United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change came in at 33B, above expectations (31B) in July 31

Aug 6, 2026

Copper: Tight supply keeps prices elevated – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices trading above $14,000/t on the LME and near record levels on Comex, driven by metal diversion into the US ahead of potential tariff decisions.

Canadian Dollar: Gains hinge on 1.3970 against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is effectively flat versus the US Dollar (USD) but modestly outperforming other majors, trading close to their fair value estimate around 1.40.