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Euro falls against Canadian Dollar as US-Iran tensions heighten oil supply concerns
EUR/CAD continues its losing streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.6080 during the European hours on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) is under pressure as rising risk aversion, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions, weighs on the cross.
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.
Equities: Risk sentiment holds despite oil and rates – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists report that US equities saw modest losses as Oil extended gains, with the S&P 500 easing slightly from record highs and chipmakers leading declines. Energy and health care outperformed.
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.
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.
Euro drifts below 1.1550 as hopes of a swift US-Iran peace deal wane
The Euro (EUR) nudges lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, weighed by the stalemate in the US-Iran negotiations and higher oil prices, which put additional pressure on the crude-importing eurozone economies.
Indian Rupee falls as oil prices extend rally, India-US CPI data awaited
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens on a cautious note against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair rises further to near 95.40 as surging oil prices due to escalating fears of a prolonged global supply disruption have weakened the Indian currency.
WTI hovers around $81.50 as US-Iran peace talks stall
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price moves little after registering gains over 6.5% in the previous day, trading around $81.40 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
New Zealand Dollar slips as firm US Dollar and Oil keep the Kiwi pinned
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) trades near 0.5900 against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, giving back a little ground after a run toward multi-day highs last week.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms as Oil surges on Hormuz
The US Dollar (USD) traded broadly firmer on Monday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) up around 0.2% and holding just above 99.80 as Oil surged more than 6% on the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff.
China: Cost-driven reflation and narrow profit gains – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered analysts Carol Liao and Moriarty Lam argue that China’s reflation remains largely cost-driven, with industrial profit recovery concentrated in AI- and oil-related sectors. They highlight that domestic demand continues to lag supply, creating a persistent imbalance.
WTI jumps over 6% as Strait of Hormuz reopening remains uncertain
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumps more than 6% on Monday, erasing last week’s losses as uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen keeps supply concerns and the geopolitical risk premium firmly in place. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $81.15 per barrel, near a one-week high.
Breaking: Iran won't negotiate with the US until Trump's term is done
In a major setback to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cool Middle East tensions, Iran ruled out any future negotiations with United States (US) President Donald Trump, according to Iranian outlets and a X post by an adviser to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.