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Crude Pushing Higher Again on Iran Headlines
Crude Pushing Higher Again on Iran Headlines

Oil Recovery Continues Crude prices continuing to grind higher as we head into the weekend. The futures market has now risen more than 12% off the weekly lows printed on Monday as news of Trump’s...

Stocks Falling As Traders Await News on US/Iran
Stocks Falling As Traders Await News on US/Iran

Lack of Clarity on US/Iran TalksUS stocks are looking weaker again today as uncertainty persists around US/Iran peace talks and oil prices turn higher once again. Incoming news-flows remains on Iran...

Crude Rallies As Iran Downplays Peace Talks
Crude Rallies As Iran Downplays Peace Talks

Confusion Around IS/Iran NegotiationsOil prices are pushing higher again today amidst reports that US ground troops are on their way to the Middle East as confusion reigns around Trump’s peace...

High Oil Prices Keeping USD Bid
High Oil Prices Keeping USD Bid

Dollar Strength HoldingThe US Dollar remains up off the week’s lows as traders monitor developments in the Middle East and shifting Fed expectations. There is still some confusion and lack of clarity...

Softer Oil & USD Boosts Gold Demand
Softer Oil & USD Boosts Gold Demand

Gold Rallying on Peace HopesGold prices are pushing higher today as the reversal off Monday’s multi-month lows continues to gain traction. Futures prices are now up around 12% with the move, rather...

BOE Rate Hike Bets Grow on Fresh Inflation Rise
BOE Rate Hike Bets Grow on Fresh Inflation Rise

UK Inflation Rises AgainHawkish BOE expectations remain entrenched today following the latest inflation data out of the UK. Annualised CPI was seen holding at 3% last month on the headline reading...

Cautious Optimism in Stocks On Iran Peace-Deal Hopes
Cautious Optimism in Stocks On Iran Peace-Deal Hopes

Iran Headlines Remain KeyMarkets remain highly headline driven midweek as traders continue to react to conflicting signals on the Middle East conflict. Stocks are tentatively higher today on news that...

Crude Rebounds Amidst US/Iran Confusion
Crude Rebounds Amidst US/Iran Confusion

Oil Bouncing BackCrude prices are stabilising today following a sharp drop lower yesterday in response to news that Trump has called a 5-day ceasefire for attacks on Iranian energy sites. Trump posted...

Wild Price Swings In Gold Futures
Wild Price Swings In Gold Futures

Conflicting News SignalsGold prices are on watch today following heavy volatility in the last 24hrs. The futures market collapsed lower yesterday as news of Trump’s 5-day ceasefire announcement hit...