Energy risks cap recovery against US Dollar – ING

Energy risks cap recovery against US Dollar – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that EUR/USD has rebounded above 1.140 on lower Oil prices but argues the move looks optimistic without a clear de-escalation in geopolitical tensions. Pesole stresses that elevated European gas prices are hurting the Euro’s terms of trade, while upcoming Eurozone data are unlikely to deliver enough domestic support to offset Dollar-safe-haven […]

Gold edges higher as US-Iran talks, oil slide pressure USD before FOMC

Gold edges higher as US-Iran talks, oil slide pressure USD before FOMC

Gold (XAU/USD) opens with a bullish gap at the start of a new week, though it struggles to capitalize on the momentum or find acceptance above the $4,100 mark as bulls seem reluctant ahead of the crucial FOMC meeting, starting on Tuesday. Crude oil prices slump around 5% amid reviving hopes for a diplomatic resolution […]

British Pound extends gains vs weak USD as Iran diplomacy hopes grow

British Pound extends gains vs weak USD as Iran diplomacy hopes grow

The GBP/USD pair builds on Friday’s modest bounce from a three-week low and gains strong follow-through positive traction at the start of a new week. This marks the second straight day of a positive move and lifts spot prices above mid-1.3300s during the Asian session amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD). The USD Index […]

Supply risks keep prices elevated – BNY

Supply risks keep prices elevated – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that Brent has retreated slightly below $100 but remains supported by renewed Middle East tensions, Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and Kazakhstan’s export halt. Institutional flows show high-conviction re-accumulation of energy exposure from a still-depleted base. The report stresses that the oil surge is feeding directly into inflation and […]