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Crude Breaks Range Highs As Trump Mulls Ground Assault
Crude Breaks Range Highs As Trump Mulls Ground Assault

Middle East Risks IntensifyOil prices are on watch at the start of the week as heightened tensions in the Middle East add to supply risks. Over the weekend, the Houthis joined the war against the US...

Copper Boosted by Ceasefire Hopes
Copper Boosted by Ceasefire Hopes

Ceasefire Hopes EmergingCopper prices are tentatively bid today with the futures market edging higher in the green, though still within the last week’s range for now. The move higher comes despite a...

Crude Pushing Higher Again on Iran Headlines
Crude Pushing Higher Again on Iran Headlines

Oil Recovery Continues Crude prices continuing to grind higher as we head into the weekend. The futures market has now risen more than 12% off the weekly lows printed on Monday as news of Trump’s...

Stocks Falling As Traders Await News on US/Iran
Stocks Falling As Traders Await News on US/Iran

Lack of Clarity on US/Iran TalksUS stocks are looking weaker again today as uncertainty persists around US/Iran peace talks and oil prices turn higher once again. Incoming news-flows remains on Iran...

Crude Rallies As Iran Downplays Peace Talks
Crude Rallies As Iran Downplays Peace Talks

Confusion Around IS/Iran NegotiationsOil prices are pushing higher again today amidst reports that US ground troops are on their way to the Middle East as confusion reigns around Trump’s peace...

High Oil Prices Keeping USD Bid
High Oil Prices Keeping USD Bid

Dollar Strength HoldingThe US Dollar remains up off the week’s lows as traders monitor developments in the Middle East and shifting Fed expectations. There is still some confusion and lack of clarity...

Softer Oil & USD Boosts Gold Demand
Softer Oil & USD Boosts Gold Demand

Gold Rallying on Peace HopesGold prices are pushing higher today as the reversal off Monday’s multi-month lows continues to gain traction. Futures prices are now up around 12% with the move, rather...

BOE Rate Hike Bets Grow on Fresh Inflation Rise
BOE Rate Hike Bets Grow on Fresh Inflation Rise

UK Inflation Rises AgainHawkish BOE expectations remain entrenched today following the latest inflation data out of the UK. Annualised CPI was seen holding at 3% last month on the headline reading...

Cautious Optimism in Stocks On Iran Peace-Deal Hopes
Cautious Optimism in Stocks On Iran Peace-Deal Hopes

Iran Headlines Remain KeyMarkets remain highly headline driven midweek as traders continue to react to conflicting signals on the Middle East conflict. Stocks are tentatively higher today on news that...