hellip;]
- [Copper Scales Record Levels on Supply Worries](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-scales-record-levels-on-supply-worries/): Copper futures climbed above $6.7 per pound on Friday, reaching fresh record highs as mounting global supply risks continued to support the market. The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned exports of copper concentrates, highlighting a growing trend among resource-rich nations to retain more value by expanding domestic refining and processing capacity. Concerns over potential [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Rebounds](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-rebounds/): US heating oil futures rose above $3.90 per gallon on Friday, rebounding from an over three-week low, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz cast fresh doubt on efforts to fully reopen the vital shipping route. Iranian state media also reported that parliament is reviewing a proposal to bar ships linked to the US, [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Extends Gains](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-extends-gains/): US gasoline futures rose above $2.90 per gallon on Friday, extending their rebound from a nearly five-week low as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz cast fresh doubt on efforts to fully reopen the vital shipping route. Iranian state media also reported that lawmakers are considering suspending transit rights under the Oman-brokered shipping agreement [&hellip;]
- [Stock of The Week](https://todaymarkets.com/43775-2/): The larger data centers become, the less important a single processor becomes, while the network connecting thousands of computing units into one efficient system gains increasing importance. Without this infrastructure, even the most powerful hardware cannot reach its full potential. This is the foundation on which Arista Networks has built its position for nearly two [&hellip;]
- [Wheat extends correction, falls to its lowest level since July 10 Drought, El Niño and the Black Sea in focus](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-extends-correction-falls-to-its-lowest-level-since-july-10-drought-el-nino-and-the-black-sea-in-focus/): Wheat futures are correcting part of their recent surge on the Chicago Board of Trade, although prices remain clearly above the levels seen at the start of the year. After almost four years of persistent declines, wheat prices have begun to recover, as investors increasingly recognise that the market’s fundamental backdrop is deteriorating. This time, [&hellip;]
- [Arabica Coffee Futures Settle Below $3.1](https://todaymarkets.com/arabica-coffee-futures-settle-below-3-1/): Arabica coffee futures have fluctuated in recent weeks, before consolidating below $3.10 per pound to their lowest level in a month. Still, the market continued to be supported by tight supplies, uncertainty over the quality of Brazil&#8217;s harvest, coffee growers&#8217; reluctance to sell, and weather-related risks associated with El Niño. Although a record Brazilian harvest [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Recovery stalls near 1.1550 resistance against US Dollar – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-recovery-stalls-near-1-1550-resistance-against-us-dollar-scotiabank/): Scotiabank highlights that the Euro is slightly softer versus the Dollar after touching levels last seen in mid-June, with fundamentals still supportive as yield spreads turn. Spot has nearly converged with their fair value based on the 2-year Germany–US spread. Further EUR/USD gains likely need a shift in relative central bank expectations or improved sentiment, with near-term [&hellip;]
- [Indian Rupee: Foreign inflows to aid INR against US Dollar – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/indian-rupee-foreign-inflows-to-aid-inr-against-us-dollar-ing/): ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song note that the Indian Rupee (INR) has given back much of its June gains as US–Iran tensions and rising Oil prices hurt sentiment. However, they remain constructive on INR, citing FCNR deposit measures and expected inflows above USD 50 billion by September. Potential global bond index inclusion and [&hellip;]
- [United Kingdom: Confidence may unlock household spending – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/united-kingdom-confidence-may-unlock-household-spending-rabobank/): Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman analyses United Kingdom demand prospects under Prime Minister Burnham’s shift from “securonomics” to “vibonomics”. The report argues that elevated household saving and weak confidence leave scope for a temporary consumption boost if sentiment improves. However, it stresses that lasting growth in the UK will depend on structural reforms to productivity, investment, housing, [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Gains hinge on 1.3970 against US Dollar – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-gains-hinge-on-1-3970-against-us-dollar-scotiabank/): Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is effectively flat versus the US Dollar (USD) but modestly outperforming other majors, trading close to their fair value estimate around 1.40. With CAD-specific news limited, USD/CAD remains driven by external factors and stabilized US/Canada spreads. Technicals stay USD-bearish, with downside focus on a break below 1.3970/80 [&hellip;]
- [Copper: Tight supply keeps prices elevated – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-tight-supply-keeps-prices-elevated-ing/): ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices trading above $14,000/t on the LME and near record levels on Comex, driven by metal diversion into the US ahead of potential tariff decisions. Tight physical markets, low inventories outside the US and ongoing supply-side challenges are seen as supporting prices and possibly increasing volatility [&hellip;]
- [Natural gas tumbles as US EIA inventories rise](https://todaymarkets.com/natural-gas-tumbles-as-us-eia-inventories-rise/): U.S. natural gas inventories, according to the EIA, increased by 33 billion cubic feet (bcf), compared with market expectations of 30 bcf and the previous reading of 28 bcf. NATGAS chart (D1 timeframe) Source: xStation5
- [Oil climbs back above $80 per barrel](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-climbs-back-above-80-per-barrel/): Oil recovers on Iran-Oman talks and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries Oil prices are moving higher during Thursday&#8217;s session as investors once again focus on geopolitical risks affecting global crude supply. Market attention is centered on negotiations between Iran and Oman over the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside reports of new [&hellip;]
- [Bitcoin Near $64000 as ETF Inflows Return](https://todaymarkets.com/bitcoin-near-64000-as-etf-inflows-return/): Key takeaways Bitcoin hovers near $64500 amid range-bound trading, as renewed US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows offset corporate sales and recent wallet security concerns. Bitcoin is trading close to $64500 on 6 August, compared with roughly $63000 on 1 August, while remaining inside a relatively narrow short-term range. The market has absorbed renewed US spot [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the day: DE40 hold near ATH! Siemens and Deutsche Telekom shine with earnings!](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-de40-hold-near-ath-siemens-and-deutsche-telekom-shine-with-earnings/): German DAX futures (DE40) remain near all-time highs despite a correction in Asia, with marginal drops appearing more technical in nature. Disappointing results from memory makers (SanDisk, Western Digital) brought pressure back to AI-related companies, but the European session continues to be supported by solid earnings reports from traditional domestic businesses. Technical Analysis: DE40 (D1) [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA uneasy pause – Standard Chartered](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-uneasy-pause-standard-chartered/): Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate at 4.35% at its 11 August meeting, with no further hikes this year. Q2 core inflation and short-term expectations have eased, while the labour market has softened. However, the bank warns that another rate hike in Q4 remains a [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Wait-and-see mood before payrolls – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-wait-and-see-mood-before-payrolls-ing/): ING’s FX Strategist Francesco Pesole notes improved Gulf-related risk sentiment has weighed slightly on the Dollar, but stable Federal Reserve rate expectations remain supportive. With US payrolls due tomorrow, he argues that caution in markets and limited changes in Fed pricing should keep the Dollar in a broad range, even as data and Fed communication outweigh moves [&hellip;]
- [Indian Rupee: Gradual strengthening path outlined – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/indian-rupee-gradual-strengthening-path-outlined-mufg/): MUFG’s Michael Wan expects USD/INR to grind lower over the next 3–6 months towards 94.00, before rebounding to 96.00 in the next calendar year. The bank links this trajectory to stronger Dollar inflows from RBI’s FX measures, tempered by IPO-related FDI outflows and limited scope for sharp Indian Rupee strength. Rupee path shaped by flows &#8220;From an [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Oil-price sensitivity and war-end effects – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-oil-price-sensitivity-and-war-end-effects-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues that lower Oil prices can initially restrain the Euro (EUR) by reducing European Central Bank (ECB) rate expectations. Over time, however, a lasting end to the Iran conflict could support the currency through stronger Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) and improved real economic activity. Oil, rates and Euro reaction &#8220;Over the past [&hellip;]
- [British Pound: Gains capped below 1.3555 against US Dollar - UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/british-pound-gains-capped-below-1-3555-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report GBP/USD edged higher to 1.3469 after briefly touching 1.3486, with short-term momentum only slightly firmer. The pair is expected to trade in a higher 1.3445–1.3495 range rather than embark on a strong rally. Over 1–3 weeks, there is still limited scope for a move toward [&hellip;]
- [Gold: Breakout extends as yields ease – OCBC](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-breakout-extends-as-yields-ease-ocbc/): OCBC’s Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight a sharp rebound in Gold as easing Middle East tensions weighed on Oil and US Treasury yields, softening the US Dollar. Technical buying and short covering accelerated once resistance broke, while central bank demand from the Bank of Korea added support. Near-term momentum is mildly bullish, with key resistance [&hellip;]
- [Iron Ore Rebounds on Fresh Supply Concerns](https://todaymarkets.com/iron-ore-rebounds-on-fresh-supply-concerns/): Iron ore futures climbed to around CNY 715 per ton, recovering from 15-month lows as renewed concerns over potential supply disruptions resurfaced. A two-day strike is scheduled at BHP’s Port Hedland operations in Western Australia this weekend, despite progress in negotiations between the mining company and labor unions. The industrial action is expected to delay [&hellip;]
- [Nickel Falls Near 1-Month Low](https://todaymarkets.com/nickel-falls-near-1-month-low/): Nickel traded around $16,700 per tonne in August, retreating to its lowest level since mid-July as expectations of improved Indonesian supply weighed on prices. The decline followed reports that Indonesia may further relax supplementary RKAB nickel ore quotas, with a major miner expected to receive additional allocations that would significantly increase its 2026 RKAB quota [&hellip;]
- [U.K. indices scale new heights](https://todaymarkets.com/u-k-indices-scale-new-heights/): It may seem like a quiet start to the day, but in reality, there is a huge amount going on underneath the surface. The oil price is hovering just below $80 per barrel, after Iran said that it had reached an agreement with Oman about the route for shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Hovers Near 4-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-hovers-near-4-week-low/): US gasoline futures fell to $2.82 per gallon, hovering near a four-week low as traders priced in improving supply prospects. Iran announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, raising expectations of more energy flows through the key waterway. Iranian officials said a joint statement was being finalized, with [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Trades Near 3-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-trades-near-3-week-low/): US heating oil futures fell below $3.80 per gallon, trading near a three-week low, as traders priced in improved supply prospects. Iran announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting expectations that more energy exports could flow through the strategic waterway. Iranian officials said a joint statement was [&hellip;]
- [SpaceX Earnings Review](https://todaymarkets.com/spacex-earnings-review/): SpaceX share price set to nose dive, even as results exceed expectations SpaceX’s results were released on Tuesday evening after another blistering rally that saw the S&amp;P 500 reach a record high. Risk was back on, chip stocks soared and SpaceX’s share price jumped 9%. But, while S&amp;P 500 futures are pointing to further gains [&hellip;]
- [Gold surges 2%, breaks above a one-month high. Weaker dollar and oil fuel precious metals](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-surges-2-breaks-above-a-one-month-high-weaker-dollar-and-oil-fuel-precious-metals/): Gold prices have staged a strong rebound, climbing to their highest level since early July as a weaker U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields boosted demand for the precious metal. Investors are increasingly focused on the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy outlook while also monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which continue to shape inflation expectations [&hellip;]
