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“SO OK TRADING Global Market Analysis – July 2026: Base Metals Surge, Crude Oil Slumps, Dollar Strength Shakes the World Economy”

Last updated: 11 Jul 2026
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 “July Heatwave! Base Metals Surge – Crude Oil Slumps, Dollar Strength Pressures Global Markets”
Global Market Analysis by SO OK TRADING | 11 July 2026

 
In July 2026, global markets are experiencing exciting volatility. Precious metals are entering a “consolidation phase” under Fed interest rate pressure, while base metals are “surging” on strong demand from AI and clean energy industries. Meanwhile, crude oil faces heavy selling pressure due to oversupply, Middle East ceasefire agreements, OPEC+ production increases, and renewed U.S.–Iran tensions.

 
Precious Metals
Gold

Spot: $4,119 – $4,121
Forecast (July 2026): $3,365 – $4,236
Outlook: Pullback from highs, pressured by Fed tightening
Silver

Spot: $58.80 – $59.85
Forecast: $56 – $65
Outlook: Adjusting with gold, but solar and EV demand remain strong
Platinum

Spot: $1,618.90
Forecast: $1,550 – $1,700
Outlook: Volatile with gold, supported by automotive and hydrogen industries
Palladium

Spot: $1,231.85
Forecast: $1,150 – $1,300
Outlook: Narrow trading range, replaced by platinum, but technical buying emerges
Strategy: Buy on Dips

 
⚙️ Base Metals
Copper

Spot: $13,490
Forecast: $12,750 – $14,000
Outlook: Strong demand from AI and power infrastructure
Aluminum

Spot: $3,200
Forecast: $3,100 – $3,400
Outlook: China’s production cap, tight LME supply
Zinc

Spot: $3,626
Forecast: $3,400 – $3,700
Outlook: Oversupply, but zinc-air battery innovation supports demand
Tin

Spot: $53,647
Forecast: $50,000 – $55,000
Outlook: Slow recovery of supply from Myanmar and Indonesia keeps market tight
Nickel

Spot: $16,587
Forecast: $15,500 – $17,500
Outlook: EV battery demand continues to expand
Lead

Spot: $1,892
Forecast: $1,800 – $2,000
Outlook: Stable, no major volatility
Strategy: Focus on Copper & Aluminum, buy on dips

 
️ Crude Oil
Brent Crude

Spot: $75.18 – $76.00
Forecast: $70 – $79
Outlook: Temporary downtrend, waiting for new base formation
WTI Crude

Spot: $71.42 – $71.98
Forecast: $51.99 – $76.79
Outlook: High volatility, profit-taking pressure
Strategy: Short positions, or accumulate near $68 – $71 for rebound trades

 
Currencies & Forex
USD/THB: 33.26 – 33.46 → Forecast: 32.20 – 33.50
EUR/USD: 1.1411 – 1.1430 → Forecast: 1.1340 – 1.1500
USD/JPY: 161.66 – 162.15 → Forecast: 160.78 – 162.80
USD/CNY: 7.25 – 7.28 → Forecast: 7.20 – 7.30
 
Summary
Precious Metals: Consolidation phase, buy on dips
Base Metals: Driven by AI & clean energy, copper & aluminum opportunities
Crude Oil: Oversupply-driven downtrend, short-term rebound potential
Currencies: Dollar strength pressuring Asian markets
 
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