Weekly Focus – Higher Hopes of Hormuz Harmony

This week has been light on the data front so developments in the US-Iran war have shaped markets. The spot oil price declined from USD 115/bbl to around USD 100/bbl…

Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says

Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says Source link

Gold Analysis Today at investingLive.com Shows Bulls are Good

Gold futures are showing a mildly bullish recovery today, with the latest structure pointing to higher value acceptance after the May 4 low. The current gold analysis score is +3.0…

ECB: War-driven inflation keeps hikes in focus – Nomura

Nomura’s George Buckley and team argue that even a swift resolution to the US-Iran war and reopening of the Strait would not necessarily stop the European Central Bank (ECB) from…

The constant push for diplomatic resolution continues to cap the upside in oil prices

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWOil prices remain mostly rangebound, but there’s been more bearish pressure since Wednesday following several positive news on the US-Iran front. In fact, oil prices sold off after Trump…

Iran submits proposal to end war in current negotiation phase

Iran has sent its response to the United States (US) proposal via Pakistan on Sunday, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Sources familiar with the matter and as reported…

Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub

Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub Source link

Brent: Risk premium persists after Iran conflict – Commerzbank

Commerzbank strategists expect Brent to retain a significant risk premium even if a US–Iran agreement is reached and the Strait of Hormuz reopens. They argue that shipping and production will…

Germany: Industrial slump deepens with Middle East shock – ING

ING’s Carsten Brzeski highlights that German industrial production weakened further in March, with a 0.7% monthly decline leaving first-quarter output more than 1% below late 2025 levels. He notes that…

Iran’s Supreme Leader briefs military chief on ’new guiding measures’, Fars agency says

Iran’s Supreme Leader briefs military chief on ’new guiding measures’, Fars agency says Source link