- [Gold rallies to two-week high as USD softens on Iran deal hopes, receding Fed hike bets](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-rallies-to-two-week-high-as-usd-softens-on-iran-deal-hopes-receding-fed-hike-bets/): Gold&nbsp;(XAU/USD) attracts buyers for the second consecutive day and surges past the $4,100 mark to hit a nearly two-week high during the Asian session on Wednesday. The latest optimism over a potential US-Iran deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, along with receding US&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) rate-hike bets, prompts some follow-through US Dollar (USD) [&hellip;]
- [SpaceX Shares Drop 6% After Earnings. Is Space No Longer Enough for Wall Street?](https://todaymarkets.com/spacex-shares-drop-6-after-earnings-is-space-no-longer-enough-for-wall-street/): Key takeaways SpaceX reported strong Q2 2026 results, beating Wall Street expectations on both revenue and operating profitability. The AI segment remained the company&#8217;s primary growth engine, with revenue nearly tripling year-over-year, while Starlink continued to rapidly expand its subscriber base. SpaceX is becoming increasingly successful at diversifying its revenue streams, narrowing losses in its [&hellip;]
- [Coal Slips as India Production Rises](https://todaymarkets.com/coal-slips-as-india-production-rises/): Thermal coal futures fell to around $130 per ton in early August, pulling back from more than one-month highs as India’s coal production increased 7.51% year-on-year to 69.75 million tons in July, strengthening domestic supply and reducing the country’s reliance on imported coal. India also delivered larger coal volumes to power plants and other downstream [&hellip;]
- [Technical Selling Weighs on Cocoa Prices](https://todaymarkets.com/technical-selling-weighs-on-cocoa-prices/): September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Tuesday closed down -15 (-0.25%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -41 (-0.93%). Cocoa prices fell from 2.5-week highs on Tuesday and settled lower on technical selling.&nbsp; Cocoa prices have surged more than 15% over the past three trading sessions, lifting prices into heavily overbought territory [&hellip;]
- [Coffee Prices Rise as Brazil Rain Forecasts May Delay Harvest](https://todaymarkets.com/coffee-prices-rise-as-brazil-rain-forecasts-may-delay-harvest/): September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed up +4.60 (+1.44%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +68 (+1.80%). Coffee prices settled higher on Tuesday as short covering emerged after an unexpected chance of rain was forecast for Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest coffee-growing region, which could further delay the country’s coffee harvest.&nbsp; Coffee prices [&hellip;]
- [Tighter Supply Outlook Lifts Sugar Prices](https://todaymarkets.com/tighter-supply-outlook-lifts-sugar-prices/): October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +3.20 (+0.69%). Sugar prices extended their 3-session rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 3.5-week high and London sugar posting a 4-week high.&nbsp; The outlook for tighter future sugar supplies is propelling [&hellip;]
- [Why Have Cocoa Prices Recovered?](https://todaymarkets.com/why-have-cocoa-prices-recovered/): While the wild price swings in 2024 and 2025 are in the cocoa futures markets’ rearview mirror, the potential for weather-related volatility remains high. Moreover, with approximately 60% of the world’s cocoa production coming from the Ivory Coast and Ghana, weather conditions in West Africa will be the critical factor guiding prices over the coming [&hellip;]
- [Copper Climbs Toward Fresh Record High](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-climbs-toward-fresh-record-high/): Copper futures rose above $6.6 per pound, moving closer to fresh record highs as tightening global supply supported prices. Traders continued to ramp up shipments to the US while drawing down inventories elsewhere ahead of an expected decision by the Trump administration on copper import tariffs. Industry data showed that more than 200,000 tons of [&hellip;]
- [Soybeans Extend Decline Near 5-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/soybeans-extend-decline-near-5-week-low/): Soybean futures fell further to around $11.5 per bushel, approaching a five-week low as weaker crude oil prices weighed on the vegetable oil market. Oil prices sharply declined following reports of a potential US-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Agricultural commodity prices often tracked energy markets due to the growing use of [&hellip;]
- [Corn Slips as Oil Prices Slump](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-slips-as-oil-prices-slump/): Corn futures fell to around $4.4 per bushel, easing from multi-week highs as weaker crude oil prices weighed on sentiment across agricultural markets. Oil prices plunged amid rising optimism over a potential US-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reducing support for biofuel-linked crops. Agricultural commodity prices are often influenced by energy markets [&hellip;]
- [Nasdaq 100 Up 3.2% – Is the Bull Market Back?](https://todaymarkets.com/nasdaq-100-up-3-2-is-the-bull-market-back/): The Nasdaq 100 is rising by over 3% today, recording one of the strongest gains this year. This is supported by both lower oil prices, following statements from Scott Bessent, and excellent results from companies – including Palantir, whose shares are up by nearly 30% today. Equities Aside from Palantir, the top performers are from [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar Index: Rally questioned as safe-haven role tested – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-index-rally-questioned-as-safe-haven-role-tested-rabobank/): Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley notes the US Dollar (USD) has been the weakest G10 currency over the past week, with US Dollar Index (DXY) down about 2% from late July. The report reviews how the Middle East and Iran conflicts, Trump’s tariffs and rate-cut rhetoric, and Fed expectations have shaped USD sentiment. It [&hellip;]
- [Asia FX: Yen-led winners and export backdrop – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/asia-fx-yen-led-winners-and-export-backdrop-mufg/): Michael Wan at MUFG explains that South Korean Won (KRW), Thai Baht (THB), Singapore Dollar (SGD) and, to a smaller extent, Philippine Peso (PHP) are the main Asian FX beneficiaries if Japanese Yen strength persists, given their higher sensitivity to USD/JPY. He notes that correlation and conditional beta to Yen moves have fallen for Chinese [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Consolidation below resistance against US Dollar – Scotiabank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-consolidation-below-resistance-against-us-dollar-scotiabank/): Scotiabank’s analysts observe that&nbsp;the Euro&nbsp;is consolidating around the 1.15 area against the Dollar, with limited&nbsp;Eurozone&nbsp;data to drive price action. They point to last week’s sharp move higher stalling at a broader bear-trend line and stress that a break above 1.1565 is needed to extend gains, while support is seen in the 1.1460/1.1480 region. Euro holds [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Falls to Over 5-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-falls-to-over-5-week-low/): Gasoline in the US fell below $2.90 per gallon, the lowest level since June 26, as easing geopolitical tensions weighed on energy prices. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there is a chance of a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait, while Qatar announced that a draft proposal to revive US-Iran negotiations [&hellip;]
- [SpaceX earnings preview](https://todaymarkets.com/spacex-earnings-preview/): Double whammy for SpaceX SpaceX will report its first earnings report since its June IPO later this evening, at approx. 2130 BST. This report comes at an important time, the share price crashed and burned in recent weeks, it is down 50% from its peak and is trading below its IPO price. Unsurprisingly, investors are [&hellip;]
- [Commodity Wrap - Oil, Natgas, Cocoa, Wheat](https://todaymarkets.com/commodity-wrap-oil-natgas-cocoa-wheat/): Market Situation In the energy commodities market, we are seeing a strong sell-off today, led by WTI crude (-4.35%) and Brent (-3.65%), which have already lost 9.58% and 8.65% respectively on a weekly basis. This sharp sell-off is a direct reaction to media reports of advanced talks and the possible imminent opening of the strategic [&hellip;]
- [Platinum gains 6% as precious metals rebound, US Dollar weakens](https://todaymarkets.com/platinum-gains-6-as-precious-metals-rebound-us-dollar-weakens/): Platinum is gaining more than 6% today, extending its rebound shortly after gold bounced from around $4,100 per ounce and US dollar weakened pressured by falling oil prices. One factor supporting sentiment is the recent production halt at one of the world&#8217;s largest platinum mines. On July 24, Impala Platinum (Implats) suspended mining operations at [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - AUD/JPY](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-aud-jpy/): Facts Recommendation Source: xStation5 Opinion Recent currency interventions on the yen and a unified narrative from Japanese and US authorities standing behind the Japanese currency (US Treasury Secretary Bessent today: &#8220;The United States will do everything in its power to support the yen&#8221;) led to a sharp sell-off in JPY-led pairs (AUDJPY: -3.5%, USDJPY: -3.9%, [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Gains against US Dollar to remain limited – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-gains-against-us-dollar-to-remain-limited-td-securities/): TD Securities strategists argue that recent Japanese Ministry of Finance (MoF) interventions and talk of joint United States (US)/Japan action have not changed the broader USD/JPY regime. They see momentum allowing a brief dip toward 153.00, but expect the pair to hold above that level and maintain a year-end forecast of 159.00. Intervention seen as [&hellip;]
- [South African Rand: Rate hold seen hurting currency – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/south-african-rand-rate-hold-seen-hurting-currency-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur writes that despite South Africa’s reasonable recent performance under pressure from the Iran conflict, the central bank’s July decision to leave its key rate unchanged was surprising. With reform momentum slowing and the policy anchor weakened, he expects the South African Rand to suffer from this stance for an extended period. Policy [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: NFP and inflation mix complicate Fed path – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-nfp-and-inflation-mix-complicate-fed-path-bny/): BNY strategists John Velis and David Tam highlight the July Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report and upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) releases as key inputs for the Fed. They see consensus around 80,000 jobs, with a breakeven near 50,000 to keep unemployment steady. A weaker print could lower 2-year yields and rate-hike expectations. They stress sticky [&hellip;]
- [New Zealand Dollar: Jobs data and RBNZ hiking path – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/new-zealand-dollar-jobs-data-and-rbnz-hiking-path-ing/): ING’s Francesco Pesole expects New Zealand’s Q2 labour data to broadly match the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s May projections, which implied one to two hikes in Q3. He favours a hike in September or October, with rising conviction for September. Pesole sees NZD/USD holding near 0.585–0.590, with a year-end target at 0.59 and 0.60 [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Joint intervention threat curtails selling – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-joint-intervention-threat-curtails-selling-mufg/): MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes that the Japanese Yen has weakened modestly in Asia, with USD/JPY near its 200‑day moving average around 158.00 after recent joint intervention by Japan and the US. Japan is estimated to have bought close to USD 87 billion of Yen, while US participation is smaller but symbolically important. MUFG expects US [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: Upside risk capped by 0.7075 against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-upside-risk-capped-by-0-7075-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang reports AUD/USD briefly tested 0.7069 before retreating sharply to 0.6984, with the move seen as overdone. Intraday, the Australian Dollar is expected to range between 0.6980 and 0.7030. On a 1–3 week view, risks remain to the upside but advances are likely to face firm resistance at 0.7075, while a [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the Day: USD/JPY After Japan’s Intervention. The Exchange Rate Falls Below 160, but Pressure on the Yen Remains](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-usd-jpy-after-japans-intervention-the-exchange-rate-falls-below-160-but-pressure-on-the-yen-remains/): USDJPY remains one of the key topics in the foreign exchange market following the recent reaction by Japanese authorities to the sharp depreciation of the yen. The pair has once again come under selling pressure and moved toward the 158 area, falling below the 160 level, which has repeatedly been described by Japanese government officials [&hellip;]
- [BP and HSBC in focus, as yen rally takes a break](https://todaymarkets.com/bp-and-hsbc-in-focus-as-yen-rally-takes-a-break/): The UK’s corporate sector is in focus this morning, for all the right reasons after Astra Zeneca fell 8% on Monday. HSBC and BP have both reported stellar Q2 earnings, which may help the FTSE 100 today, after it lagged global peers on Monday and fell 0.1%, while other European and US indices posted strong [&hellip;]
- [Equities: Cyclical rotation extends as tech recovers – Danske Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/equities-cyclical-rotation-extends-as-tech-recovers-danske-bank/): Danske Research Team notes that global equities began August with fresh all-time highs in several MSCI indices. Gains were driven by sector rotation, with software rebounding 16% over the past week and lower Oil prices supporting sentiment. Defensive sectors lagged, while Asian equities traded lower on scepticism around regional tech and semiconductors despite firmer US [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Deal optimism drives sharp selloff – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-deal-optimism-drives-sharp-selloff-ing/): ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil prices, including ICE Brent, fell sharply on optimism over a potential US–Iran Middle East deal. They highlight that markets may be overreacting given ongoing uncertainty, Iranian denials of talks, and renewed security risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea. European gas also weakened, [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Consolidation with upside trigger at 1.1565 against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-consolidation-with-upside-trigger-at-1-1565-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights EUR/USD’s recent sharp rise and subsequent consolidation after a failed attempt to sustain gains above 1.1558. Intraday, the Euro is expected to trade between 1.1485 and 1.1540, while a close above 1.1565 could open the way toward 1.1600. Longer term, a break of 1.1390/1.1410 targets 1.1210. Range trade while [&hellip;]
