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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above forecasts (-1.4M) in August 7: Actual (17.422M)
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above forecasts (-1.4M) in August 7: Actual (17.422M)
Pound Sterling retains gains as US CPI trims September Fed hike odds
GBP/USD trades modestly higher on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) comes under mild pressure following the release of the latest US inflation figures. However, the market reaction remains limited as the data broadly matched expectations.
Oil: Chinese demand recovery could lift prices – NBC
National Bank of Canada's (NBC) Jocelyn Paquet analyzes how China’s sharp reduction in petroleum imports helped offset the Middle East supply shock and limit Oil price gains. The July rebound in Chinese imports is highlighted as historically large in percentage terms.
IEA forecasts 4.3 million bpd drop in global Oil supply
The International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its global Oil supply and demand forecasts for 2026 amid shipping disruptions in the Middle East.
WTI reverses lower as huge US inventory build clashes with Hormuz supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil reverses lower on Wednesday and trades around $81.60 at the time of writing, down 0.77% on the day.
Oil: Hormuz risk supports prices – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao note that Brent and WTI firmed as markets reassessed prospects for a Hormuz deal, with the previous close at USD88.91 for Brent and USD83.20 for WTI.
Canadian Dollar trims gains, US Dollar firms up ahead of US CPI numbers
Canadian Dollar (CAD) ticks down from two-month highs as the US Dollar (USD) firms up across the board, with investors bracing for the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later in the day.
Euro trades with caution against US Dollar in countdown to US CPI data
The Euro (EUR) trades marginally lower at around 1.1534 against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the European trading session on Wednesday.
WTI Price Forecast: Bulls retain control near 38.2% Fibo.; move beyond $83.00 awaited
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts buyers for the third straight day and trades just below the $83.00 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday, close to a nearly two-week high set the previous day.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $65.40 with US inflation in focus
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1.1% higher at around $65.40 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The white metal reflects strength ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
WTI advances above $82.50 due to mixed signals regarding potential US-Iran deal
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around $82.70 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Crude oil prices advance as investors weigh mixed signals regarding a potential deal between the United States (US) and Iran.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at 9.072M, above expectations (-0.5M) in August 7
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at 9.072M, above expectations (-0.5M) in August 7
Oil: Strait of Hormuz risk premium – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s energy team notes fading hopes for a US–Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent toward USD 90 and gas oil to nearly USD 1,350 per ton. Drone attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Libya and tight diesel supply add to the risk premium.