The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, extends its rally on Friday, climbing to its highest level since April 8 as investors continue to favor the US Dollar (USD) amid hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and persistent geopolitical un
Gold price retreats by over 2.30% on Friday amid fears that prolonged hostilities between the US and Iran could trigger a second wave of inflation, forcing central banks to hike interest rates. The XAU/USD trades at $4,551 after bottoming at around $4,511.
DBS Group Research economist Samuel Tse assesses how recent US-China talks are shaping the outlook for Chinese growth and Chinese Yuan (CNY) rates. He highlights a more constructive bilateral tone, prospects for improved US market access, and potential easing of trade frictions.
UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, led by Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting, notes Malaysia’s 1Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5.4% year-on-year, slightly above estimates but slower than 4Q25.
Silver price collapses by 7.90% on Friday as US Treasury yields skyrocket amid investor fears of a second round of inflation, fueling speculation that major central banks could raise interest rates in the near term. The XAG/USD trades at $76.88 after reaching a high of $83.87.
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $78.7K to $85K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions climbed from previous €32.2K to €40.2K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-43.1K from previous £-63.9K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 178.8K to 169.9K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions climbed from previous $163.3K to $171.6K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous ¥-61.7K to ¥-75.1K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions declined to $-143.8K from previous $-103.9K
