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US President Donald Trump says he will not rule out more Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he believes the war with Iran will be won “very soon,” adding that additional military strikes before the midterm elections are possible, Fox News reported.
Middle East War updates: Trump says he expects renewed Iran talks this week
Here’s a brief recap of the key developments in the Middle East war that occurred over the weekend, which are expected to have a significant impact on markets in the upcoming week.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count above forecasts (453): Actual (455)
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count above forecasts (453): Actual (455)
Canadian Dollar set for third weekly decline despite pullback in US Dollar
USD/CAD trades little changed on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) pulls back slightly after a strong rally this week. The pause in the Greenback and Treasury yields has offered little relief to the Canadian Dollar (CAD), leaving it on track for a third consecutive weekly decline.
US Dollar: Back-end yields support USD consolidation – ING
ING strategists Francesco Pesole and Frantisek Taborsky note that rising back-end yields and risk-off sentiment are helping consolidate recent Dollar gains, even if they look stretched versus short-term fundamentals.
WTI Oil reversal stalls above $91.00 as Middle East tensions outweigh supply increases
The price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel has stabilised above $91.00 on Friday, with the reversal from Thursday’s highs, near $96.00, losing momentum.
Brent: conflict-driven gains face deal hopes – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a sharp rise in Brent Oil as geopolitical tensions and Iranian rhetoric fuel concerns about an extended conflict. Brent briefly spiked above $108 before retracing on reports of potential US–Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
CEE FX: Energy shock lifts tightening bets – ING
ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky reports that volatility in core rates and high Oil and gas prices are driving elevated tightening expectations across CEE, with roughly 125bp priced for Poland and the Czech Republic.
Dow Jones futures rise as treasury yields, oil prices ease
Dow Jones futures gain by 0.14% to trade near 51,790 during European hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.33% to trade around 7,780, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.34% to trade near 30,870.
Indian Rupee gets cushioned by RBI’s likely intervention on Friday
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains a temporary ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after remaining under pressure in the past few days. The USD/INR pair struggles to extend gains above 95.96 on the likely Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) intervention.
WTI Price Forecast: Slips below $92.00 amid Iran diplomacy hopes; bullish potential intact
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – extends the previous day's late pullback from the $95.80 area and drifts lower through the Asian session on Friday.
United States Dollar Index approaches 101.80 as bond yields keep rallying
The US Dollar continues to outperform its peers as United States (US) Treasury Yields keep rallying due to firm expectations of more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the near term.
Canadian Dollar weakens amid falling oil prices, stronger US Dollar
USD/CAD extends its gains for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.4140 during Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces downward pressure from falling crude oil prices.