February 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 […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 1:15 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) has logged nine consecutive all-time highs, gaining 20% in less than two weeks. The metal is trading around $5,535, just below the $5,598 record, with buyers still in control. Technical gauges signal overbought conditions, yet no clear signs of a bullish exhaustion have appeared. Gold Rally Extends as Dollar Struggles Gold […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 12:55 pm
Key Moments The Indian rupee closed at 91.9550 per dollar after touching an intraday low of 91.9850. Dollar demand from maturing non-deliverable forward positions and corporate hedging pressured the rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was seen likely intervening to guard the 92 per dollar level, complicating its broader liquidity efforts. Rupee Marks Fresh Record […]
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