- [XAU/USD bulls seem hesitant as inflation-led Fed hike bets and US-Iran tensions support USD](https://todaymarkets.com/xau-usd-bulls-seem-hesitant-as-inflation-led-fed-hike-bets-and-us-iran-tensions-support-usd/): Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday, though it lacks follow-through as traders await further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis before placing fresh bets. Meanwhile, the uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks continues to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven US Dollar (USD). Furthermore, recovering crude oil prices keep inflation risks [&hellip;]
- [Corn Rises Toward Multi-Week Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-rises-toward-multi-week-highs/): Corn futures rose around $4.5 per bushel, moving back toward multi-week highs as mounting concerns over crop losses in Europe and parts of China outweighed expectations for another strong US harvest. Persistent heatwaves and prolonged dry weather across Western Europe, particularly in France, have severely stressed corn crops, prompting lower yield forecasts and raising fears [&hellip;]
- [Soybeans Hold Near 1-Month Low](https://todaymarkets.com/soybeans-hold-near-1-month-low/): Soybean futures traded around $11.7 per bushel, holding near a four-week low as favorable growing conditions across the US Midwest outweighed renewed Chinese buying. China recently purchased about 1 million metric tons of new-crop US soybeans, including 14–16 cargoes, with the USDA confirming nearly 500,000 tons in export sales. State buyers took advantage of last [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD holds gains above $58.50 on US-Iran talk signals](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-holds-gains-above-58-50-on-us-iran-talk-signals/): Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $58.70 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Silver prices are receiving support as non-yielding assets benefit from geopolitical and economic monitoring. Investors are closely tracking developments in United States (US)-Iran talks for signals regarding the potential reopening of the Strait [&hellip;]
- [WTI trades with positive bias below mid-$79.00s on Iran uncertainty, supply concerns](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-trades-with-positive-bias-below-mid-79-00s-on-iran-uncertainty-supply-concerns/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday and looks to build on the overnight bounce following an intraday slump to levels below mid-$77.00s. The commodity currently trades around the $79.40 region, up 0.75% for the day, though it lacks bullish conviction amid [&hellip;]
- [Platinum Stays Near November Lows](https://todaymarkets.com/platinum-stays-near-november-lows/): Platinum futures traded around $1,650 an ounce, staying near late-November lows as investors weighed easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East against persistent expectations of higher US interest rates. Despite leaving interest rates unchanged last week, markets continued to price in a Fed rate hike later this year following recent hawkish signals from officials, weighing [&hellip;]
- [Cattle Fade Lower to Kick Off August](https://todaymarkets.com/cattle-fade-lower-to-kick-off-august/): Live cattle futures were 7 to 72 cents lower across most contracts on Monday, fading early gains. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Early bids surfaced near $233 on Monday, but no volume was reported. Feeder cattle futures saw losses of 20 cents to $2.40. &nbsp;The CME Feeder Cattle [&hellip;]
- [Harvest-Friendly Weather in Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices](https://todaymarkets.com/harvest-friendly-weather-in-brazil-weighs-on-arabica-coffee-prices/): September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed down -12.60 (-3.79%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +4 (+0.11%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday.&nbsp; Arabica coffee closed sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to pick up.&nbsp;Somar Meteorologia reported on Monday [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa Prices Surge on Ghana Crop Worries](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-prices-surge-on-ghana-crop-worries/): September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) closed up +542 (+10.04%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +391 (+9.75%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Monday for a second session and surged to 2-week highs.&nbsp;Cocoa prices are rallying on positive carryover from last Friday on concerns over cocoa production in Ghana, the [&hellip;]
- [Sugar Prices Climb on Forecasts for Global Deficits](https://todaymarkets.com/sugar-prices-climb-on-forecasts-for-global-deficits/): October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 2-week high.&nbsp; The outlook for tighter future sugar supplies is propelling prices [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Holds Losses](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-holds-losses/): US heating oil futures traded below $3.9 per gallon in early August, holding recent losses as markets assessed developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said his latest offer of talks was Tehran&#8217;s &#8220;last chance&#8221; and expressed confidence that the key waterway would fully reopen. Although Iran denied holding direct talks with the [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Near Three-Week Low](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-near-three-week-low/): US gasoline futures traded below $3.0 per gallon in early August, holding near a three-week low as markets remained focused on developments in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said his latest offer of talks was Tehran&#8217;s &#8220;last chance&#8221; and reiterated his confidence that the key shipping route would fully reopen. While Iran denied [&hellip;]
- [Turkish Lira: Trade data underline external pressures – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/turkish-lira-trade-data-underline-external-pressures-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose analyses Turkey’s June trade figures, highlighting a 26.2% year-on-year widening of the trade deficit to USD 10.4 billion. While exports and imports both rebounded after May’s holiday distortions, imports are running stronger than exports. Ghose stresses that the trade deficit remains around 6% of GDP, underscoring persistent balance of payments vulnerabilities. Deficit, [&hellip;]
- [Singapore Dollar: Upside bias capped against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/singapore-dollar-upside-bias-capped-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD slipped to 1.2809 but closed near 1.2821, with intraday bias still pointing lower. However, he highlights 1.2790 as significant support that may hold unless momentum improves, while 1.2845 marks the level that would negate the downside bias. Over the 1–3 week horizon, further losses require a [&hellip;]
- [Commodity Talk - Oil, Gold, Natgas, Emiss](https://todaymarkets.com/commodity-talk-oil-gold-natgas-emiss/): Oil: Crude oil and crack spread Volatility in the crude oil market is growing, and the crack spread remains at a high level, which highlights the tense situation in the fuel market. Currently, the challenge is not access to the oil itself, but the supply of petroleum products. Source: Bloomberg Finance LP, XTB Oil benchmarks and curve spreads The nearest calendar spreads remain at limited levels and may even indicate a slight overvaluation of prices. It is worth noting, however, that the oil market remains in clear backwardation. Source: Bloomberg Finance LP, XTB Technical analysis of crude oil Crude oil clearly [&hellip;]
- [Singapore: Strong growth momentum defies risks – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/singapore-strong-growth-momentum-defies-risks-dbs/): DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng highlights that Singapore’s economy is set to deliver above-trend growth for a third straight year in 2026, supported by manufacturing, wholesale trade and financial services. Following a robust 2Q26 performance and the ongoing global AI boom, DBS raises its 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 5.0%, noting MTI’s upgraded official projection and lingering geopolitical challenges. Above-trend expansion driven by AI &#8220;Singapore’s economic growth was robust in 2Q26, as confirmed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). GDP growth was revised up to 5.9% yoy and 1.4% qoq sa, in line with our expectations.&#8221; [&hellip;]
- [Gold: ETF inflows and sceptical outlook – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-etf-inflows-and-sceptical-outlook-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch notes Gold breaking above USD 4,400 per ounce despite a sharp Oil rally, with Fed rate expectations only modestly higher after weak US labour data. ETF investors added 14.5 tons over four days, and global Gold ETFs saw July inflows of 23.5 tons, mainly in Europe and Asia. Fritsch remains sceptical that Gold can defy higher Oil and rates for long. Price surge driven by ETF demand &#8220;This morning, the gold price rose above the USD 4,400 per troy ounce mark for the first time since early June.&#8221; &#8220;Despite the higher oil price, interest rate expectations have risen only slightly and remain [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA holds hawkish bias with steady rates – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-holds-hawkish-bias-with-steady-rates-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates at 4.35%, while Governor Michele Bullock delivered a hawkish message, stressing upside inflation risks and revealing that a hike was discussed. Short-dated Australian yields reversed higher. ING’s FX team does not expect further RBA hikes this year but still projects AUD/USD rising toward 0.73 by year-end. Hawkish RBA and AUD/USD upside &#8220;The Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged at 4.35% today. Some argue that the added description of the policy as &#8216;somewhat restrictive&#8217; means that the RBA is less likely to hike in future.&#8221; &#8220;However, Governor Michele Bullock proved quite [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day: AUS/USD](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-aus-usd/): Facts Recommendation Source: xStation5 Opinion The AUDUSD exchange rate has been moving in an uptrend since early July, reinforced by the dovish tone of the July FOMC meeting. Currently, the swap market prices in roughly a 50% chance of a September rate hike, marking a sharp decline from expectations prior to the Fed&#8217;s latest decision (when probability sat near 100%). Monetary support for the dollar weakened further following an unexpected decline in US payrolls according to the latest NFP report. Furthermore, consensus estimates for the upcoming inflation report project CPI falling to 3.4% YoY—its lowest level since April 2026. Despite a [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa loses 4% amid news from Ghana. What's next for the market?](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-loses-4-amid-news-from-ghana-whats-next-for-the-market/): Key takeaways ICE cocoa futures have come under pressure today, falling 4% following new developments from Ghana, as the market sees scope for improved financing of bean purchases in the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country. COCOBOD plans to begin issuing debt on the domestic market later in August, moving away from the foreign syndicated-loan model that had underpinned the sector’s financing for more than three decades. For the market, this could be a meaningful shift: better access to capital may reduce the risk that liquidity constraints disrupt purchases from farmers and the subsequent flow of cocoa into the export supply chain. Recent [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Wider range with intervention support against US Dollar – HSBC](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-wider-range-with-intervention-support-against-us-dollar-hsbc/): HSBC strategists discuss the sharp post-intervention drop following coordinated action by Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the US Treasury. They argue that joint intervention is more effective than unilateral moves but unlikely to change the broader trend without improved Japanese fundamentals. They expect USD/JPY to remain mostly range-bound, potentially in a wider band, and stay cautious on a sustained US Dollar (USD) downtrend versus Japanese Yen (JPY). Joint action, range-bound dynamics &#8220;USD/JPY fell sharply after coordinated interventions to support the JPY on 30 and 31 July by Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) (Nikkei, 1 August) and the US Treasury (FT, 1 [&hellip;]
- [Crude Oil Extends Rally on US-Iran Deal Uncertainty](https://todaymarkets.com/crude-oil-extends-rally-on-us-iran-deal-uncertainty/): Crude oil rose above $83 per barrel on Tuesday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session as hopes for a US-Iran agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to fade. President Donald Trump introduced new demands on Tehran, further complicating negotiations over the strategic waterway. Trump said that Iran would be required to provide compensation for people it has killed in conflicts as part of future negotiations, following Tehran’s own calls for reparations related to the war. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said negotiations between Oman and Iran were at an advanced stage, offering some hope of [&hellip;]
