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Brent: Supply risks keep prices elevated – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Barbara Lambrecht says tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and tight diesel inventories continue to support Brent. With prices near USD 94 and almost 20% above their early-August lows, Brent remains well below its April peak.
Fri, Aug 21
WTI advances as supply tensions overshadow US inventory build
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $86.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.63% on the day. US Oil remains close to Thursday’s high of $87.38, its highest level in more than three weeks, as concerns about global energy supplies continue to support prices.
Fri, Aug 21
US Dollar: Bearish regime reinforced by bull flattener – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists argue that the United States (US) Treasury buyback announcement has reinforced bearish momentum for the Dollar.
Fri, Aug 21
Japanese Yen: Support test as Japan data firm – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/JPY testing key support at its 200-day moving average as Japanese data firm.
Fri, Aug 21
Indonesia: Expansionary stance with narrowing buffer – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Aldian Taloputra assesses Indonesia’s 2027 fiscal plans, noting a targeted deficit of 2.4% of GDP versus 2.9% in 2026. The bank maintains its own forecast of a 2.9%-of-GDP deficit, citing ambitious revenue assumptions and potential tax shortfalls.
Fri, Aug 21
Gold: Safe-haven bid on US debt worries – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch notes Gold has surged, breaking above USD 4,500 per troy ounce as safe‑haven demand rises on US debt concerns and a weaker Dollar.
Fri, Aug 21
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Neutral RSI signals further consolidation
EUR/GBP remains stuck in a narrow trading range this month, stalling the rebound from near 0.8460 in mid-July as buyers struggle to clear the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
Fri, Aug 21
British Pound dips hold above 216.50 Japanese Yen following mixed UK data
British Pound's (GBP) rally against the Japanese Yen (JPY) was capped at the 217.00 area earlier on Friday, and the pair pulled back to the 216.50 area where it found some support.
Fri, Aug 21
Canadian Dollar: Binary tariff risks shape near-term path – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists argue that Section 338 tariff negotiations pose a binary risk for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) and USD/CAD.
Fri, Aug 21
Silver climbs toward $70 as US Dollar remains under pressure
Silver (XAG/USD) accelerates its advance on Friday and trades around $69.75 at the time of writing, up 2.41% on the day. The white metal reaches its highest level in two months and is on track for a weekly gain of more than 7%, mainly supported by persistent weakness in the US Dollar (USD).
Fri, Aug 21
Euro: Set to outperform Pound, US Dollar and Yen - Nomura
Nomura strategists see greater fiscal vulnerabilities in the United Kingdom (UK) than in the Euro area. Strong foreign inflows into Euro area bonds and comparatively better debt dynamics support its view that Euro (EUR) should outperform British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD) and Japanese Yen (JPY).
Fri, Aug 21
Ripple Price Forecast: Capital inflows lift XRP’s outlook as bulls target $1.50
Ripple (XRP) edges higher on Friday to trade above $1.40 as bulls aim for a continuation of the rally above $1.50. The remittance token is up by more than 12% on the day and over 40% since Monday, reinforcing the bullish outlook.
Fri, Aug 21
Australian Dollar rallies above 0.7150 as the US Dollar bleeds amid bond buybacks
The Australian Dollar (AUD) accelerated its rally against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, hitting session highs above 0.7150 for the first time since early June and drawing closer to a three-month top, in the 0.7200 area.
Fri, Aug 21
Experts agree: Weak Dollar backs near-term upside in EUR/USD
The Euro (EUR) trades 0.21% higher at around 1.1710 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday, the highest level seen in over three months.
Fri, Aug 21
US Dollar: Yield management weighs on currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is weaker against all major currencies as longer-term US Treasury yields edge lower following buyback plans. Haddad argues expanded buybacks and fiscal messaging may cap long-end yields but at a credibility cost for the USD.
Fri, Aug 21
$4,600: Gold rallies to three-month high, eyes third weekly gain
Gold (XAU/USD) is heading for a third consecutive weekly gain on Friday, extending an impressive rally that has lifted the precious metal by around 13% so far this month. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades near $4,590 after briefly climbing above $4,600, its highest level since May 15.
Fri, Aug 21
US Dollar broadly consolidates as analysts cast doubts over long-term impact of US Treasury buyback
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is broadly consolidating near the 99.00 level as investors process the US Treasury's expanded long-end bond buyback and a modest rebound in Treasury yields.
Fri, Aug 21
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: The US Treasury saves BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains, trading above $77,000 on Friday after rallying over 20% and reaching its highest level since mid-May.
Fri, Aug 21
New Zealand Dollar climbs to highest since June as US Dollar weakens
NZD/USD extends its advance on Friday and trades around 0.5980 at the time of writing, up 0.62% on the day. The pair reached its highest level since early June and is heading for a solid weekly performance, mainly supported by persistent weakness in the US Dollar (USD).
Fri, Aug 21
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD testing three-month highs near $4,600 as the US Dollar dives
Gold (XAU/USD) extends gains on Friday, with bulls aiming for a retest of the $4,600 resistance area, the top of the last six months' trading range.
Fri, Aug 21
