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United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions down to $-133.2K from previous $-100.5K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions down to $-133.2K from previous $-100.5K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous „120.4K to „72K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous „120.4K to „72K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: âŹ-52.3K vs previous âŹ-27K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: âŹ-52.3K vs previous âŹ-27K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions increased to 141.1K from previous 135.9K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions increased to 141.1K from previous 135.9K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions down to $-46.8K from previous $-38.9K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions down to $-46.8K from previous $-38.9K
Chinese Yuan: PBoC keeps yuan broadly stable â Societe Generale
Societe Generale describes a limited impact from President Xiâs US visit, with no new tariff cuts or AI dialogue mechanism agreed as the trade truce was only extended to January.
Fedâs Hammack says policy still isnât restrictive despite high inflation
Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack said on Friday the two sides of the Fed's dual mandate are not in conflict. She said that âhigh inflation complicates economic planning,â and that she doesnât see current policy as restraining the economy.
Singapore Dollar: Consolidation near lows against US Dollar â UOB
UOBâs Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD held steady around 1.2800 after Wednesdayâs surge, with the Singapore Dollar (SGD) supported by expectations of further MAS tightening.
ECBâs Vujcic warns energy shock could keep inflation hot
European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Boris Vujcic said on Friday that the ECB started a tightening cycle and sees a ârisk of higher for longer energy prices." He added that diesel prices will stay high for a long time, feeding into inflation.
Asian FX: Higher yields and Oil weigh â OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong report that Asian FX traded broadly softer as higher Oil prices and rising US Treasury yields hurt risk sentiment, with Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) underperforming and Philippine Peso (PHP), Indian Rupee (INR) and Thai Baht (THB) also weaker.
Fedâs Hammack warns inflation mindset is the biggest risk
The Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack said on Friday that âthe biggest risk with inflation is the formation of an inflationary mindsetâ, in a panel discussion hosted by the Cleveland Fed, with Vujcic, the Vice President of the European Central Bank (ECB), and Bank of Mexico's (B
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD lacks direction as RSI, ADX signal weak momentum
Silver (XAG/USD) holds firm on Friday, supported by a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD) after its strong weekly rally. At the time of writing, Silver trades around $64.30 but remains on track for a weekly loss.
Gold finds a pulse as WTI slump takes the edge off US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) price holds firm on Friday after two days of losses, as US bond yields remain high and inflationary concerns mount, increasing the likelihood of further tightening by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and other major central banks.