Key U.S. Bond Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing

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In Short: Oil prices continue to rise, nearing their highest level since May, driven by geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-Iran standoff, while the U.S. bond rate hits a 20-year high.

Oil prices have surged, trading near $99.30-$99.35, up 1.30% for the day, and remain close to their highest level since May 21, according to FXStreet. The conflict between Houthis and Saudi Arabia, along with the U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, are fueling these concerns and supporting crude oil prices.

Geopolitical risks and the lack of a diplomatic solution to end the war are keeping the geopolitical risk premium in play, validating the positive outlook for crude oil prices. However, traders are waiting for the key FOMC decision on Wednesday, which will influence the Greenback and US Dollar-denominated commodities, including crude oil.

The near-term bias for crude oil remains bullish, as WTI holds above the 100-day Simple Moving Average at $85.39 and has reclaimed the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $98.57. The CPI figures and the Producer Price Index report show that annual producer inflation has accelerated to 5.4% in August, with markets now pricing an 85% probability of a 25-basis-point interest-rate hike at the September meeting.

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The black liquid currently trades near the $99.30-$99.35 region, up around 1.30% for the day, and remains within striking distance of the highest level since May 21, touched last Friday.
Adding to this, the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz backs the case for a further near-term appreciating move for crude oil prices.
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The precious metal fell nearly 2% on Thursday as surging Oil prices stoked inflation concerns and drove US Treasury yields to multi-year highs.

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