Trump-Xi Summit: Commodities in the Spotlight Agriculture, energy, rare earths and sanctions are expected to be key bargaining chips when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Washington next week. US agricultural exports to China could gain momentum, with soybeans, corn and sorghum among the main products in focus. A potential reduction in tariffs could […]

Hawkish Fed Lifts Dollar as Focus Shifts to BOJ The U.S. dollar climbed to a seven-week high, with the Dollar Index rising to 100.33 after the Fed delivered a hawkish message. The Fed raised rates and signaled another rate hike in 2026, while new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sounded more hawkish than expected. U.S. Treasury […]

Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Fed Decision Markets price around a 90% chance of a 25bp Fed hike, which could provide modest support for the dollar. USD/JPY climbed to 155.43, while EUR/USD remained near 1.1535 and GBP/USD around 1.3470. The dollar’s recent strength is supported by expectations that the Fed may need several hikes to […]

Dollar Gains Momentum as Oil Shock Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets The U.S. dollar climbed to a near two-week high as surging oil prices pushed Treasury yields higher and reinforced expectations for a Fed rate hike on Wednesday. Markets are now pricing in a roughly 93% probability of a Fed hike, which would be the […]

Dollar Rises as Yen Holds Near 7-Month High The dollar index rose 0.12% to 99.22 as markets priced an 86% chance of a Fed rate hike this week. U.S. 2-year yields remain elevated near 4.61%, while rising oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns. Brent climbed nearly 3% to $107.60 amid escalating Middle East tensions […]

Dollar Gains as Oil Shock Fuels Fed Hike Bets The dollar holds near a one-week high as rising oil prices and Treasury yields support safe-haven demand. Brent climbs above $108, extending its six-day rally as Middle East energy-supply risks deepen. Fed hike expectations rise, with markets now pricing a 71.3% chance of a 25 bps […]

Markets Brace for Inflation Test as Oil Stays Above $100 Brent crude remains firmly above $100 a barrel after breaching the key psychological level, as escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. raise concerns over further disruption to Middle East energy supplies. The renewed oil surge is fueling fresh inflation fears and pushing global bond […]

Yen Strengthens as Central Bank Divergence Takes Center Stage Asian markets are trading cautiously as investors assess a stronger Japanese yen, rising oil prices and shifting expectations for global central banks. The yen has strengthened toward a seven-month high against the dollar as markets increasingly price a potential Bank of Japan rate hike, creating a […]

Oil Surge and Inflation Risks Raise Volatility Global markets are entering Tuesday with oil prices, inflation and Federal Reserve expectations remaining at the center of investor attention. Renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran have pushed crude prices higher, increasing concerns that a prolonged rise in energy costs could put further pressure on global inflation. […]

Global Markets: Oil, Fed Expectations and Inflation in Focus Strong August U.S. employment data is strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain a tighter monetary policy stance rather than move toward rate cuts. The U.S. CPI report due later this week is expected to be the key market catalyst ahead of the Fed’s September […]