- [Aluminum Rises to Near 2-Month High](https://todaymarkets.com/aluminum-rises-to-near-2-month-high/): Aluminum futures in the UK rose to $3,380 per tonne in August, the highest in nearly two months, on declining supply from key producers. The Alunorte plant in Brazil, the world&#8217;s largest alumina plant outside of China, was forced to cut operations to half capacity amid the lack of natural gas from its supplier. The developments deepened the detriment to Norsk Hydro, the main client for Alunorte. The firm had already declared two force majeures on aluminum sales after its joint Qatari venture Qatalum plant was forced to shut off production on natural gas shortages after Iran had damaged energy and [&hellip;]
- [Gold Rally hits pause near $4,440 with US CPI in focus](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-rally-hits-pause-near-4440-with-us-cpi-in-focus/): Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.26% lower at around $4,380 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The precious metal comes off the two-month high of $4,435 posted earlier in the day, as oil prices have rallied further due to escalated uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage to almost 20% of global energy supply. Brent extends gains as US-Iran tensions keep Strait of Hormuz in focus Analysts at Danske Bank highlight that in commodities, “Brent crude climbed to USD 87/bbl as hopes faded once again for a near-term resolution to the US-Iran conflict and the reopening [&hellip;]
- [Brent: Inflation risks rise with Hormuz standoff – Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/brent-inflation-risks-rise-with-hormuz-standoff-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that Brent Oil has broken above $85, closing near $88 as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut and rhetoric between the US and Iran escalates. They notes a fourth straight Brent rally, higher 6‑month futures, and rising Euro inflation swaps, all feeding renewed speculation on more hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB) rate paths. Oil surge revives inflation concerns &#8220;If the eclipse offers a temporary darkening of the skies, markets found a darker cloud in the inflation outlook yesterday, as oil prices rose again amid the absence of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fuelling fresh [&hellip;]
- [Federal Reserve: Dovish repricing on data and inflation focus – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/federal-reserve-dovish-repricing-on-data-and-inflation-focus-bny/): John Velis at BNY Markets reiterates that he expects no Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, even as risks remain skewed to the upside. A weak US jobs report has reduced the implied probability of a September hike and trimmed tightening priced along the curve, but upcoming CPI and PPI releases remain central to the Fed’s rate deliberations. No hikes view, data-dependent path &#8220;We maintain that there will be no rate hikes from the Fed this year, even though we acknowledge that the risk is to the upside.&#8221; &#8220;Last week’s poor jobs report contributed to a slightly more dovish expectation for [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA keeps door open – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-keeps-door-open-rabobank/): Rabobank&#8217;s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen reports that the Australian Dollar (AUD) slipped briefly after the RBA left its policy rate unchanged, as markets interpreted the statement and downgraded growth and inflation forecasts as dovish. Governor Bullock later stressed that another hike is “quite possible” and that the economy remains above capacity, while Rabobank’s Australia strategist still expects one more rate increase in November. RBA pause but hawkish tone &#8220;The Australian dollar also slipped briefly after today’s RBA decision. The central bank kept its policy rate unchanged as expected, but traders read some dovish language in the statement, and the downward revisions [&hellip;]
- [Energy Leads Gains in Europe, ASML Rebounds While Alcon Rises 4% After Earnings](https://todaymarkets.com/energy-leads-gains-in-europe-asml-rebounds-while-alcon-rises-4-after-earnings/): Key takeaways European indices remain close to all-time highs, but rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to limit investors’ risk appetite. The deadlock in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher again, increasing the risk of persistent inflationary pressures. At the same time, the earnings season is revealing growing divergence between sectors, while investors are becoming more demanding toward technology companies that previously benefited from the AI boom. The health of the U.S. economy also remains in focus following the weak labor market report. The next key event for global markets will be the U.S. [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Volatility sinks as carry trades hold – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-volatility-sinks-as-carry-trades-hold-ing/): ING’s Chris Turner notes that FX volatility is falling as investors appear comfortable with the Federal Reserve holding or potentially tightening rates in September. He highlights limited impact from upcoming US CPI on carry trades, but warns that higher US Treasury yields and heavy tech-sector issuance could threaten the benign backdrop. DXY is seen staying in a tight 99.50-100.00 range. Fed risks and bond market supply &#8220;Perhaps unsurprisingly, realised FX volatility is sinking in mid-August. The main risk event on the horizon is the Fed&#8217;s policy meeting on 16 September, where the market prices exactly a 50% chance of a 25bp hike. Whether the Fed [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Yield outlook fails to lift Yen – Societe Generale](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-yield-outlook-fails-to-lift-yen-societe-generale/): Societe Generale strategists note the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains the main G10 laggard despite higher domestic yields and Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening. With the 10-year JGB potentially rising toward 3.50% as further 75bp of BoJ hikes are expected, FX markets still show limited enthusiasm for the Yen, while USD/JPY trades above the 200-day moving average and near the 159 level. Higher JGB yields not supporting JPY &#8220;A quiet session overnight cemented the position of the JPY as the main laggard in G10 ten days into August, a vastly different trajectory compared to this time in 2024, when following unilateral dollar [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar : Hawkish hold keeps risks alive – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-hawkish-hold-keeps-risks-alive-td-securities/): TD Securities’ Prashant Newnaha and Alex Loo note that the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision, with the Statement and updated forecasts sounding less hawkish than expected. However,&nbsp;Governor Bullock&nbsp;emphasized that another hike remains possible if upside inflation risks materialize, leaving the Australian Dollar sensitive to incoming data and RBA communications. Hawkish hold with upside inflation risks &#8220;The RBA kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35% as expected in a unanimous decision. The Statement read less hawkishly than anticipated and the revised forecasts imply a less hawkish stance too. However, the Press Conference [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Supported by rising Oil prices](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-index-price-forecast-supported-by-rising-oil-prices/): The US Dollar (USD) extends its Monday recovery move on Tuesday, as rising Oil prices due to prolonged fears of energy supply disruption keep global inflation expectations de-anchored. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades slightly higher to near 99.90. Meanwhile, fears of a near-term&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) interest rate hike have eased as the latest United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July revealed a reduction in the overall labor force and a downward revision in labor additions figures of previous months. Strategists at ING say the latest US labor [&hellip;]
- [Dow Jones futures slip as US-Iran tensions, rate hike fears weigh on sentiment](https://todaymarkets.com/dow-jones-futures-slip-as-us-iran-tensions-rate-hike-fears-weigh-on-sentiment/): Dow Jones futures decline by 0.11% to trade around 54,000 during European hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&amp;P 500 futures are steady around 7,770 and Nasdaq 100 futures gain 0.12%, trading near 29,770. US&nbsp;stock&nbsp;futures are mixed as traders adopt a cautious stance amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Rising concerns over potential oil supply disruptions have fueled inflation fears, leading to growing speculation that the&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) may feel compelled to raise interest&nbsp;rates&nbsp;sooner than expected, even against the backdrop of a cooling labor market. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the market-implied odds of a 25-basis-point rate hike in September have climbed to nearly 52%, [&hellip;]
- [Hungarian Forint: Near-term gains against Euro before renewed pressure - Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/hungarian-forint-near-term-gains-against-euro-before-renewed-pressure-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose describes recent Forint weakness as a high-beta correction that only partly erases post-election outperformance. He expects EUR/HUF to recover toward 350–355 if global risk sentiment improves, but warns that accelerating core inflation and narrowing real interest rates as MNB cuts will later weigh on HUF, limiting the durability of any interim recovery. High-beta correction then structural headwinds &#8220;The forint has corrected weaker recently through the global market risk-off. This reflects its high-beta status within the eastern European peer group.&#8221; &#8220;This near-term correction should not be over-interpreted as the forint has only given up a fraction of its outperformance [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the Day: USDJPY Rises Again. Intervention Is Not Enough — Markets Await BoJ Action](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-usdjpy-rises-again-intervention-is-not-enough-markets-await-boj-action/): USDJPY is once again moving higher, while the yen is beginning to give back some of the gains it made following the joint intervention by Japan and the United States at the end of July. It was an exceptionally strong response from the authorities, which helped push USDJPY sharply lower in a short period of time and gave the yen some much-needed relief. The problem is that just a few days later, the market is once again testing the weakness of the Japanese currency. This shows that FX intervention can be an effective tool for stopping a sharp move, but it [&hellip;]
- [UK Gas Prices Rise Further](https://todaymarkets.com/uk-gas-prices-rise-further/): UK natural gas prices extended sharp gains on Tuesday, rising to 151 pence per therm, as the prospect of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded amid demands from the US and Iran. President Trump on Monday called for Iran to compensate for people it has killed in conflicts, after Tehran sought compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli attacks. This tempered hopes for an immediate resolution that would restore LNG flows through the Persian Gulf. The ongoing disruption has tightened global LNG supplies, intensifying competition with Asian buyers and hampering Europe’s efforts to replenish gas stockpiles ahead [&hellip;]
- [US Heating Oil Extends Rally](https://todaymarkets.com/us-heating-oil-extends-rally/): US heating oil prices extended their rally above $4.20 per gallon, moving back toward a four-month high as prospects for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz dimmed. President Donald Trump made demands on Iran, further dimming hopes for an agreement to reopen the waterway. This followed Iran’s statement that a deal with Oman on new shipping routes was close to being finalized, while warning that reopening the waterway remained conditional on Washington meeting additional demands. Meanwhile, an attack claimed by Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan refinery in the Red Sea compounded supply concerns. Saudi authorities said the [&hellip;]
- [Iron Ore Gains on Supply Concerns](https://todaymarkets.com/iron-ore-gains-on-supply-concerns/): Iron ore futures climbed above CNY 720 per ton, reaching near two-week highs as signs of tightening near-term supply and possible disruptions supported prices. Industry data showed global iron ore shipments declined by 1.38 million tons in the week through August 9 to around 32 million tons, while shipments arriving at Chinese ports dropped by 13.1 million tons to 18.9 million tons. Supply concerns also increased after more workers joined a strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore export hub in Western Australia, although vessel loading operations have continued. Meanwhile, China imported 108.086 million tons of iron ore and concentrates in [&hellip;]
