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Kapitales Research We are an Australian based equities research team focusing on ASX listed securities and are interested in the wider Australian & US financial markets.

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📉 CAC 40 Under Pressure as Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields Weigh on European EquitiesEuropean markets softened as geop...
04/06/2026

📉 CAC 40 Under Pressure as Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields Weigh on European Equities

European markets softened as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reignited inflation concerns, pushing energy prices and government bond yields higher.

📊 Market Snapshot
🔹 The CAC 40 declined 0.7% to around 8,150 points.
🔹 The broader Stoxx 600 fell 0.7%, while Germany's DAX dropped 1.2%.
🔹 Brent crude climbed to approximately US$97.7 per barrel, reflecting concerns over potential disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
🔹 Germany's 10-year government bond yield rose to 3.0%, while the 2-year yield increased to 2.65%.
🔹 Markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of additional ECB tightening as energy-driven inflation risks persist.

Technical Perspective
📍 Current Level: 8,150
📍 Immediate Support: 8,058
📍 Major Support: 7,743
📍 Key Resistance: 8,721
📍 RSI: 51.2

The CAC 40 remains above its 200-day moving average, indicating the longer-term trend remains constructive. However, the index continues to consolidate below recent highs as investors balance strong corporate fundamentals against rising geopolitical and inflationary risks.

With oil prices elevated and bond yields trending higher, sectors sensitive to financing costs could remain under pressure in the near term.

💡 The key question for investors: Will higher energy costs trigger another wave of inflation across Europe?

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🛢️ WTI Crude Holds Above US$94 Despite Profit-Taking as Geopolitical Risks Remain ElevatedOil prices paused after a stro...
04/06/2026

🛢️ WTI Crude Holds Above US$94 Despite Profit-Taking as Geopolitical Risks Remain Elevated

Oil prices paused after a strong rally, but the broader trend remains supported by tightening supply conditions and escalating geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.

📊 Key Market Highlights
🔹 WTI crude traded near US$95 per barrel, while Brent crude hovered around US$97 per barrel.
🔹 The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an 8 million barrel decline in crude inventories, significantly above market expectations of a 3 million barrel draw.
🔹 U.S. crude exports climbed to 5.9 million barrels per day, among the highest levels on record.
🔹 Markets continue to price in a geopolitical risk premium amid tensions involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel, and Lebanon.
🔹 The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical focus, handling roughly 20% of global oil trade.

Technical Perspective
📍 Current Price: US$94.81
📍 Immediate Support: US$90.12
📍 Major Resistance: US$99.51
📍 Higher Resistance: US$108.90
📍 RSI: 48.5

From a technical standpoint, WTI remains above its long-term trend structure, with prices consolidating between key support and resistance levels after a sharp surge earlier this year. A sustained move above US$99.50 could strengthen bullish momentum, while support near US$90 remains critical for maintaining the current structure.

With global inventories tightening and geopolitical uncertainty persisting, energy markets remain highly sensitive to both supply disruptions and diplomatic developments.

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⛏️ ASX Materials Index Pulls Back as Simandou Supply Growth Raises Iron Ore ConcernsAustralia’s mining sector faced rene...
04/06/2026

⛏️ ASX Materials Index Pulls Back as Simandou Supply Growth Raises Iron Ore Concerns

Australia’s mining sector faced renewed pressure after exports from Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project accelerated sharply, raising concerns about future supply dynamics and potential impacts on major Pilbara producers.

📊 Key Market Developments
🔹 ASX Materials Index fell 3.2%, retreating from the key resistance zone near 25,836 points.
🔹 BHP declined 2.8%, while Rio Tinto and Fortescue each lost around 3.5%.
🔹 Simandou shipments reached approximately 2.2 million tonnes in May, compared with the previous monthly record of 1.3 million tonnes in April.
🔹 Simandou is expected to eventually produce up to 120 million tonnes annually, potentially reshaping global iron ore trade flows.
🔹 China remains the primary destination for the project's exports as markets assess future steel demand.

Technical View
📍 Current Level: 25,051
📍 Key Resistance: 25,836
📍 Next Resistance: 26,545
📍 Immediate Support: 23,892
📍 RSI: 55.7

Despite the recent decline, the Materials Index remains above its major moving averages, suggesting the broader uptrend remains intact. However, repeated rejection near the 25,836 resistance zone indicates investors are reassessing valuation and supply risks as new global iron ore capacity enters the market.

The key question for investors: Will Simandou merely add supply, or will it begin displacing Australian exports in key markets?
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dorsaVi (ASX: DVL) is expanding its smart sensor strategy into the exoskeleton market, leveraging RRAM and neuromorphic ...
04/06/2026

dorsaVi (ASX: DVL) is expanding its smart sensor strategy into the exoskeleton market, leveraging RRAM and neuromorphic computing to enable faster decision-making, lower power consumption, and improved battery life.

The company is targeting the sensor-intelligence layer of next-generation wearable robotics, creating opportunities across healthcare, rehabilitation, defence, and industrial applications.

https://kapitales.com.au/news/latest/dorsavi-advances-smart-sensor-technology-for-exoskeleton-market

Austral Resources (ASX: AR1) is moving closer to restarting the Rocklands Copper Project, with refurbishment activities ...
04/06/2026

Austral Resources (ASX: AR1) is moving closer to restarting the Rocklands Copper Project, with refurbishment activities progressing on schedule and within budget.

Key developments include securing a 4.75MW SAG mill, confirming existing infrastructure can support 3Mtpa processing capacity, and advancing engineering and metallurgical programs. Meanwhile, mining at Flying Horse and Mt Clarke is providing oxide feed while exposing future sulphide ore for Rocklands.

The company’s dual-processing strategy positions it to process both oxide and sulphide copper from its wholly owned operations, supporting long-term production growth and feed security.

https://kapitales.com.au/news/latest/austral-resources-advances-rocklands-restart-with-key-milestones-achieved

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