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WTI reverses lower as huge US inventory build clashes with Hormuz supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil reverses lower on Wednesday and trades around $81.60 at the time of writing, down 0.77% on the day.
Oil: Hormuz risk supports prices – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao note that Brent and WTI firmed as markets reassessed prospects for a Hormuz deal, with the previous close at USD88.91 for Brent and USD83.20 for WTI.
Canadian Dollar trims gains, US Dollar firms up ahead of US CPI numbers
Canadian Dollar (CAD) ticks down from two-month highs as the US Dollar (USD) firms up across the board, with investors bracing for the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later in the day.
Euro trades with caution against US Dollar in countdown to US CPI data
The Euro (EUR) trades marginally lower at around 1.1534 against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the European trading session on Wednesday.
WTI Price Forecast: Bulls retain control near 38.2% Fibo.; move beyond $83.00 awaited
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts buyers for the third straight day and trades just below the $83.00 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday, close to a nearly two-week high set the previous day.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $65.40 with US inflation in focus
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1.1% higher at around $65.40 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The white metal reflects strength ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
WTI advances above $82.50 due to mixed signals regarding potential US-Iran deal
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around $82.70 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Crude oil prices advance as investors weigh mixed signals regarding a potential deal between the United States (US) and Iran.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at 9.072M, above expectations (-0.5M) in August 7
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at 9.072M, above expectations (-0.5M) in August 7
Oil: Strait of Hormuz risk premium – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s energy team notes fading hopes for a US–Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent toward USD 90 and gas oil to nearly USD 1,350 per ton. Drone attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Libya and tight diesel supply add to the risk premium.
WTI Price Forecast: Buyers defend 21-day SMA as bullish bias holds
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades modestly higher on Tuesday after two-way price swings, as headlines from the Middle East keep energy markets volatile. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $82.13, up more than 7% so far this week.
WTI Oil reverses course as Iran, Oman move closer on Hormuz talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil retreats on Tuesday, trading around $80.40 at the time of writing, down 1.28% on the day. The US benchmark gives back its previous gains after Qatar reported progress in negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Yen struggles as impact of joint intervention fades
USD/JPY treads water on Tuesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to find its footing, facing headwinds from a firmer US Dollar (USD) and elevated Oil prices. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 159.24 after hitting an intraday low of 158.92.
Qatar says Oman-Iran talks reach advanced stage
Talks between Oman and Iran have reached an advanced stage, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.