Economic Trade Snapshot No. 04: currencies and commodities
HIG’s weekly review of exchange rates and commodity prices for the week ending 2 October 2026. Original English PDF, 6 pages.
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A weekly view of trade conditions
Economic Trade Snapshot No. 04 reviews exchange-rate and commodity-price movements for the week ending 2 October 2026. Published by Horus Investment Group, it examines how these changes affect trade flows, import costs and commodity-exporting economies, with particular attention to CEMAC.
What this edition covers
- The pound sterling, UAE dirham, Chinese yuan and US dollar against the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
- Energy and metals: Brent crude, Henry Hub natural gas, aluminium and gold.
- Agricultural and other commodities: coffee, cocoa, cotton, natural rubber, palm oil, rice, timber and wheat.
- The implications of currency movements and commodity prices for importers and exporters.
Methodology and reference period
The publication uses weekly Friday closing prices, comparing each observation with the previous weekly close. It cites Trading Economics and Investing.com. These figures describe the period covered by this edition, rather than live market prices.
Read the original publication
The 6-page English PDF is available below for online reading or download. It contains the charts, market commentary and methodology accompanying this edition.
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