Perspectives

As we move into Q2 2026, metals markets are moving away from conflict‑led shocks and toward a more fragmented, metal‑by‑metal setup. With much of the geopolitical premium already absorbed, price action has become more selective and range‑bound, exposing thin liquidity and elevating the importance of local supply conditions. Copper still anchors sentiment across the complex, but price behaviour is increasingly differentiated as markets separate genuinely tight metals from those facing surplus constraints and precious metals capped by rates and dollar dynamics.

This report provides a concise morning update with fundamental and technical analysis and commentary for USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY currency pairs.

Technical analysis for the key sugar, cocoa and coffee contracts.

The lira has been on a relentless downward path in 2025, shedding almost 15% since the start of the year. With US rates still dominating global flows, can Turkey’s improving fundamentals and easing inflation narrative stabilise USDTRY in the months ahead?

A larger Brazilian crop is coming, but the market is not about to be flooded overnight. Our H2 2026 outlook explains why nearby supply remains constrained, what it will take for the balance to ease, and which risks still matter most.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the EV market, with a particular focus being on supply chain analysis through mining, battery cell production, and sales of EVs. Additionally, we examine the implications of EV-specific tariffs, assessing their impact on cross-border trade, manufacturing costs, and company competitiveness.