- [British Pound: Upside tests but capped near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/british-pound-upside-tests-but-capped-near-1-3555-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that GBP/USD extended last week’s rally, but overbought conditions should confine intraday moves to a 1.3490–1.3535 band. On a 1–3 week horizon, the&nbsp;British Pound&nbsp;(GBP) could test 1.3555, though a sustained break above is seen as unlikely, with strong support now at 1.3460. Pound upside persists but gains seen limited &#8220;24-HOUR VIEW: GBP soared last Friday and continued to rise yesterday, closing 0.10% higher at 1.3507. While GBP could rise further, the combination of slowing momentum and overbought conditions suggests any advance is likely to be contained within a 1.3490/1.3535 [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening key to recovery against US Dollar - OCBC](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-boj-tightening-key-to-recovery-against-us-dollar-ocbc/): OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that Japan’s recent FX intervention, backed by United States (US) involvement, has not fully reversed Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness, with USD/JPY near 159 after retracing much of its post-intervention drop. They keep an end‑2026 USD/JPY forecast at 163 but say a more aggressive Bank of Japan (BoJ) hiking path and domestic capital flows back into Japanese assets could drive a more sustained JPY recovery. Yen stability hinges on BoJ decisions &#8220;Questions remain over whether Japan’s intervention, likely larger in scale and stronger in signalling power given US involvement, can reverse the JPY’s underlying [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Upside risks persist as deal optimism fades – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-upside-risks-persist-as-deal-optimism-fades-ing/): ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil prices are firmer as optimism over a potential US–Iran deal fades, keeping supply risks elevated. They highlight continued flows through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions and stress that Middle East tensions and tight refined product stocks skew risks to the upside for Oil into the Northern hemisphere winter. Headline-driven market with upside risks &#8220;Oil prices are trading stronger as optimism over a US-Iran deal fades, leaving the market to reprice ongoing supply disruptions&#8221; &#8220;By this point, you’d think markets would be largely immune to headlines about a US–Iran deal. The [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA holds rates but downside bias persists – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-holds-rates-but-downside-bias-persists-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates unchanged in a unanimous decision, with forecasts showing higher unemployment and lower short-term inflation. While medium-term inflation risks justify the possibility of further hikes, he states that the next move is likely a rate cut, suggesting the Australian Dollar (AUD) may stay under pressure over coming months. RBA keeps rate unchanged, rate cut expected &#8220;As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates unchanged this morning. Contrary to speculation, this decision was also unanimous. Some market participants had anticipated a dissenting vote in favor of raising the benchmark [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Gains capped below key resistance against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-gains-capped-below-key-resistance-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note&nbsp;EUR/USD&nbsp;has stalled after last week’s surge, with flat momentum pointing to a 1.1530–1.1560 intraday range. For the next 1–3 weeks, the Euro’s upside hurdle has risen, requiring a close above 1.1580 to target 1.1600 and beyond, while strong support has shifted up to 1.1515. Euro consolidates below 1.1580 barrier &#8220;24-HOUR VIEW: Having surged to a high of 1.1580 last Friday, EUR traded in a relatively quiet manner between 1.1539 and 1.1569 yesterday. EUR closed slightly lower by 0.14% at 1.1542. Momentum indicators are mostly flat, and today, we expect EUR [&hellip;]
- [WTI Price Forecast: Refreshes weekly high at $82.70 as oil supply uncertainty deepens](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-price-forecast-refreshes-weekly-high-at-82-70-as-oil-supply-uncertainty-deepens/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade 1.55% higher at around $82.70 during the European trading session on Tuesday, the highest level seen in over a week. The oil price strengthens as uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint to almost one-fifth of global energy supply, has deepened, following remarks from United States (US) President Donald Trump over Iran’s compensation demand. On Monday, US President Trump said, through a post on Truth Social, that Washington also demands reparations for the war, as Iran wants. Trump added, “Iran should be responsible for the damages and death [&hellip;]
- [Berkshire earnings: What do the reports say about the market’s direction?](https://todaymarkets.com/berkshire-earnings-what-do-the-reports-say-about-the-markets-direction/): Warren Buffett’s legendary fund, now without Warren Buffett, published its Q2 2026 results on Saturday, August 8. Expectations for the fund’s results were moderate, and although the “Oracle of Omaha” is already retired, the latest results suggest that the new management may still have trouble delivering the pace of growth and profit shareholders might expect. Earnings However, the fund’s profit presented in this way is not a reliable reflection of the company’s situation in Q2 2026. Of Berkshire’s USD 12.9 billion profit itself: Segments and industries A segment breakdown of the holding company is more transparent. Cash flows The market reaction [&hellip;]
- [Gold rallies further beyond $4,400; highest since early June](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-rallies-further-beyond-4400-highest-since-early-june/): Gold&nbsp;(XAU/USD) scales higher for the third consecutive day – also marking the fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and climbs to its highest level since June 5, further beyond the $4,400 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday. A weak US jobs report released last Friday pointed to signs of a cooling labor market, undermining the case for the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) to raise interest&nbsp;rates&nbsp;and driving flows towards the non-yielding bullion. Investors, however, remain worried about inflation risks stemming from volatile crude oil prices due to the Iran war. This keeps Fed rate hike bets firmly on [&hellip;]
- [Arabica Coffee Prices Undercut as Brazil Harvest Expected to Accelerate](https://todaymarkets.com/arabica-coffee-prices-undercut-as-brazil-harvest-expected-to-accelerate/): September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed down -3.25 (-0.97%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +19 (+0.50%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday.&nbsp; Arabica closed lower as below-normal rainfall in Brazil should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to speed up, a bearish factor for prices.&nbsp; Somar Meteorologia reported on Monday that 5.8 mm of rain, or 92% of the historical average, fell in the week ended August 9 in Brazil’s Minas Gerais, the country’s main arabica-coffee growing region. Rising inventories are bearish for robusta coffee as ICE robusta inventories climbed to a 4.5-month high [&hellip;]
- [Cattle See Mixed Trade, as Live Cattle Strengthen](https://todaymarkets.com/cattle-see-mixed-trade-as-live-cattle-strengthen/): Live cattle futures were higher on Monday, with contracts up 82 cents to $1.80 across most months. There were no deliveries issued on first notice day for August live cattle futures. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. It has been quiet so far on Monday. Feeder cattle futures were down 90 cents to $1.55 higher across the board, with the nearbys the weaker. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.38 on August 6 to $355.98. &nbsp; NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 25% gd/ex, steady [&hellip;]
- [Coal Rises as Oil Prices Surge](https://todaymarkets.com/coal-rises-as-oil-prices-surge/): Thermal coal futures rose toward $130 per ton in mid-August, paring recent losses as oil prices surged amid persistent uncertainty over a US-Iran deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices increase the incentive for fuel switching, particularly among energy-importing countries across Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration released the “15th Five-Year Plan for Coal Industry Development,” which aims to lift the proportion of capacity from large, modernized coal mines to 87% and that from intelligent mines to 75% by 2030. The plan also calls for an [&hellip;]
- [European Gas Extends Rally](https://todaymarkets.com/european-gas-extends-rally/): European natural gas prices climbed to €61.5 per MWh on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s rally, as hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded amid demands from the US and Iran. President Trump on Monday called for Iran to compensate for people it has killed in conflicts, after Tehran sought compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli attacks. The standoff has reduced expectations of an immediate resolution that would restore LNG flows through the Persian Gulf. The ongoing disruption has tightened global LNG supplies, intensifying competition with Asian buyers and hampering Europe’s efforts to replenish gas [&hellip;]
- [Platinum Futures Near 2-Month High](https://todaymarkets.com/platinum-futures-near-2-month-high/): Platinum futures rose around $1,780 an ounce, approaching an eight-week high and tracking a broader rally across the precious metals complex. Investment demand for precious metals improved as Chinese institutional investors increased bullion holdings amid heightened market volatility, with gold-backed ETF in China recording their longest streak of inflows in months. Meanwhile, AI and data-center expansion are emerging as potential new sources of future platinum-group metals (PGM) demand. In July, Valterra Platinum said it estimated current AI-related PGM demand at 200,000–400,000 ounces annually and that it could grow fivefold by 2030, citing PGMs&#8217; electrical and thermal properties as relevant to AI [&hellip;]
- [Corn Futures Near 1-Month Low](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-futures-near-1-month-low/): Corn futures traded below $4.4 per bushel, struggling to rebound from a four-week low reached on August 5, as traders continued to assess crop conditions and weather forecasts ahead of the USDA&#8217;s supply-and-demand report this week. Recent rain and milder temperatures eased crop stress after several weeks of excessive heat and dryness across much of the US Midwest during July, although 28% of US corn was affected by drought, according to the USDA. Elsewhere, Ukraine, a major corn producer, cut its 2026/27 grain export forecast by up to 12% from its previous projection, citing Russian attacks on the country&#8217;s southern Odessa [&hellip;]
- [Copper Edges Higher on Supply Concerns](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-edges-higher-on-supply-concerns/): Copper futures climbed above $6.6 per pound on Tuesday, rising for a second straight session, supported by signs of tightening global supply and expectations for constrained mine output. Traders remained cautious over potential US import tariffs on copper, which have continued to redirect metal from international markets into US warehouses. The Democratic Republic of Congo also recently imposed an export ban on copper concentrate, although the move is unlikely to have a major impact on global supplies. Meanwhile, the long-term outlook for copper extraction and production is becoming increasingly constrained by declining ore grades, environmental regulations and geopolitical risks. On the [&hellip;]
- [Palm Oil Extends Strength Despite Ample Supply](https://todaymarkets.com/palm-oil-extends-strength-despite-ample-supply/): Malaysian palm oil futures pushed higher, hovering above MYR 4,740 per tonne and marking the strongest level in more than two weeks, as a softer ringgit boosted export competitiveness and firmer palm olein prices on the Dalian exchange also lent support. Export estimates reinforced the bullish tone, with cargo surveyors reporting Malaysian palm oil shipments increased between 2.6% and 14.8% in the first 10 days of August. Demand prospects in top consumer India also improved, with July edible oil imports climbing to a 10-month high as refiners stepped up palm oil and soyoil purchases ahead of the festive season. However, gains [&hellip;]
- [Denmark: Tax cuts keep inflation below the euro area – Nordea](https://todaymarkets.com/denmark-tax-cuts-keep-inflation-below-the-euro-area-nordea/): Nordea economist Jan Størup Nielsen notes that Danish inflation eased slightly in July, with headline consumer prices up 1.7% year-over-year and core inflation steady at 2.3%. He highlights that seasonal factors such as higher rents on summer houses and package holidays boosted monthly prices, while lower electricity tariffs and falling food prices, especially pork, helped keep Danish inflation below the Euro area. Seasonal factors and tax cuts drive CPI &#8220;In July, Danish consumer prices increased by 1.7% year-over-year, down from 1.9% in June.&#8221; &#8220;Compared to June, the overall Danish consumer price index increased by 1.2%. This was the largest monthly increase in the [&hellip;]
- [Trade of The Day - OIL](https://todaymarkets.com/trade-of-the-day-oil/): Facts: Recommendation : Long position (buy) on OIL at the market price. OIL (D1) Source: xStation5 OPINION: A normalized RSI together with a forming uptrend (see: green circles) creates an opportunity to trade for higher oil prices. The bullish sentiment is further confirmed by the price returning above the EMA200. The target direction for buyers should be the upper boundary of the expanding ascending trend channel (orange). Methodology and assumptions:
- [Cocoa Traders Balance Crop Risks and Supply Outlook](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-traders-balance-crop-risks-and-supply-outlook/): Cocoa prices eased to around $5,700 per tonne, leaving the market little changed for the year as traders continued to assess crop prospects and weather risks. Attention remained focused on the outlook for the 2026/27 season, with expectations of lower production potentially helping to rebalance the market following a substantial global surplus in 2025/26. Production forecasts for major growers Ivory Coast and Ghana have already been reduced, while adverse weather is adding to concerns over the next crop. In Ivory Coast, below-average rainfall, overcast conditions and a recent spell of colder weather have raised concerns about the development of the September-to-February [&hellip;]
- [Sugar Climbs to 10-Month High](https://todaymarkets.com/sugar-climbs-to-10-month-high/): Sugar prices climbed above 16 cents per pound, the highest level in ten months, as concerns over the global supply outlook intensified. Brazil’s suspension of its biweekly harvest and production reports had already increased uncertainty among traders before the latest data released on August 6th showed June sugar output fell 15% year-on-year. Unseasonably heavy rains linked to El Niño disrupted cane harvesting and milling, reinforcing expectations of a global deficit in the 2026/27 season. Market participants are also monitoring Brazil’s sugar-ethanol mix, with nearly 58% of cane juice diverted to ethanol in June. The country raised its mandatory ethanol blend to [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Recovery against US Dollar faces tariff risks – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-recovery-against-us-dollar-faces-tariff-risks-commerzbank-2/): Michael Pfister at Commerzbank highlights a strong Canadian labour market and improving Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) and exports as signs of real-economy recovery, but warns this is fragile due to threatened US tariffs. Pfister expects a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) extension to be agreed and remains optimistic that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) will appreciate over coming months, albeit with setbacks driven by US trade policy. Stronger data but trade tensions linger &#8220;In contrast to the US labour market, the Canadian labour market delivered a very positive surprise on Friday. While the median Bloomberg consensus forecast had predicted [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Fed pricing shifts with softer data – Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-fed-pricing-shifts-with-softer-data-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank strategists note that Friday’s mixed United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report led to a notable repricing of September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) odds, with futures-implied probability of a hike falling to 44%. They see a broadly stable labour market and expect modest monthly gains in US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), alongside steady retail sales and softer University of Michigan (UoM) sentiment data. Fed odds ease after payrolls &#8220;This all follows last Friday’s US payrolls report certainly offering a mixed assessment of labour market conditions.&#8221; &#8220;Our economists view the report as consistent with [&hellip;]
