WTI slides toward $64.00 on oversupply worries and firmer Dollar, Iran tensions cap downside
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading near the $64.00 mark during early European hours on Friday. Prices retreat after reaching their highest level since late September, as rising oversupply concerns weigh on market sentiment. Global crude oil production outpaced consumption throughout 2025, resulting in notable inventory builds that continue to […]
Japanese Yen remains under pressure after weak Tokyo CPI; USD/JPY rises toward 154.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to trade on the back foot during Friday’s Asian session. Modest US Dollar (USD) buying, combined with lingering yen weakness, keeps the USD/JPY pair supported near the 154.00 level. Softer Tokyo inflation data has cooled expectations for an early interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). At the […]