February 2, 2026 11:15 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades near 1.3670 in early European dealings, slipping below the 1.3700 area amid renewed US Dollar strength. US Producer Price Index rose 3.0% YoY and 0.5% MoM in December, exceeding forecasts and supporting expectations for steady Fed policy. The Bank of England is expected to hold its policy rate at 3.75%, after […]
Read moreFebruary 2, 2026 10:40 am
Key Moments Natural gas futures have hovered near a critical support zone since late December 2025, with cold risks into mid-February limiting upside. Restricted gas supplies to U.S. power plants contributed to generator outages and higher spot prices, according to PJM. Ukraine also faces mounting energy strains amid a harsh winter. February futures expired on […]
Read moreFebruary 2, 2026 8:18 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades around 104.05 in early European deals as selling pressure builds. Market focus shifts to Tuesday’s RBA decision. A 25 bps hike to 3.85% is expected after December CPI rose to 3.8%. Technicals show price below the lower Bollinger Band and RSI at 41.21. Key levels: 106.48 on the upside, 102.95 on […]
Read moreFebruary 2, 2026 7:27 am
Key Moments Brent crude futures dropped $3.30, or 4.8%, to $66.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $3.23, or nearly 5%, to $61.98. Prices pulled back from multi-month highs after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, reducing perceived geopolitical risk. OPEC+ decided to keep March output unchanged, following […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026 3:05 pm
Key Moments TD Securities flags a potential $2-3/bbl decline in crude prices as near-term fundamentals loosen. Supply-side tightness is easing, with export flows from Novorossiysk expected to recover as CPC’s SPM-3 returns from maintenance. Chinese stockpiling appears to have paused in January and upcoming peak refinery maintenance season is set to curb near-term demand. Bearish […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026 1:27 pm
Key Moments Nickel prices rose from USD14,263 per tonne on December 16 to USD18,756 per tonne on January 23. Indonesia plans to cut annual nickel ore production quotas by roughly one-third to 250–260 million tonnes, pending approval in March. LME class one nickel inventories climbed from just over 255,000 tonnes in early January to more […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026 9:36 am
Key Moments Apple is reportedly focusing on three premium iPhone models for a 2026 launch, according to Nikkei. The lineup is said to include a foldable iPhone and two high-end, non-folding models with upgraded cameras and larger screens. Apple plans to delay the standard iPhone 18 to the first half of 2027, freeing up resources […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026 7:50 am
Key Moments Brent March futures fell 1.5% to $69.66, while WTI dropped 1.6% to $64.36 by 21:43 ET (02:43 GMT). Meanwhile, the Trump administration eased some limits on transactions involving Venezuela’s PDVSA, allowing U.S. entities to sell and transport its oil. Despite Friday’s pullback, crude prices remained on track for weekly gains of 12% to […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026 7:19 am
Key Moments Spot gold dropped more than 4% on Friday but remained on course for its biggest monthly gain since 1980. Rumors that a more hawkish candidate could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair pressured gold and boosted the dollar. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined after recently touching record or all-time highs. Safe-Haven Rally […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 2:14 pm
Key Moments Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) shares rose 2% Thursday morning following CEO Brian Niccol’s presentation of long-term growth targets. The company projected at least 3% comparable sales growth and operating margins of 13.5% to 15% through fiscal year 2028. Guidance for the current fiscal year includes 3% comparable sales growth through September, slightly ahead of analyst […]
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