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US draws up new plan for 3 days of Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has ordered plans to be drawn up for options of returning to fighting against Iran, even as he said earlier that strikes would not restart before the midterm elections on November 3, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
US President Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms, talks resume
US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that discussions with Iran continue and that the US will not attack Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections, held on November 3.
Crude Oil grinds higher on record tanker attacks and Houthi missiles
Gulf Crude Oil exports got back to their pre-war level in September by two routes, a tanker shuttle across the Strait of Hormuz and a detour around it, and both have come under attack since September. Crude Oil trades just above $92.00, on track for its biggest one-day rise since September 10.
Germany: Gradual recovery with energy risks – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Research’s Germany Blog analyses August hard data, highlighting volatile one-offs in construction and manufacturing but more encouraging fundamentals.
Canadian Dollar: Consolidation near 1.42s against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight that USD/CAD around 1.4269 shows signs of consolidation after a sharp Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakening since early September. Price action is closely tracking the 2-year US–Canada spread, with Oil offering some support to CAD.
Canadian Dollar nears 18-month lows as risk aversion buoys the US Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) posts marginal losses on Thursday with the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) favoured by the risk-averse mood, as tensions in the Middle East boost Crude prices and the global bond selloff extends.
Oil: Prices supported by supply risks and Iran tensions – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team highlights that European diesel prices surged after IEA members accelerated previously announced oil stock releases, prioritising diesel amid tight markets and Iran-related disruptions.
WTI Oil rushes above $90.00 as tensions in the Middle East grow
Crude Oil is trading higher on Thursday following reports of new attacks on Saudi Arabian airports by Iran-backed Houthi militias.
Oil: Prices supported by supply risks and Iran tensions – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team highlights that European diesel prices surged after IEA members accelerated previously announced oil stock releases, prioritising diesel amid tight markets and Iran-related disruptions.
Canadian Dollar weakens despite higher oil prices
USD/CAD remains stronger for the second successive day, trading around 1.4270 during Asian hours on Thursday. However, potential gains for the pair may be capped by strength in the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD), which could draw support from rising crude oil prices.
Indian Rupee remains on track to revisit all-time low
The Indian Rupee (INR) traded mildly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday due to possible Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) intervention. According to a Reuters report, Indian central bank likely sold US dollars near the market open on Thursday to support the Indian rupee, four traders said.
WTI Price Forecast: Bulls seem hesitant below $89.50 amid Middle East risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts some buyers during the Asian session on Thursday and currently trades around the $89.30-$89.35 region, up over 1.0% for the day.
WTI posts modest gains above $88.50 on unexpected EIA draw, Middle East conflicts in focus
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $88.55 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. WTI posts modest gains as US crude oil inventories fell unexpectedly last week.