- [Norwegian Krone: Rate hike odds slashed after soft inflation – BBH](https://todaymarkets.com/norwegian-krone-rate-hike-odds-slashed-after-soft-inflation-bbh/): Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that Norwegian Krone (NOK) is trading mixed as firmer Oil offsets the drag from reduced Norges Bank tightening expectations. Norway’s underlying inflation (CPI-ATE) stayed at 2.7% year-on-year, below consensus and the Bank’s projection, prompting markets to sharply cut the probability of a rate hike, though Haddad still expects guidance for another increase to be retained. Softer core inflation hits hike expectations &#8220;NOK is mixed. Firmer crude is offsetting the drag to NOK from lower Norges Bank rate expectations.&#8221; &#8220;Norway underlying inflation undershot expectations in July. CPI-ATE was unchanged at 2.7% y/y for a second [&hellip;]
- [Copper: Weak China imports contrast with bullish positioning - ING](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-weak-china-imports-contrast-with-bullish-positioning-ing/): ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson highlight that China’s latest trade data show continued weakness in copper imports, with unwrought volumes down 11.5% year-on-year and concentrate flows also softer. However, speculative sentiment in COMEX copper turned more supportive, with net long positions rising to their highest level since February 2021 on tight physical markets and low inventories. Weak imports yet stronger Copper positioning &#8220;In industrial metals, China&#8217;s latest trade data showed continued weakness in copper imports. Unwrought copper imports fell 11.5% year-on-year to 424.6kt in July, leaving year-to-date volumes down 6.2%.&#8221; &#8220;Copper concentrate imports also weakened, reflecting growing pressure from [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Higher hurdle for sustained gains – MUFG](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-higher-hurdle-for-sustained-gains-mufg/): MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes that weaker US jobs data have not triggered a strong reaction in Dollar or rates, as markets await key Consumer Price Index (CPI) releases and another Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) before the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Halpenny highlights softer wage growth back to pre-Covid levels, reduced inflation pressures from the labour market, and the impact of recent hawkish FOMC communications on sustaining Dollar pricing. Dollar reacts cautiously to weak jobs &#8220;Friday’s negative NFP print is likely to influence FX sentiment in the early part of the week, at least through to the CPI release on Wednesday – the [&hellip;]
- [Oil: Strait risk and cautious positioning – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/oil-strait-risk-and-cautious-positioning-ing/): ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Oil prices remain supported by uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran negotiations continue. They highlight reduced net long positions in NYMEX WTI and ICE Brent, even as US oil activity recovers and US crude exports stay elevated. Gas prices at Henry Hub also gain support from warmer weather and higher LNG feedgas flows. Strait risk supports Oil complex &#8220;Oil prices remain supported by uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. While US President Donald Trump said Washington is &#8220;semi-negotiating&#8221; with Iran, suggesting a focus on economic pressure rather than military escalation, [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening risks support JPY – BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-boj-tightening-risks-support-jpy-bny/): BNY’s Wee Khoon Chong highlights that long-end JGB yields are rising on inflation and fiscal concerns, with markets pricing a roughly 50% chance of a 25bp BoJ hike in September and a full hike by year-end. The BoJ’s July MPM Summary of Opinions signals accommodative conditions but a tilt toward further tightening, with risks of larger hikes if action is delayed. BoJ debate shifts to overshoot risks &#8220;Long-end JGB pressure is building. Inflation risks and fiscal concerns have pushed long-end JGB yields toward the upper end of recent ranges.&#8221; &#8220;Several members argued that the bank should keep the policy rate unchanged at this [&hellip;]
- [Euro: Modest upside bias against US Dollar as Fed repricing – Rabobank](https://todaymarkets.com/euro-modest-upside-bias-against-us-dollar-as-fed-repricing-rabobank/): Rabobank&#8217;s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses recent EUR/USD strength, noting it was mainly driven by a softer Dollar after weak United States (US) labour data reduced Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations. Foley highlights resilient&nbsp;Eurozone&nbsp;data but also growth headwinds and limited appetite for strong Euro appreciation. Rabobank now expects EUR/USD to reach 1.16 in three months, assuming no major Eurozone growth surprises. Euro gains on softer US outlook &#8220;At the end of last month EUR/USD lurched higher. On Friday, the currency pair traded at its highest levels since June 17. This may give the illusion of a buoyant EUR.&#8221; &#8220;The [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA policy pause maintained – TD Securities](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-policy-pause-maintained-td-securities/): TD Securities strategists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, noting that policy is already restrictive and that Australian activity, particularly housing, is slowing in response to earlier hikes. They highlight that lower-than-expected Q2 trimmed mean Consumer Price Index (CPI) allows the RBA to pause in August, while also expecting only limited changes to inflation forecasts despite elevated Oil prices. RBA seen holding policy steady &#8220;The RBA is in pause and observe mode as 1) policy is viewed to be restrictive, 2) activity (especially housing) is slowing in response to earlier hikes, and [&hellip;]
- [Gold and Silver Hold Near Multi-Week Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-and-silver-hold-near-multi-week-highs/): Silver Holds at 7-Week High Silver prices were above $63.5 per ounce on Monday, the highest in seven weeks, amid the view that the Federal Reserve is less likely to raise interest rates this year. Nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly dropped in July as the labor force declined. Lesser bets of a rate hike were also supported by oil prices remaining well below their Iran war peaks this year, easing energy inflation. Expectations that financial conditions will not tighten significantly benefited precious metals by decreasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. In turn, industrial demand for silver also supported bids. Chinese imports [&hellip;]
- [Intel’s $15 Billion Funding Gap: A Financial Warning Sign or an Investment in Growth?](https://todaymarkets.com/intels-15-billion-funding-gap-a-financial-warning-sign-or-an-investment-in-growth/): $15 billion. That is how much Intel plans to raise through a new share offering. For any company, that would be an enormous amount, and in Intel’s case, it is difficult to overlook. Such a large issuance means dilution for existing shareholders and could put pressure on the stock price. However, it does not automatically mean that the company has a financing problem. The key question is why Intel needs so much capital and what it plans to use it for. Intel is in a situation where the scale of its planned investments exceeds its ability to finance them solely through [&hellip;]
- [The Week Ahead - Three Events to Watch](https://todaymarkets.com/the-week-ahead-three-events-to-watch/): Key takeaways Key data releases that could move stocks, FX and commodities As we start a new week the market is still digesting the main events from recent days, including a weaker than expected payrolls reading for July, the unprecedented multi-lateral intervention to strengthen the yen, and the unresolved issues in the Middle East that pushed up energy prices on Friday. Non-Farm payrolls fell last month, and the US lost 23k jobs. This unexpected loss, combined with a downwardly revised figure for June, which was revised to just 20,000, suggests that the US labour market is softening more rapidly than analysts [&hellip;]
- [TTF gas rises over 6% near 58 EUR](https://todaymarkets.com/ttf-gas-rises-over-6-near-58-eur/): Natural gas prices in Europe are reacting with a strong increase to the ongoing impasse in the Strait of Hormuz European natural gas futures (TTF) are recording significant gains today, rising over 6% and reaching a level of nearly 58 EUR/MWh. Along with European gas prices, we are also observing an increase in gas prices in the US, which is linked to a change in weather outlooks. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that the market in the United States is heavily oversupplied, while in Europe, problems with replenishing stocks persist. What specifically is behind the rise in gas prices in Europe? [&hellip;]
- [Chart of the Day: USD/JPY Recovers After Disappointing Payroll Data](https://todaymarkets.com/chart-of-the-day-usd-jpy-recovers-after-disappointing-payroll-data/): The USD/JPY exchange rate quickly recouped most of the losses triggered by the weak US labour market report and is trading on Monday around 158.20–158.50, virtually where the pair stood prior to the data release. Friday’s payrolls figures showed a fall in employment of 23,000 against an expected increase of 80,000, triggering a sharp sell-off in the dollar and sending USD/JPY down from around 158.30 to approximately 156.70, before buyers quickly returned to the market. The market’s attention is now turning to Wednesday’s release of the US CPI for July, which will determine whether the Federal Reserve still has scope for [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Dollar: Recovery against US Dollar faces tariff risks – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/canadian-dollar-recovery-against-us-dollar-faces-tariff-risks-commerzbank/): Michael Pfister at Commerzbank highlights a strong Canadian labour market and improving Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) and exports as signs of real-economy recovery, but warns this is fragile due to threatened US tariffs. Pfister expects a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) extension to be agreed and remains optimistic that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) will appreciate over coming months, albeit with setbacks driven by US trade policy. Stronger data but trade tensions linger &#8220;In contrast to the US labour market, the Canadian labour market delivered a very positive surprise on Friday. While the median Bloomberg consensus forecast had predicted [&hellip;]
- [Brent: Iran talks keep risk premium in focus – Deutsche Bank](https://todaymarkets.com/brent-iran-talks-keep-risk-premium-in-focus-deutsche-bank/): Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that negotiations between Iran and Oman over a new shipping framework through the Strait of Hormuz remain finely balanced, with Tehran linking any lasting arrangement to broader demands on the US. Brent Oil has rebounded from midweek lows but still ended last week sharply lower, as markets priced partial de-escalation in Middle East tensions. Hormuz negotiations steer Oil risk &#8220;The appointment of former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaee to head the Supreme National Security Council reinforces hard-line influence at the centre of decision-making, even as Iranian officials insist they are close to an agreement with Oman on [&hellip;]
- [Romanian Leu: Rating relief but NBR stays cautious – ING](https://todaymarkets.com/romanian-leu-rating-relief-but-nbr-stays-cautious-ing/): ING’s Frantisek Taborsky says Romania’s unchanged Baa3 rating at Moody’s and prior Fitch decision should ease pressure after recent ROMGBs underperformance. He expects the National Bank of Romania (NBR) to keep&nbsp;rates&nbsp;at 6.50%, sees the first cut only in January 2027, and anticipates limited EUR/RON moves near 5.25 despite some scope for a short-term Romanian Leu (RON) rally. Stable rating, delayed easing outlook &#8220;Moody’s kept Romania’s rating at Baa3 with a negative outlook, following Fitch’s unchanged decision a week earlier. This should offer some relief after ROMGBs sold off by around 15bp at the long end last week, even as the rest of [&hellip;]
- [Gold bulls seem hesitant near $4,350 as Iran risks and Fed hike bets support USD](https://todaymarkets.com/gold-bulls-seem-hesitant-near-4350-as-iran-risks-and-fed-hike-bets-support-usd/): Gold (XAU/USD) climbs above $4,350, hitting a fresh high during the first half of the European session on Monday, though it remains below the highest level since June 17, set on Friday in reaction to the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. In fact, the crucial US monthly employment data showed that the economy unexpectedly lost 23K jobs in July, while the previous month&#8217;s reading was also revised down to 20K from 57K. This pointed to signs of a cooling US labor market and undermined the case for the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) to raise interest&nbsp;rates, which, in turn, weighed heavily on the US [&hellip;]
