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    Markets
    September 2, 2026

    Bond markets still in focus, as Iran war heats up

    The bond market sell off is once again the main driver of price action on…
    Markets
    September 2, 2026

    Cocoa down 4% as Mondelez International calms market supply fears

    The cocoa market remains strongly supported by concerns over weather conditions in West Africa, but…
    Markets
    September 2, 2026

    The US Strikes Iran, Oil hits the markets

    Fragile market sentiment was shaken by another wave of kinetic escalation in the Persian Gulf.…
    Markets
    September 2, 2026

    Trade of The Day – EUR/USD

    Facts: Euro area inflation expectations according to the ECB are lower than expected inflation according…
    Markets
    September 2, 2026

    Agricultural Commodities Retreat

    COTTON & WHEAT down more than 2% 🔥 Agricultural commodities have seen a strong wave…
    Metals
    September 2, 2026

    Iron Ore Falls on Strong Supply Outlook

    Iron ore futures fell toward CNY 710 per ton in early September, retreating from one-month…

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    Institutions

      September 2, 2026

      Japanese Yen: Intervention risk may revive tactical longs – BNY

      BNY’s Geoff Yu says JPY selling has largely run its course, while USD/JPY’s return toward 160 keeps intervention risk firmly…
      September 2, 2026

      Equities: Global stocks extend declines as yields rise – Deutsche Bank

      Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid notes that rising nominal and real yields pressured global equities, with US and European stocks falling and…
      September 2, 2026

      Brent: Geopolitical risk keeps cracks elevated – ING

      ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent has pushed back above $95/bbl as escalating Persian Gulf tensions revive…
      September 2, 2026

      US Dollar: August inflation key to September Fed decision – Commerzbank

      Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that markets now price nearly a 70% chance of a September Fed hike after Chair Kevin Warsh’s…
      September 2, 2026

      British Pound: Downside risk toward 1.3480 against US Dollar – UOB

      UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD broke below its anticipated intraday range, dropping to 1.3507 as downside momentum…
      September 2, 2026

      Euro: Pressured as ECB hike looms – Danske Bank

      Danske Research Team notes that EUR/USD slipped below 1.1600 as the US Dollar strengthened on a hawkish Federal Reserve stance…

      Energies

        September 2, 2026

        WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions

        WTI price drifts lower to near $89.10 in Wednesday’s early European session.  US crude inventories fell by 2.6 million barrels…
        September 2, 2026

        Heating Oil Surges to Record High

        US heating oil prices surged past $4.70 per gallon in early September, hitting a fresh record and leaving prices about…
        September 2, 2026

        European Gas Advances on Rising US-Iran Hostilities

        European natural gas prices rose further to €75/MWh on Wednesday, the highest level since January 2023, as rising hostilities between…
        September 2, 2026

        US Natural Gas Prices Rise

        US natural gas prices rose to $2.94/MMBtu, reaching their highest level in nearly eight weeks, as hot weather persisted and…
        September 2, 2026

        Coal Hits 11-Week High

        Coal prices rallied to around $145 per ton in early September, reaching their highest levels in eleven weeks amid robust…
        September 1, 2026

        WTI holds above $85.50 as Middle East risks tighten global supply

        WTI advances due to resumed US-Iran strikes and threats to Kharg Island, sparking intense energy supply concerns. A supertanker mine…
        September 1, 2026

        Heating Oil Nears 5-Month High

        US heating oil prices rose to around $4.45 per gallon, nearing a five-month high and leaving prices about 80% higher…
        September 1, 2026

        European Gas Extends Gains

        European natural gas prices extended rally, climbing above €70/MWh on Tuesday, the highest level since January 2023, as the flare-up…

        Softs

          September 2, 2026

          Cocoa down 4% as Mondelez International calms market supply fears

          The cocoa market remains strongly supported by concerns over weather conditions in West Africa, but the fundamental picture is far…
          September 2, 2026

          Agricultural Commodities Retreat

          COTTON & WHEAT down more than 2% 🔥 Agricultural commodities have seen a strong wave of gains, driven mainly by…
          September 2, 2026

          Palm Oil Retreats on Weak Demand, Heavy Supply

          Malaysian palm oil futures hovered below MYR 4,950 per tonne, ending their recent rally as weaker edible oils on the…
          September 2, 2026

          Cattle Fall Lower

          Live cattle futures posted 60 cent to $1.55 losses on the day. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late…
          September 2, 2026

          Coffee Prices Pressured by Rising Supplies

          December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed down -2.05 (-0.66%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) closed down -68 (-1.93%).…
          September 2, 2026

          Cocoa Prices Fall on Larger Supplies from the Ivory Coast

          December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) closed down -200 (-2.95%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) closed down…

          Bonds

            September 2, 2026

            Bond markets still in focus, as Iran war heats up

            The bond market sell off is once again the main driver of price action on Wednesday. Stocks are broadly lower…
            September 2, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Approaches 3-Year High

