Forex
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading near the 98.20 price region on a firm footing amid a complex geopolitical backdrop. The Strait of Hormuz remains partially blocked, with reports of a “double blockage” disrupting flows even as some tankers manage to pass.
Commodities
WTI and Brent Oil update: Energy markets navigate complex supply dynamics as the ongoing pricing of a US-Iran peace deal fuels a frantic equity rally. While stock markets surge, crude oil faces a massive disconnect between real-world physical demand and futures pricing, marked by steep backwardation and regional supply shortages in Asia. Explore an intraday technical analysis of WTI and Brent, outlining scenarios for potential breakouts or breakdowns.
Forex
EUR/USD trades lower around 1.1770 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.24% on the day and bringing an end to a sequence of eight consecutive days of gains.
Forex
USD/CHF edges higher on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery after eight consecutive days of losses, putting pressure on the Swiss Franc (CHF). At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 0.7828, up nearly 0.11% on the day.
US Dollar (DXY) update: The Dollar Index edges higher as Crude Oil halts its downside move, keeping broader markets in anticipation. Even as stock markets push higher independently of Black Gold, oil remains the ultimate barometer for currency traders navigating the potential for a historic Middle East peace resolution. Explore an in-depth technical analysis of the US Dollar and its upcoming directional shifts.
Forex
BNY’s Bob Savage notes that Japanese equities have reclaimed record highs, but international allocations to Japan and Japanese Yen (JPY) hedges have not fully normalized. JPY remains pressured by persistent foreign hedging and limited Japanese outflows.
Forex
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley highlights that the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the best performing G10 currency year-to-date, supported by expectations of further Reserve Bank of Australia tightening.
Forex
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes that the Japanese Yen (JPY) has remained weak even as the Dollar has corrected lower, with USD/JPY still threatening the 160.00 level.
Forex
The US Dollar (USD) has retraced previous losses against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, returning to levels right above 159.00 at the time of writing, as the US-Iran rift over the Strait of Hormuz dampens optimism about the peace process.
Crude prices edge up on Thursday, but remain trading within the previous day’s range.