- [WTI comes off from day’s high as investors seeks clarity on Hormuz reopening](https://todaymarkets.com/wti-comes-off-from-days-high-as-investors-seeks-clarity-on-hormuz-reopening/): West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, gives back some of its early gains, but it still 1.6% higher at around $77.55 during the European trading session on Monday. The oil price retreats from its day’s high as fears of a prolonged global energy supply disruption have escalated. Renewed uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage to almost 20% of global energy supply, with Iran setting out new conditions before the United States (US), has boosted oil prices. Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran demands reparations to Iran for the [&hellip;]
- [Japanese Yen: Intervention faces persistent rate gap – HSBC](https://todaymarkets.com/japanese-yen-intervention-faces-persistent-rate-gap-hsbc/): HSBC Asset Management reviews recent coordinated intervention by Japanese and US authorities to support the Japanese Yen, recalling the sharp carry-trade unwind during the previous episode two years ago. The report argues that, despite near-term support and short positioning risks, persistent US inflation and cautious Bank of Japan tightening leave rate differentials weighing on the currency’s medium-term outlook. FX action versus rate differentials &#8220;Two years ago, global markets were jolted by a surge in the Japanese yen – triggered by authorities intervening to support the currency in FX markets, plus a surprise shift in policy rate expectations. This caused a sharp unwind [&hellip;]
- [US Dollar: Softer labour data shifts Fed outlook – Societe Generale](https://todaymarkets.com/us-dollar-softer-labour-data-shifts-fed-outlook-societe-generale/): Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux reports that weaker US employment data and downward revisions have sharply reduced expectations for a September Fed hike, though one move remains priced for December. He notes the Dollar has extended losses as markets reassess the Fed’s dual mandate and the implications for&nbsp;bonds&nbsp;and FX. DXY is seen needing to defend its 200-DMA at 99.18 to avoid a deeper decline. Labour softness pressures Fed expectations &#8220;The dollar carries over losses from Friday and the 2s/10s UST curve maintains bull steepening bias (45bp) after the shock decrease in US July employment and negative downward revisions blew the rate increase [&hellip;]
- [Swedish Krona: Hormuz reopening could lift SEK against NOK - Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/swedish-krona-hormuz-reopening-could-lift-sek-against-nok-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister analyses NOK/SEK through oil-price sensitivity and rate expectations. He finds the Norwegian Krone reacts more strongly to oil than the Swedish Krona, while Riksbank expectations adjust more to oil shocks than Norges Bank. If the Strait of Hormuz reopens sustainably, he expects SEK to appreciate significantly against NOK as oil falls and rate hikes are priced out. Hormuz scenario favours Swedish Krona &#8220;This relationship between oil prices, interest rate expectations and currency performance is likely to be reflected the most in one currency pair: Since the start of the war, the Swedish krona has lost significant ground, while [&hellip;]
- [Australian Dollar: RBA set to hold amid inflation risks - BNY](https://todaymarkets.com/australian-dollar-rba-set-to-hold-amid-inflation-risks-bny/): BNY’s Geoff Yu and David Tam expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep&nbsp;rates&nbsp;unchanged at 4.35%, noting that markets doubt its willingness to hike despite persistent inflation and robust labor and spending data. They flag housing weakness, lack of terms-of-trade support and poor productivity as structural drags, arguing that a policy hold aligns with a cautious, ‘do no harm’ approach. Stagflation tests central bank resolve &#8220;The RBA is expected to keep rates on hold at 4.35%, but there remains some degree of uncertainty over the inflation path.&#8221; &#8220;However, the market is clearly losing confidence on the RBA’s ability to hike [&hellip;]
- [UK Natural Gas Prices Advance](https://todaymarkets.com/uk-natural-gas-prices-advance/): UK natural gas prices rose above 140 pence per therm on Monday, recovering part of the losses from the previous week amid uncertainty over the normalization of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman remained short of a final agreement over the weekend after Tehran renewed a lengthy list of demands for Washington as conditions for a full reopening of the strategic waterway, indicating any immediate relief for gas supplies could remain limited. Although Iran indicated that a deal was close, it cautioned that this did not mean the strait would reopen imminently, while again ruling out any direct [&hellip;]
- [Iron Ore Slips as Global Shipments Rise](https://todaymarkets.com/iron-ore-slips-as-global-shipments-rise/): Iron ore futures declined to around CNY 711 per ton, resuming their downward trend after data showed global shipments jumped 14.18% to 156.6 million metric tons in July, with Australia and Brazil accounting for much of the increase. Brazil is also entering its peak export season this quarter, while Australian shipments are expected to gradually rebound after a relatively weak start to the new fiscal year. Meanwhile, China imported 108.086 million tons of iron ore and concentrates in July, down 4.09% from June but 3.5% higher than a year earlier. Data released over the weekend also showed consumer and producer inflation [&hellip;]
- [Palm Oil Rises on Export Strength, Firmer Edible Oils](https://todaymarkets.com/palm-oil-rises-on-export-strength-firmer-edible-oils/): Malaysian palm oil futures were notably higher, trading near MYR 4,720 per tonne and snapping recent losses, as firmer edible oil prices in Dalian and Chicago supported sentiment. Strong export demand added momentum, with a monthly report from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board showing July shipments up 14.5% from June to 1.39 million tonnes. Demand prospects in top buyer India also improved, as edible oil imports hit a 10-month high in July, with refiners stocking up on palm oil and soyoil ahead of the festive season. However, a stronger ringgit capped the gain. Meantime, Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rose 3.32% mom [&hellip;]
- [Copper Pulls Back from Record Highs](https://todaymarkets.com/copper-pulls-back-from-record-highs/): Copper futures slipped below $6.6 per pound on Monday, retreating from record levels reached last week as traders took profits while weighing signs of tightening global supply. Concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper concentrate export ban also eased, with Goldman Sachs saying it expected the measure to have no significant impact on global copper balances. However, traders remained cautious over possible US import tariffs on copper, which continued to redirect metal from international markets into US warehouses. On the demand front, data released over the weekend showed both consumer and producer inflation in top consumer [&hellip;]
- [Dollar Index advances above 99.50 due to Middle East risks](https://todaymarkets.com/dollar-index-advances-above-99-50-due-to-middle-east-risks/): The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground after registering modest losses in the previous day and trading around 99.70 during the Asian hours on Monday. The Greenback receives support from broad&nbsp;risk aversion&nbsp;amid geopolitical tensions remaining high as the ongoing United States (US)-Iran conflict enters a critical diplomatic phase, with intense military engagements and strategic pressure surrounding the Strait of Hormuz driving market caution. Although Iranian officials noted on Sunday that Oman-mediated negotiations regarding the management of the strait are making progress, safe-haven demand for the Greenback remains [&hellip;]
- [XAU/USD retreats from June 17 highest amid USD uptick; holds above $4,300 pivotal support](https://todaymarkets.com/xau-usd-retreats-from-june-17-highest-amid-usd-uptick-holds-above-4300-pivotal-support/): Gold&nbsp;(XAU/USD) drifts lower at the start of a new week and moves away from its highest level since June 17, touched on Friday following the disappointing release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. In fact, the crucial US monthly employment data showed that the economy unexpectedly lost 23K jobs in July, while the previous month&#8217;s reading was also revised down to 20K from 57K. This pointed to signs of a cooling US labor market and undermined the case for the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) to raise interest&nbsp;rates, which, in turn, weighed heavily on the US Dollar (USD) and provided a goodish lift [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD starts US CPI week on flat note around $63.50](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-starts-us-cpi-week-on-flat-note-around-63-50/): Silver&nbsp;price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range at around $63.50 during the Asian trading session at the start of the week. The white metal struggles for direction but is close to an almost seven-week high of $65.16 posted on Friday. Bullions are expected to face heightened volatility, with the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July on the radar, releasing on Wednesday. The impact of the US CPI data will likely be significant on the&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) interest rate expectations, as comments in the July monetary policy statement signaled that officials are heavily concerned about high inflation and are [&hellip;]
- [Wheat Futures Rise as Supply Concerns Persist](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-futures-rise-as-supply-concerns-persist/): Wheat prices rose to around $6.40 per bushel, remaining above a four-week low reached on August 6, as concerns over tightening global supplies outweighed improved crop prospects in Australia. Grain exports from the Black Sea region have been disrupted by intensified attacks on port infrastructure linked to the Russia–Ukraine war, while severe heatwaves across the US, Canada, and Europe have heightened concerns over crop yields and quality. In France, extreme temperatures are expected to reduce wheat production, while Canadian wheat acreage has declined from a year earlier. Meanwhile, timely rainfall across key growing regions in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria [&hellip;]
- [European Gas Rises Amid Uncertainty Over Hormuz](https://todaymarkets.com/european-gas-rises-amid-uncertainty-over-hormuz/): European natural gas prices rose above €56 per MWh on Monday, recouping part of the losses from the previous week amid uncertainty over the normalization of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman remained short of a final agreement over the weekend after Tehran renewed a lengthy list of demands for Washington as conditions for a full reopening of the strategic waterway, indicating any immediate relief for gas supplies could remain limited. Although Iran indicated that a deal was close, it cautioned that this did not mean the strait would reopen imminently, while again ruling out any direct negotiations [&hellip;]
- [Heating Oil Rises for Fourth Session](https://todaymarkets.com/heating-oil-rises-for-fourth-session/): US heating oil futures rose to around $3.96 per gallon on Monday, gaining for a fourth consecutive session, driven by uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes was nearing completion but stressed that the waterway would only reopen if Washington met additional conditions. Tehran also said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US and would not initiate talks while Washington continues to breach an interim deal signed in June, despite US claims that an agreement is near. Supply concerns were further heightened after Iran-aligned Houthis [&hellip;]
- [Gasoline Gains for Third Session](https://todaymarkets.com/gasoline-gains-for-third-session/): US gasoline futures rose above $3 per gallon on Monday, gaining for a third consecutive session, as uncertainty persisted over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said an agreement with Oman on new shipping routes was close to being finalized but warned that reopening the waterway remained conditional on Washington meeting additional demands. Tehran also ruled out direct talks with the US for now, saying it would not engage while Washington continues to violate an interim agreement reached in June, despite US assertions that a deal is close. Oil supply risks were further underscored by claims from Iran-aligned Houthis [&hellip;]
- [Soybeans Hold Near Multi-Week Lows](https://todaymarkets.com/soybeans-hold-near-multi-week-lows/): Soybean futures held around $11.5 per bushel, staying near five-week lows as traders adjusted positions ahead of the USDA’s upcoming crop report this week. The report will include the first survey-based estimate of 2026 US soybean yields and updated harvested acreage, potentially reshaping expectations for crop size and supplies. Meanwhile, weather has become less supportive, as warmer and drier conditions across parts of the Midwest raised concerns over soybean pod filling during August, adding uncertainty around US yields. While the USDA recently confirmed a private sale of 132,000 metric tons of US soybeans to China for delivery in the 2026/27 marketing [&hellip;]
- [Three Markets Set to Move Next Week](https://todaymarkets.com/three-markets-set-to-move-next-week/): Last week brought a clear improvement in sentiment across financial markets. The publication of weaker US labor market data (NFP) reduced the pressure on the Fed regarding interest rate hikes. Additionally, there were signs of a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, although uncertainty remains a key issue for energy market investors. This week, the markets&#8217; attention will shift to the July inflation readings from the US, retail sales data, and the publication of key commodity reports. Therefore, investors should primarily pay attention to instruments such as the US500 (S&amp;P 500 futures), GOLD, and OIL (Brent Crude). US500 (S&amp;P 500 [&hellip;]
- [Earnings Watch: Who Could Surprise Markets Next Week?](https://todaymarkets.com/earnings-watch-who-could-surprise-markets-next-week/): The Q2 2026 earnings season is already nearing its end, but there is still a number of interesting companies that are only now reporting. Many of them are mid cap companies where the outlook, both positive and negative, remains uncertain. Understanding their specifics can help position properly ahead of earnings and draw better conclusions from the releases. Lumentum The company is one of the key beneficiaries of the explosion in demand for computing power. Lumentum is a leader in one of the most interesting industries, one that is only just spreading its wings and may become one of the foundations of [&hellip;]