            The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed above 4.8% on Wednesday, moving toward its highest level since October…
            September 2, 2026

            South Korea 10Y Bond Yield Hits 5-week High

            South Korea 10 Year Government Bond Yield increased to 4.43%, the highest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks,…
            September 2, 2026

            Japan 10-Year Yield Scales 30-Year Highs

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed above 3% on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since 1996 as surging oil prices…
            September 2, 2026

            Australia 10Y Yield Hits Fresh 15-Year Peak

            Australia’s 10-year government bond yield broke above 5.2%, reaching its highest level since July 2011, as surging oil prices fueled…
            September 2, 2026

            Global bond market sell off

            Key takeaways The UK’s debt servicing bill spirals How to stabilise the bond market Budget looms for Healey and Burnham…

            Crypto

              September 2, 2026

              Shiba Inu Price Forecast: Faces downside risks as whale selling rises

              Shiba Inu steadies at $0.00000516 on Wednesday, after recovering nearly 4% in the previous two days. Santiment data shows that…
              September 2, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP under pressure as momentum indicators flag early bearish signals

              Bitcoin remains under pressure on Wednesday, with early bearish signals in momentum indicators. Ethereum extends its pullback, trading below $2,410…
              September 1, 2026

              Crypto Overview: Bitcoin shows resilience at $78,000 – Arbitrum, Curve DAO rally

              Bitcoin hovers above $78,000 on Tuesday, sustaining its mild recovery from the previous day. Arbitrum records double-digit gains in 24…
              September 1, 2026

              Bitcoin holds near $80,000 amid cooling spot activity and stable institutional demand

              Bitcoin held near $80,000 as price momentum remained elevated despite cooling spot activity. Inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs fell…
              August 31, 2026

              Cardano Price – Bearish metrics threaten deeper ADA slide

              Cardano trades near the 50-day EMA at $0.191 on Monday after falling over 15% last week. Derivatives metrics are turning…
              August 31, 2026

              Crypto Overview: Bitcoin slips below $78,000 – DEX tokens rally

              Bitcoin consolidates near $77,000 on Monday following a 3% pullback triggered by Kevin Warsh’s inflation concerns on Friday. Fear and…

              Geopolitical

                September 2, 2026

                The US Strikes Iran, Oil hits the markets

                Fragile market sentiment was shaken by another wave of kinetic escalation in the Persian Gulf. Iran struck two additional cargo…
                August 31, 2026

                Iran’s IRGC says will respond decisively to any further hostile military aggression

                Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday that its aerospace forces carried out retaliatory drone and ballistic missile strikes against US targets…
                August 31, 2026

                Oil Rises as US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers

                Crude oil climbed above $85 per barrel on Monday, starting the week higher after the US military targeted Iranian rocket…
                August 31, 2026

                European Gas Rises on Fresh Middle East Fighting

                European natural gas prices rose near €69/MWh, the highest level since January 2023, as renewed fighting in the Middle East…
                August 27, 2026

                UKMTO says tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

                The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday that an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker in the Strait…
                August 26, 2026

                Are markets reacting to Putin’s threats?

                The failure of peace negotiations and Moscow’s return to a strategy of direct escalation is a clear signal that previous…

                Precious Metals

                  September 2, 2026

                   XAG/USD slips below $64.00 as inflation fears increase

                  Silver declines as global bond selloff drives 10-year US Treasury yield to a 2025 high of 4.80%. Rising US-Iran conflict…
                  September 2, 2026

                  Gold bounces off four-week low; remains vulnerable near $4,300 amid Fed hike bets

                  Gold attracts some follow-through selling as oil-driven inflation risks reaffirm Fed hike bets. Escalating US-Iran tensions benefit the safe-haven USD,…
                  September 1, 2026

                  Gold Drops 1.5% – Are Precious Metals Heading Lower Again?

                  The rise in oil prices is putting pressure on the precious metals market today, with gold down nearly 1.5% and…
                  September 1, 2026

                  XAG/USD looks for direction above key support at $65.50 area

                  XAG/USD is trading in a narrow range between Monday’s high, at $67.47, and key support at $65.50. Precious metals are…
                  September 1, 2026

                  Gold Pressured by Fed Rate Hike Bets

                  Gold traded below $4,450 an ounce on Tuesday, hovering near two-week lows as rising oil prices and hawkish remarks from…
                  August 31, 2026

                  Gold pares intraday losses to sub-$4,400 levels on softer USD; not out of the woods yet

                  Gold attracts some follow-through selling on Monday amid rising September Fed rate hike bets. US-Iran tensions lift crude oil prices…

                  Opinion

                    September 2, 2026

                    Trade of The Day – EUR/USD

                    Facts: Euro area inflation expectations according to the ECB are lower than expected inflation according to the University of Michigan…
                    September 2, 2026

                    Global bond market sell off

                    Key takeaways The UK’s debt servicing bill spirals How to stabilise the bond market Budget looms for Healey and Burnham…
                    September 1, 2026

                    Currency Talk – GBP/AUD, EUR/GBP, GBP/CAD

                    This analysis from the Overbalance series aims to identify three financial instruments, analysed primarily on the daily/four-hour (D1/H4) timeframe. The…
                    September 1, 2026

                    Chart of the Day – DE40 Falls for a Second Straight Session – Dismal German Retail Sales Data.

