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WTI Oil fluctuates near six-week high as Middle East tensions fuel volatility
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil sees two-way price swings on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East keep energy markets volatile and the geopolitical risk premium elevated.
Euro: Downside risks build against US Dollar as oil rises – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note EUR/USD has slipped to the upper 1.15s, with sentiment turning bearish despite supportive yield spreads. They link the renewed deterioration to rising Oil prices and concerns over Euro area terms of trade.
United States EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change down to -0.033M in August 28 from previous 0.027M
United States EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change down to -0.033M in August 28 from previous 0.027M
United States EIA Distillate Stocks Change increased to 0.796M in August 28 from previous -2.228M
United States EIA Distillate Stocks Change increased to 0.796M in August 28 from previous -2.228M
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change registered at -4.45M, below expectations (-1.1M) in August 28
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change registered at -4.45M, below expectations (-1.1M) in August 28
European Central Bank: Dovish hike path as energy drives inflation – ING
ING’s Carsten Brzeski expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise rates by 25bp next week, characterizing it as an ‘insurance’ or dovish hike. He notes Eurozone resilience, but stresses that inflation is mainly driven by energy, limiting the case for further tightening.
Gold: Oil-driven rate repricing weighs on bullion – ING
ING commodities strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say Gold has slipped to a two‑week low below $4,300/oz as higher Oil prices revive concerns over US inflation and limit near‑term Federal Reserve easing.
Gold turns positive as turmoil in Yen pairs hits US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) stages a sharp rebound on Wednesday, reversing all its earlier losses as a sudden rise in the Japanese Yen (JPY) triggers broad selling pressure on the US Dollar (USD). A pullback in US Treasury yields provides additional support to the precious metal.
Brent: Higher inflation risks support prices – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that renewed US-Iran tensions have lifted Oil prices and revived global inflation concerns, with markets now fully pricing a Federal Reserve rate hike by October.
WTI slips below $89.00 despite US-Iran escalation threatening Strait of Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges lower after two days of gains, trading around $88.70 during the European hours on Wednesday.
Euro advances against Canadian Dollar amid lower oil prices, ECB rate hike bets
EUR/CAD gains ground for the second successive day, trading around 1.6120 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross gains ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces pressure from declining oil prices.
Brent: Geopolitical risk keeps cracks elevated – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent has pushed back above $95/bbl as escalating Persian Gulf tensions revive supply risk and a geopolitical premium.
WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $89.10 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. WTI declines as traders take some profits. However, the potential downside of black gold might be limited amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.Â