WTI Oil surges on Middle East war fears, Hormuz supply risks

WTI Oil surges on Middle East war fears, Hormuz supply risks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rises sharply and trades around $96.00 at the time of writing on Friday, up 3.55% on the day. The Oil market remains driven by heightened geopolitical uncertainty, as investors increasingly price in a prolonged conflict involving Iran, with potential long-term disruptions to global energy supply. After a brief easing […]

GBP/USD holds above 1.3300 as haven bids lift the US Dollar

GBP/USD holds above 1.3300 as haven bids lift the US Dollar

The British Pound (GBP) holds firm during the North American session on Friday, clings above the 1.3300 figure, yet seems poised to finish the week with 0.20% losses against the US Dollar (USD). Risk aversion due to an energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict and the haven appeal of the Greenback keep GBP/USD […]

Downside risks for Peso after Banxico cut – Standard Chartered

Downside risks for Peso after Banxico cut – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan and Erwin He note that Banxico’s surprise 25 bps cut and guidance for another easing step have increased downside risks for the Mexican Peso (MXN). They highlight crowded MXN long positioning and a narrower carry advantage versus other EM high-yielders. The bank now sees short MXN positions as increasingly attractive given […]