                    German retail sales disappointed sharply in July, falling 3.4% m/m versus expectations for a 0.4% increase. This was a significant…
                    September 1, 2026

                    September risks rise: rate hikes, oil prices and bond yields, plus, the end of an era for Apple

                    Key takeaways September, the month for rate hikes Japanese bonds no longer risk free asset If Shein was a tech…
                    September 1, 2026

                    Take-Two fell sharply. GTA VI leak worries investors

                    Take-Two Interactive shares are clearly losing ground during Monday’s session on Wall Street. The stock of Rockstar Games’ owner is…

                    Indices

                      September 2, 2026

                      FTSE 100 Falls as Bond Yields and Oil Prices Rise

                      London’s FTSE 100 extended yesterday’s losses, falling 0.3% to 10,760 points on Wednesday and reaching its lowest level in two…
                      September 2, 2026

                      DAX Down for 3rd Day

                      The DAX 40 fell 0.3% to around 25,900, hovering at one-month lows and marking the third session of losses. The…
                      September 2, 2026

                      Japanese Shares Drop on Rallying Bond Yields, Oil Prices

                      The Nikkei 225 Index dropped 2.5% to below 64,600 while the broader Topix Index fell 1.6% to 4,115 on Wednesday,…
                      September 2, 2026

                      Australian Stock Extend Slide, Notch 1-Month Trough

                      Australian shares slumped 118 points or 1.3% to 8,950 in early Wednesday trade, marking a third straight session of decline…
                      September 2, 2026

                      South Korean Shares Slide on Middle East Risks

                      The benchmark KOSPI slipped more than 3% to around 6,630 on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session, as escalating…
                      September 2, 2026

                      Hong Kong Stocks Hit 5-week Low

                      The Hang Seng Index fell 0.8%, or 210 points, to around 25,105 on Wednesday, extending losses for a third session…

                      Forex

                        September 2, 2026

                        Trade of The Day – EUR/USD

                        Facts: Euro area inflation expectations according to the ECB are lower than expected inflation according to the University of Michigan…
                        September 2, 2026

                        Offshore Yuan Holds Decline

                        The offshore yuan held its decline around 6.72 per dollar on Wednesday as the US dollar strengthened amid mounting inflation…
                        September 2, 2026

                        Canadian Dollar hits fresh two-week lows amid higher yields, Fed hiking bets 

                        USD/CAD extends gains to the 1.3920 area from 1.3845 lows on Tuesday. Risk aversion amid higher global yields and rising…
                        September 2, 2026

                        Indian Rupee holds onto two-month high against US Dollar

                        The Indian Rupee opens flat against the US Dollar on Wednesday after a strong Tuesday. Hawkish Fed bets could act…
                        September 2, 2026

                        United States Dollar Index hold gains above 99.50 as Treasury yields hit multi-year highs

                        US Dollar Index rises on Fed rate hike fears as global bond selloff pushed US 10-year Treasury yields to 4.80%.…
                        September 2, 2026

                        British Pound declines to near 1.3500 as US-Iran tensions rise

                        GBP/USD weakens to around 1.3500 in Wednesday’s early European session.  The US launched strikes against targets in Iran, raising fears…

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                        Technical Analysis

                          September 2, 2026

                          Bond markets still in focus, as Iran war heats up

                          The bond market sell off is once again the main driver of price action on Wednesday. Stocks are broadly lower…
                          September 2, 2026

                          Cocoa down 4% as Mondelez International calms market supply fears

                          The cocoa market remains strongly supported by concerns over weather conditions in West Africa, but the fundamental picture is far…
                          September 2, 2026

                          Trade of The Day – EUR/USD

                          Facts: Euro area inflation expectations according to the ECB are lower than expected inflation according to the University of Michigan…
                          September 2, 2026

                          Agricultural Commodities Retreat

                          COTTON & WHEAT down more than 2% 🔥 Agricultural commodities have seen a strong wave of gains, driven mainly by…
                          September 2, 2026

                          Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP under pressure as momentum indicators flag early bearish signals

                          Bitcoin remains under pressure on Wednesday, with early bearish signals in momentum indicators. Ethereum extends its pullback, trading below $2,410…
                          September 2, 2026

                          WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions

                          WTI price drifts lower to near $89.10 in Wednesday’s early European session.  US crude inventories fell by 2.6 million barrels…

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