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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude choppy with specifics light. XAU at another ATH

Crude oil has experienced a choppy session, with WTI and Brent prices fluctuating in response to broader market dynamics rather than specific supply-demand factors.

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude choppy with specifics light. XAU at another ATH

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  • Crude on the backfoot but only marginally so. Spent the APAC session in a narrow range with complex-specific newsflow somewhat light as the market focus remains on Greenland and the tariffs stemming from it.
  • However, into the early European morning, the complex sold off to a USD 58.53/bbl and USD 63.38/bbl low for WTI and Brent, respectively. No complex-specific driver for this; instead, the move appears to be a function of the broader risk tone taking hold and hitting the space with relative USD strength at the time also factoring.
  • Since, the move has reversed and WTI and Brent are towards highs of USD 59.59/bbl and USD 64.27/bbl, firmer by c. USD 0.20/bbl at best. Again, no specific fundamental behind the reversal, but potentially a function of the USD weakness seen on Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks.
  • Spot gold at highs, printed another ATH of USD 4737/oz given the risk tone and despite the morning's significant yield strength.
  • Base peers in the red. 3M LME Copper down to USD 12.8k/T, within reach of Friday's USD 12.7k/T base and back towards opening levels from early-January.
  • Note, Shanghai's exchange is currently making announcements regarding margin requirements and price limits.
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The recent downturn is attributed to a stronger USD, but a reversal has occurred, possibly linked to comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent that weakened the dollar. Meanwhile, gold has reached an all-time high, driven by overall risk sentiment despite rising yields, reflecting strong safe-haven demand amid market uncertainty.

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