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WTI trades below $80 amid delayed attack Oil prices saw sharp fluctuations on Monday, opening with a gap down. XTI/USD opened at 77.79, gap down from Friday's close of 85.17. Currently, the price is hovering around 78.77 on the FXOpen chart, showing a slight rebound following the initial drop. WTI prices fell sharply after news emerged that a planned US attack on Iran had been called off, reopening the possibility of negotiations. This reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had previously driven prices higher. OPEC+ agreed to increase production quotas by approximately 188,000 barrels per day starting in September. Although the impact is not yet immediate due to distribution disruptions in the Middle East, the market views this as a factor that could increase future supply. Conversely, the risk of oil supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz continues to support prices, suggesting that a sustained decline is unlikely if tensions escalate. Fluctuating US oil inventory data, occurring amidst the peak driving season in the Northern Hemisphere, is providing technical support at the nearest support level. Prospects for diplomatic stability and potential improvements in oil distribution flows in the Gulf region are easing concerns regarding a supply crisis. Monetary policy signals and a strengthening US Dollar Index (DXY) are triggering short-term selling pressure on USD-denominated commodities. Traders are focusing today on the latest news regarding the Middle East conflict, US dollar (DXY) movements, shifts in global sentiment, and oil demand expectations. Technically, WTI oil prices remain above the 200-day moving average. The projected fair price range for today is $75.00–$82.30. Immediate support is around 77.00, with the next target at 75.00. Immediate resistance is around 81.50, with the next target at 82.30. This forecast could be wrong.

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Date: 3rd August 2026. US-Japan Yen Intervention and Iran Talks Reshape Global Markets. Global markets began the week with major price movements across currencies, commodities, bonds, and stock indices as traders reacted to two significant developments: coordinated US-Japan intervention in the Japanese yen and renewed diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. The intervention triggered a sharp recovery in the yen and increased volatility in USD/JPY, while hopes of a US-Iran agreement sent oil prices sharply lower. Falling energy prices also eased inflation concerns, supporting government bonds, gold, and US equity futures. For CFD traders, these developments create both opportunities and risks across forex, commodities, and global indices. US and Japan Join Forces to Support the Yen Japan confirmed that it had intervened in the foreign exchange market in coordination with the US Treasury after the yen reached its weakest level against the dollar in approximately four decades. This marked the first coordinated US-Japan intervention of its kind in 15 years and demonstrated that both governments are increasingly concerned about disorderly movements in the currency market. Japan is estimated to have spent approximately $53 billion during one day of intervention, potentially making it the country’s largest single-day currency operation on record. The exact size of the US contribution has not been confirmed. Following the joint action, the yen strengthened sharply, and USD/JPY briefly fell towards 155.23, its lowest level since early May. The pair had previously approached the 164 region during July. Japanese and US officials have also warned that they are prepared to intervene again should excessive volatility return. Why Did the US Reportedly Use Euros to Buy Yen? One of the most unusual aspects of the intervention was the reported decision by the US Treasury to sell euros rather than US dollars to purchase yen. Historically, the US has normally intervened directly through the dollar. However, selling dollars to buy yen could have created the impression that Washington was deliberately attempting to weaken its own currency. Such a move could conflict with the US government’s long-standing support for a strong dollar and raise questions about whether the country was seeking a competitive advantage through exchange-rate manipulation. Using euros allowed the US to support the Japanese currency without creating the same immediate downward pressure on the dollar. The euro is the world’s second most traded currency and accounted for approximately 29% of global foreign exchange turnover in the latest Bank for International Settlements survey. It is therefore liquid enough to be used in a large-scale intervention. However, the strategy may still indirectly affect the dollar over time if the US Treasury later needs to rebalance its foreign exchange reserves. Yen Short Positions Could Accelerate the Move The intervention came at a particularly sensitive time for speculative positioning. Before the operation, asset managers and leveraged funds had built their largest net short positions against the yen since 2024. Hedge funds’ bearish exposure was also close to its highest level since 2007. This positioning increases the risk of a short squeeze. When traders who have sold the yen begin closing their positions, they must buy the currency back. A large-scale unwinding of bearish positions could therefore amplify the yen’s recovery and push USD/JPY lower. Some analysts believe USD/JPY could remain under pressure around the 155 area. A move towards 150 may also become possible if speculative positioning shifts from net short to net long yen exposure. Nevertheless, intervention alone may not be enough to create a permanent change in direction. Can the Yen Continue Strengthening? The coordinated action has changed the short-term risk of betting against the yen, but longer-term fundamentals remain challenging. Several factors continue to weigh on the Japanese currency: The interest rate gap between Japan and the United States remains wide. Concerns continue over Japan’s fiscal position and government spending plans. Global geopolitical uncertainty remains elevated. Investors are still assessing whether the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy further. The Bank of Japan recently kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1%, although Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that policymakers would avoid falling behind inflationary developments. Market expectations for a September rate increase have risen, with overnight swaps suggesting an estimated 46% probability of a move, compared with around 30% one week earlier. However, if intervention successfully stabilises the currency, the Bank of Japan may feel less pressure to raise rates immediately. For sustained yen appreciation, traders may need to see additional BOJ tightening, lower US Treasury yields, or greater confidence in Japan’s fiscal outlook. Bond Markets Are Another Reason for US Involvement The US decision to support Japan may not have been driven solely by foreign exchange concerns. Japan is the largest foreign holder of US government debt. To finance a large-scale yen intervention, Japanese authorities could theoretically sell part of their US Treasury holdings. Heavy Treasury sales could push US bond prices lower and yields higher at a time when markets are