Economies

USOIL gets closer to new 2026 highs as Washington-Tehran tensions linger, sustaining supply disruption risks, but fundamentals remain stacked against a prolonged recovery.

The pair slides as New Zealand’s central bank keeps interest rates at 2.25% and maintains an easy policy stance.

Deflation risks linger as CPI cooled in January, underscoring weak consumption, but efforts to spur demand and contain price competition are starting to make a dent.

Doubts have emerged over the precious metals rally after a steep sell-off driven by a dollar rebound, but long-term structural demand drivers continue to support further upside.

Australia’s central bank raised rates for the first time since late 2023 amid strengthening price pressures, sending the Aussie higher.

The pair reached new highs after firm Australian inflation, but erases gains as the greenbacks recovers, with rate decisions by the Fed and the RBA looming.

The pair drops as the Japanese central bank see strong wage growth for next year, bolstering the chances of tightening just a week after the Fed cut rates.

The pair finds support as the contraction of the UK economy bolters the case for a rate cut by the Bank of England, but persistent inflation can keep it in cautious mode.

HKG33 finds support after consumer prices accelerated in November, but deflation fears persist

Oil prices fell over 4% as Israeli airstrikes in Iran avoided oil facilities, calming supply fears. Rising production levels have also added to oversupply pressures on the market.

Copper gets a double boost, since after the Fed’s jumbo cut, its Chinese counterpart announced a series of stimulus measures, including support for the ailing property sector