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European gas: LNG inflows key for prices – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke argues that European gas storage will depend on higher LNG imports over winter, as current inflows of 8 bcm per month would see storages trend toward 0% by March.
Oil: Hormuz conflict keeps prices elevated – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY notes Brent crude briefly rose above $91.85 per barrel, its highest in over three weeks, as hopes for a rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded.
Qatar: Iran-Oman bilateral Hormuz agreement needed before US-Iran talks
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al-Ansari, said the mediators are waiting for Oman and Iran to reach a bilateral agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint to almost 20% of global energy supply, before returning to broader United States (US)-Iran talks.
WTI consolidates below $84.50, two-week top as bullish bias remains amid Hormuz standoff
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – extends its consolidative price move through the first half of the European session and currently trades near the $84.25-$84.30 area, close to a two-week high set earlier this Tuesday.
Canadian Dollar receives support from firm oil prices
USD/CAD extends its losses for the fourth successive day, trading around 1.3870 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency pair depreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains support from firming crude oil prices.
Brent: Rally extends above $91/bbl – ING
ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Brent Oil has extended its rally, trading above $91/bbl as geopolitical risks and supply concerns support prices.
Euro: Overvaluation and energy risks weigh against US Dollar – MUFG
MUFG’s Halpenny notes that EUR/USD remains capped near its 200-day moving average at 1.1630 and is 2.5%-3.0% overvalued in the bank’s short-term model.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains sideways around $65, FOMC takes centre stage
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues to trade in a limited range at around $65.30 during the European trading session on Tuesday.
Indian Rupee remains weak due to sudden FCNR (B) closure, higher oil prices
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades with caution against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The USD/INR is close to its fresh three-week high of 95.85 despite potential Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention.
WTI Price Forecast: Bulls retain near two-week top, above $84.00 and 38.2% Fibo.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – enters a bullish consolidation phase after hitting an over two-week high during the Asian session on Tuesday and currently trades around the $84.20 region.
UKMTO reports incident in the Strait of Hormuz — Reuters
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that it has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
WTI flatlines near $84.00 as Trump rejects truce extension
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $84.00 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. WTI steadies as traders continue to assess the developments surrounding Middle East conflicts.Â
US President Donald Trump says not seeking extension of Iran MOU
US President Donald Trump said that he is not interested in renewing the expiring agreement with Iran, Bloomberg reported on Monday.Â