already concerned about inflation and government borrowing costs. The Federal Reserve has a facility that allows Japan to borrow dollars using its Treasury holdings as collateral. Japan can reportedly access up to $60 billion per day through this mechanism without directly selling its US bonds. This arrangement allows Japanese authorities to obtain liquidity while limiting the impact on Treasury yields. The intervention therefore serves two purposes: supporting the yen and reducing the risk that Japan’s actions create instability in the US bond market. Iran Talks Send Oil Prices Sharply Lower Currency intervention was not the only major market driver. US President Donald Trump announced that fresh negotiations with Iran would begin after cancelling a planned military attack. The decision followed requests from regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, to prioritise diplomacy. The discussions are expected to focus partly on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. The conflict and the disruption to shipping through the strait had created concerns about global oil supplies and pushed energy prices higher. Following the announcement, Brent crude for October delivery fell as much as 7.3% to approximately $81.55 per barrel. The decline came after oil prices had risen by more than 20% during July. For oil CFD traders, the next significant catalyst will be whether negotiations produce a concrete agreement to reopen the shipping route. A successful deal could place further downward pressure on crude prices, while a breakdown in talks could quickly restore the geopolitical risk premium. Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns The sharp fall in oil prices had an immediate impact beyond the energy market. Higher fuel and transportation costs can contribute to broader inflation, potentially forcing central banks to maintain higher interest rates. A sustained decline in crude prices could therefore reduce some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further. US Treasuries moved higher following the oil decline, with the 10-year yield falling by around four basis points to approximately 4.69%. The move came after the benchmark yield reached its highest level since January 2025 during the previous week. Lower yields can support assets such as technology stocks and gold because they reduce borrowing costs and lower the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. Gold Rises Despite Reduced Geopolitical Risk Gold advanced towards the $4,070 region as traders assessed the potential impact of lower oil prices on inflation and US monetary policy. Normally, easing geopolitical tensions can reduce demand for traditional safe-haven assets. However, the decline in energy prices also reduced expectations that persistent inflation would force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively. This created a more supportive interest rate environment for bullion. Gold remains more than 20% below the levels recorded before the US-Iran conflict began, as rising energy prices and higher bond yields had previously weighed on the precious metal. The next direction for gold is likely to depend on three main factors: The outcome of the US-Iran negotiations. Changes in Treasury yields. Expectations for the Federal Reserve’s September decision. If diplomacy succeeds and yields continue falling, gold could receive support from a less restrictive interest rate outlook. However, a breakdown in talks could produce a more complicated reaction, potentially increasing safe-haven demand while also reviving inflation concerns. Stock Markets React to Lower Oil and AI Volatility US and European equity futures moved higher as falling oil prices improved market sentiment. NASDAQ 100 futures and European stock futures advanced by approximately 0.8%, supported by lower inflation concerns and declining bond yields. Technology stocks are particularly sensitive to interest rate expectations because their valuations often depend heavily on future earnings. Lower yields generally increase the present value of those expected earnings. Asian stock markets produced a more mixed performance. South Korea’s KOSPI Index fell by more than 5%, reversing part of the previous session’s record 18% rally. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined by approximately 8%, contributing to a broader fall in regional semiconductor stocks. The Nikkei 225 also moved lower as the stronger yen created pressure for Japanese exporters. A stronger domestic currency can reduce the value of overseas earnings when converted back into yen and make Japanese products more expensive internationally. Meanwhile, Chinese technology shares received some support from renewed enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence developments. What Should Traders Watch Next? The immediate market outlook will depend on several interconnected developments. In forex markets, traders will closely monitor whether USD/JPY can remain above the 155 area and whether authorities conduct another round of intervention. Sudden price movements remain possible because officials have clearly indicated that they are willing to act again. EUR/JPY may also experience increased volatility because the US reportedly used euros during the intervention. EUR/USD could become relevant if reserve rebalancing creates additional euro or dollar flows. In commodities, the focus will remain on the US-Iran negotiations and any announcement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets may remain highly sensitive to headlines, with failed talks potentially reversing the latest decline. Gold traders should monitor the relationship between crude prices, inflation expectations, and Treasury yields. Lower yields may support bullion even if geopolitical tensions ease. For equity traders, falling energy costs could provide relief for consumer and technology sectors. However, the stronger yen may continue to weigh on Japanese exporters, while volatility in semiconductor stocks remains a major risk for the NASDAQ and Asian indices. Key Market Takeaways The US and Japan have demonstrated that they are prepared to take significant action to prevent excessive yen weakness. The intervention may trigger further short covering and keep USD/JPY volatile, but sustained yen strength will probably require support from monetary policy and economic fundamentals. At the same time, renewed US-Iran diplomacy has reduced immediate concerns about oil supplies, sending crude prices sharply lower and easing inflation fears. These developments have created a cross-asset reaction: the yen strengthened, oil declined, government bonds rose, gold advanced, and US equity futures moved higher. For CFD traders, the market remains highly headline-driven. Currency intervention and geopolitical negotiations can trigger sudden price gaps, rapid reversals, and increased spreads. Careful risk management remains essential while markets assess whether these developments represent lasting changes or only temporary relief. Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business. Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report. Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar. Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding of how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE! Click HERE to READ more Market news. 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