- [The Week That Was: NFP Sends Dollar Tumbling as Gold Stages a Comeback](https://todaymarkets.com/the-week-that-was-nfp-sends-dollar-tumbling-as-gold-stages-a-comeback/): USA Company news, USA Macroeconomic data, USA Europe Company news, Europe Macroeconomic data, Europe Forex Commodities Crypto
- [Forecasting the upcoming week: U.S. inflation takes center stage next week](https://todaymarkets.com/forecasting-the-upcoming-week-u-s-inflation-takes-center-stage-next-week/): The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below the 100.00 region after sinking through Friday&#8217;s session. July Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) showed the US economy shedding 23K jobs against forecasts of an 80K gain, with June revised down to 20K, and Average Hourly Earnings slowing to 3.2% on the year. Markets that had spent late July pricing a hawkish&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) reversed course in the morning. This coming Wednesday&#8217;s Consumer Price Index (CPI), projected at 3.4% YoY headline and 2.5% YoY on the core measure, now decides whether that repricing extends or stalls. Two Fed speakers follow on Thursday, with Hammack and Barkin both [&hellip;]
- [XAG/USD clears 50-day SMA, eyes $65](https://todaymarkets.com/xag-usd-clears-50-day-sma-eyes-65/): Silver&nbsp;price surges nearly 3% as it clears the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $62.13, and reclaims the $63.00 figure as it struggles to surpass key resistance seen at $63.28, the July 6 high. XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical outlook Silver trades sideways, but bulls are gaining traction, as indicated by the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The RSI crossed above its 50-neutral level, poised to hit the overbought 70 level, rather sooner than later.&nbsp; This suggests that the white metal could test higher prices, once it crosses the $65.00 mark. A breach of the latter will expose the 100-day SMA at $68.98, [&hellip;]
- [Indonesia: Modest growth outlook – Standard Chartered](https://todaymarkets.com/indonesia-modest-growth-outlook-standard-chartered/): Standard Chartered’s Aldian Taloputra notes Indonesia’s Q2 GDP grew 5.3% year-on-year, slowing from 5.6% but beating consensus. Stronger-than-expected H1 data leads the bank to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 5.3%. However, a weak recovery in formal-sector employment and cautious private-sector investment suggest growth will remain modest, with government programmes and household consumption offsetting subdued external demand. Growth beats but headwinds persist &#8220;Indonesia’s GDP growth slowed to 5.3% y/y in Q2 from 5.6% in Q1 but beat market expectations of 5.1%. While a slowdown was expected as one-off factors such as Eid spending and the harvest season faded, Q2 GDP still [&hellip;]
- [China: Credit demand and liquidity trends – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/china-credit-demand-and-liquidity-trends-dbs/): DBS Group Research anticipates China’s credit demand to stay weak in July, with new Yuan loans around RMB 10.8 billion and M2 growth at 8% year-on-year. Corporate and household medium- to long-term lending are likely to soften amid cautious borrowing and mortgage prepayments. Elevated precautionary savings and subdued property prices are expected to constrain investment and consumption. Weak lending and elevated savings &#8220;Credit demand remains weak, with new yuan loan is expected to stay at RMB10.8bn in July.&#8221; &#8220;Both corporate and household medium- to long-term lending likely softened amid cautious borrowing sentiment and continued mortgage prepayments.&#8221; &#8220;M2 growth is expected to [&hellip;]
- [Chinese Yuan: Range trade holds with bullish tone against US Dollar – UOB](https://todaymarkets.com/chinese-yuan-range-trade-holds-with-bullish-tone-against-us-dollar-uob/): United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see USD/CNH confined to a narrow intraday range, with flat momentum suggesting consolidation between 6.7450 and 6.7550. Their 1–3 week view still anticipates the Dollar edging lower toward 6.7300 while 6.7640 caps the upside, and over 1–3 months a sustained recovery requires a break above the 21-week EMA at 6.8430. Dollar seen consolidating in tight band &#8220;24-HOUR VIEW: Following Wednesday’s price movements, we highlighted the following yesterday: “Despite the quiet price action, the underlying tone appears to be soft, and there is a chance for USD to test 6.7420. [&hellip;]
- [Singapore: GDP revision and forecast upgrade – DBS](https://todaymarkets.com/singapore-gdp-revision-and-forecast-upgrade-dbs/): DBS Group Research expects Singapore’s final 2Q26 GDP to be revised up to 5.9% year-on-year and 1.3% quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted, driven by stronger manufacturing and services. With first-half growth above trend, the team sees a high chance the government will raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.0–5.0%, while still highlighting significant uncertainty and downside risks. Growth beats trend, forecast upgrade in sight &#8220;We expect Singapore’s final 2Q26 GDP print to be revised up to 5.9% yoy and 1.3% qoq sa, from the advance estimates of 5.7% yoy and 1.1% qoq sa.&#8221; &#8220;The modestly higher growth figures were driven by a firmer [&hellip;]
- [Philippines: BSP policy outlook shifts – Standard Chartered](https://todaymarkets.com/philippines-bsp-policy-outlook-shifts-standard-chartered/): Standard Chartered’s Jonathan Koh and Edward Lee now expect Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep its policy rate unchanged at the 27 August meeting, abandoning a previously projected hike. The bank trims its 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.5% and lowers Consumer Price Index (CPI) expectations, while still projecting rate cuts in 2027 once inflation falls below 4%. BSP rhetoric is expected to stay hawkish. BSP seen on hold but still hawkish &#8220;We now expect Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep its policy rate unchanged at its 27 August meeting, versus our previous forecast of a [&hellip;]
- [Indonesian Rupiah: Supportive domestic backdrop, capped gains – Commerzbank](https://todaymarkets.com/indonesian-rupiah-supportive-domestic-backdrop-capped-gains-commerzbank/): Commerzbank’s FX analysts, including Charlie Lay and Moses Lim, note that USD/IDR slipped slightly but stayed below the key 18,000 level as softer global Oil prices and stronger Indonesia Q2 GDP supported the Rupiah. They highlight that clearer Bank Indonesia leadership and confidence in BI’s independence should aid IDR over the coming weeks, though several structural and geopolitical risks may limit further appreciation. Rupiah supported but upside constrained &#8220;Q2 GDP rose more than expected by 5.3% yoy (Bloomberg consensus: 5.1%) vs 5.6% in Q1. Growth was supported by resilient domestic demand, particularly stronger investment activity, while household consumption and government spending remained firm. [&hellip;]
- [Week Ahead - Aug 10th](https://todaymarkets.com/week-ahead-aug-10th/): Negotiations between Iran, the US, and GCC states on access to the Strait of Hormuz will continue to set energy prices and interest rate outlooks for the global economy. In the meantime, updates on the AI trade, which is undergoing heightened volatility, will feature earnings from Applied Materials, Cisco, and CoreWeave. The US will publish consumer inflation data as both the FOMC and financial markets are split on the Fed&#8217;s rate decision next month. The US will also post the PPI, retail sales, and the Michigan Consumer Confidence Index. In Europe, the UK and Switzerland will post Q2 GDP figures, while [&hellip;]
- [European Stocks Close at Records](https://todaymarkets.com/european-stocks-close-at-records/): European stocks closed higher on Friday, tracking similar developments in major equity markets amid a rebound for industrial and tech stocks. The Euro STOXX 50 added 0.4% to 6,530 and the STOXX Europe 600 rose 0.4% to 661. Software producers and AI-related infrastructure manufacturers rose for a second session, tracking US counterparts with SAP gaining 4.1%, while Infineon and Siemens rose nearly 3% each. Meanwhile, Sanofi and Argenx each gained 1.3% to close a strong weak for the European pharmaceutical sector. On the other hand, Allianz fell 1.6% despite generating a record profit on both its insurance and asset management business [&hellip;]
- [Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Stronger US LNG Exports](https://todaymarkets.com/nat-gas-prices-supported-by-stronger-us-lng-exports/): September Nymex natural gas (NGU26) closed up +0.022 (+0.83%) on Friday. Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday as stronger US nat-gas exports draw domestic supplies down.&nbsp;Estimated LNG net flows to US LNG export terminals on Friday were 18.6 bcf/day, the most in 4 weeks. Forecasts for warmer US weather are also supportive of nat-gas prices, as hotter temperatures could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power an expected increase in air conditioning use.&nbsp; The Commodity Weather Group said on Friday that forecasts shifted warmer, with above-average temperatures expected across the Northeast and western US through August 12. On Thursday, nat-gas [&hellip;]
- [Uncertainty Over Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Lifts Crude Prices](https://todaymarkets.com/uncertainty-over-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-lifts-crude-prices/): September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.89 (+1.15%) on Friday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0468 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday, supported by a decline in the dollar ($DXY) to a 7-week low.  Also, uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is boosting crude prices. The oil market is monitoring progress toward a deal between Iran and Oman to partially restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement from the two countries is under review, and the route would remain active for two [&hellip;]
- [Cattle Closed Mostly Higher on Friday](https://todaymarkets.com/cattle-closed-mostly-higher-on-friday/): Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel this week. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.95 to $3.65 higher on the day, with August up $3.625. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $4.43 on August 6 to $357.36. &nbsp; The Friday Commitment of Traders report showed managed money trimming back another 456 contracts from their net long in live cattle futures and options to 66,067 contracts as of Tuesday. In feeder [&hellip;]
- [Wheat Held Higher Levels on Friday](https://todaymarkets.com/wheat-held-higher-levels-on-friday/): Corn futures closed with contracts steady to fractionally higher at the close. The CmdtyView national average&nbsp;Cash Corn&nbsp;price was unchanged at $4.09 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 286,097 MT of corn to Mexico, with 29,808 MT for 2026/27 and 256,289 for 2027/28 Ahead of the August Crop Production report from NASS next Wednesday, a Reuters survey of analysts shows expected yield at 182.4 bushels per acre, with a range of 180.5 to 184.8 bpa. Production is estimated at 15.934 bbu, as harvested acres are expected to be trimmed by 76,000 acres.&nbsp; CFTC data released on Friday afternoon showed managed [&hellip;]
- [Corn Held Steady on Friday](https://todaymarkets.com/corn-held-steady-on-friday/): Corn futures closed with contracts steady to fractionally higher at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was unchanged at $4.09 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 286,097 MT of corn to Mexico, with 29,808 MT for 2026/27 and 256,289 for 2027/28 Ahead of the August Crop Production report from NASS next Wednesday, a Reuters survey of analysts shows expected yield at 182.4 bushels per acre, with a range of 180.5 to 184.8 bpa. Production is estimated at 15.934 bbu, as harvested acres are expected to be trimmed by 76,000 acres.&nbsp; CFTC data released on Friday afternoon showed managed [&hellip;]
- [Soybeans Slip into Friday’s Close](https://todaymarkets.com/soybeans-slip-into-fridays-close/): Soybeans were mostly 1 to 3 cents lower, with August down 11 ¾ cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average&nbsp;Cash Bean&nbsp;&nbsp;rice was up a penny at $11.33 ¾.&nbsp;Soymeal&nbsp;futures were down $2.60, with August down $6 on the week. Bean oil was up 40 to 50 points, with bean oil up 98 cents on the week. A private export sale of 238,000 MT of soybeans was reported to China this morning for 2026/27. Wire reports suggested Chinese buyers purchased 10 cargoes of US soybeans on Thursday.&nbsp; Commitment of Traders data from Friday afternoon showed spec traders cutting back 29,535 contracts from [&hellip;]
- [Arabica Coffee Surges on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories](https://todaymarkets.com/arabica-coffee-surges-on-dollar-weakness-and-tight-ice-inventories/): September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed up +13.90 (+4.32%) on Friday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -11 (-0.29%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday, with arabica up sharply at a 1-week high.  Friday’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY) to a 7-week low is bullish for coffee prices. Also, arabica coffee supplies continue to tighten as ICE-monitored arabica coffee inventories fell to a 2.5-year low on Friday.  Arabica has support due to the slow pace of Brazil’s coffee harvest.&nbsp; The harvest among members of Cooxupe co-op was 67.3% complete as of July 31, behind the year-earlier pace of 74.2%.&nbsp; On [&hellip;]
- [Cocoa Prices Erase Early Losses on Dollar Weakness](https://todaymarkets.com/cocoa-prices-erase-early-losses-on-dollar-weakness/): September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) closed up +6 (+0.10%) on Friday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +4 (+0.09%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Friday and posted modest gains as the decline in the dollar index ($DXY) to a 7-week low prompted short covering in cocoa futures.  Cocoa prices initially moved lower on Friday amid signs of larger cocoa supplies from Ghana.&nbsp;Ghana’s cocoa board reported on Wednesday that 750,000 MT of cocoa has been harvested for the 2025/26 season, which ends at the end of this month, up +25.6% from 597,000 MT in 2024/25.&nbsp; Rising cocoa [&hellip;]

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