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US CENTCOM launches strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed groups
US Central Command: carried out precision strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed groups planning attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
WTI rebounds from two-week low, well bid around mid-$81.00s amid Iran risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ā the benchmark US Crude Oil price ā gains strong positive traction during the Asian session on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak to an over two-week low touched the previous day.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock above expectations (-1.5M) in July 24: Actual (3.296M)
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock above expectations (-1.5M) in July 24: Actual (3.296M)
WTI Price Forecast: Bears target the 200-day SMA after losing the $80 mark
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil extends its decline on Tuesday after falling 9% the previous day following a pause in attacks between the United States and Iran. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $77.90, down nearly 4% on the day.
Oil: Weakens on deal hopes and fragile flows ā ING
INGās Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Brent has sold off sharply as USāIran strikes pause and President Trump signals a āgood chanceā of a deal. They stress that flows through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as well as Black Sea exports, remain critical.
Euro holds near recent lows as Fed interest rate decision looms
EUR/USD struggles for direction on Tuesday as traders avoid taking directional positions ahead of the Federal Reserveās (Fed) interest-rate decision on Wednesday while closely monitoring US-Iran developments.
Federal Reserve: Scenarios into FOMC ā DBS
DBS Group Research economist Eugene Leow notes that investors remain cautious on upcoming FOMC decisions, with markets pricing a 34% chance of a July hike and nearly full odds for September.
Analysts warn: The market might be ahead of itself with the recent Oil sell-off
Crude Oil prices hold at one-week lows on Tuesday, after having depreciated more than 12% from last week's highs.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Lower oil prices ensure further weakness for Canadian Dollar
The USD/CAD pair trades marginally lower to near 1.4113 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Loonie pair edges down as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) outperforms its major currency peers.
WTI Oil flirts with the $80 level amid speculation about US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices remain depressed on Tuesday, as hopes of a new round of peace talks between the US and Iran boosted hopes of a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict.
Equities: China chip competition weighs on global markets ā Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists report that renewed concerns over Chinese competition and AI investment spending triggered a sharp selloff in global semiconductor stocks. Asian technology indices suffered heavy losses, while ASML and other chip-related shares declined in the United States and Europe.
Brent: Price slide reflects de-escalation hopes ā Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategist Charlie Lay, notes Brent Oil tumbled 8.7% to USD 88.36, reversing much of last weekās surge as USāIran tensions eased and markets priced in de-escalation.
Indian Rupee reflects strength amid lower oil prices, Fed policy eyed
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third trading day on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair falls to near 95.65 as a further decline in oil prices has strengthened the Indian currency.