OPEC+ production misses targets in December – Commerzbank

OPEC+ production fell short of targets by 720,000 bpd in December, with Russia and Kazakhstan contributing most to the shortfall amid ongoing disruptions. Ukrainian drone attacks on key Kazakh export terminals have sharply reduced output, suggesting that global Oil oversupply could be lower than anticipated, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes. Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Kazakh Oil output “According…

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Oil back in the spotlight as US-Iran showdown may not be over

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW After Wednesday, it looked like US-Iran tensions were finally subsiding following a comment from Trump where he said that the killing in Iran was stopping and that there were no plans for executions. That triggered a sharp drop in oil prices because Trump threatened “strong actions” in case the Iranian regime killed protestors. Late yesterday, we got…

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Silver hits record $93.75 amid tight supply – Commerzbank

The price of Silver continued its upward trajectory this week, reaching a record high of $93.75 per troy ounce on Thursday morning. As a result, the Gold/Silver ratio briefly slipped below the 50 mark for the first time since March 2012. Since the beginning of the year, Silver has risen in price by around 30%. By comparison, the price…

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Italy December final CPI +1.2% vs +1.2% y/y prelim

Prior +1.1% HICP +1.2% vs +1.2% y/y prelim Prior +1.1% The changes in headline annual inflation is light with core annual inflation keeping stable at 1.7% in December. On average, Italian consumer price inflation is seen growing by 1.5% in 2025. And that’s a step up from the 1.0% back in 2024. That being said, it’s in a sweet…

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EUR/USD weakens below key averages as US Dollar strength caps rebounds

The Euro (EUR) turns lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, surrendering intraday gains as renewed demand for the Greenback keeps the pair on the defensive. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading flat near 1.1600, after briefly sliding to its lowest level since November 28. The US Dollar draws support from stronger-than-expected US economic data, which…

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EC Markets Releases Teaser for New Liverpool FC Collaboration: “Hold or Trade”

EC Markets, a multi-regulated global trading provider trusted by traders worldwide, has released the teaser for Hold or Trade, its new creative collaboration with Premier League champions Liverpool FC. The teaser offers a bold first look at a campaign built on a simple but powerful idea: the decisions that define every outcome. Whether it’s a split-second pass on the…

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Concerned about labor market fragility

Federal Reserve (Fed) Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said that, given the risks, the Fed should not signal a pause in its rate-cutting campaign, in a speech at the New England Economic Forum in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday. Key takeaways Given risks, Fed should not signal a pause in rate-cutting campaign. US Central Bank should stand ready to cut interest…

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Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast:GBP/USD flat near 1.3380 as strong data boosts the US Dollar

GBP/USD flat near 1.3380 as strong data boosts the US Dollar The British Pound (GBP) trades sideways against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday during the North American session, after reaching a daily high of 1.3413, but solid US data released this week capped Sterling’s advance. GBP/USD trades at 1.3380 and continues to distance from the 200-day SMA key technical level…

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