January 9, 2026 2:35 pm
Key Moments Bernstein projects global LNG demand at about 441 mtpa in 2026, an increase of roughly 8.5% year on year, led almost entirely by Asia. Approximately 93 mtpa of new LNG capacity is expected to come online across 2025 and 2026, pushing the market back into net-long supply. Spot LNG prices are forecast to […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 1:43 pm
Key Moments USD/CAD trades just under 1.3900, sitting near a one-month high as the Canadian Dollar comes under pressure. Markets anticipate a -2.5k decline in Canadian employment in December, following three consecutive months of robust job gains. Analysts note the Bank of Canada has finished its easing cycle, with swaps indicating 70% odds of a […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 1:24 pm
Key Moments Bank of America raised its 2026 platinum price forecast to $2,450 an ounce and its palladium forecast to $1,725 an ounce after both metals exceeded earlier projections. The bank continues to expect platinum to outperform palladium, supported by ongoing market deficits and U.S. tariff and inventory dynamics. Meanwhile, stronger Chinese jewelry demand, record […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 10:01 am
Key Moments Bank of America maintains a year-end 2026 EUR/GBP target of 0.84, signaling more downside for the pair. Analysts see the current EUR/GBP level, back in its Q3 2025 range, as a consolidation before renewed pound strength. Improving UK-EU relations and potential productivity gains support the British pound despite domestic political risks. Strategists Keep […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 9:13 am
Key Moments Disney CEO Bob Iger met with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing, according to state news agency Xinhua. Iger said Disney will continue increasing its investment in China, while Ding welcomed additional capital from Disney and other foreign firms. His visit followed the breakout success of “Zootopia 2,” which became China’s highest-grossing […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 8:54 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY trades near 211.30 in late Asian hours as the Japanese Yen lags major peers. November Overall Household Spending rises 2.9% YoY, offsetting pressure from China-Japan trade tensions. Investors await UK labor market figures for clues on the Bank of England’s rate path. GBP/JPY Supported by Broad Yen Weakness GBP/JPY moved higher to […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 8:15 am
Key Moments WTI trades near $58.10 per barrel during Asian hours on Friday after rising more than 4% in the previous session. Chevron, Vitol, Trafigura, and other firms compete for US approval to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela, Iran, Russia, and US sanctions continue to cloud […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 7:29 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY traded around 183.20 during Asian hours on Friday after recovering losses from the previous session. The nine-day EMA at 183.34 is acting as immediate resistance, while the 50-day EMA at 181.43 continues to support the medium-term uptrend. EUR showed the strongest performance against JPY in today’s major currency moves, with EUR/JPY up […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 8:47 am
Key Moments Deutsche Bank raised price targets across its metals and mining coverage, citing strong metal prices and mining equities at the start of 2026. The bank upgraded its 2026 commodity price estimates, including copper at approximately $12,000/t, aluminum at $2,900/t, and iron at $102/t. Analyst Liam Fitzpatrick highlighted structural support for higher metal prices, […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 8:01 am
Key Moments USD/CAD has risen for five consecutive sessions and is trading around 1.3870 during European hours on Thursday. The pair is holding above both the nine-day and 50-day EMAs, with the 14-day RSI at 60.8, indicating strengthening bullish momentum. A sustained move above the 1.3870 resistance area could open the way toward the recent […]
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