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Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions up to €990K from previous €91.8K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions up to €990K from previous €91.8K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-163.9K to $-1474K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-163.9K to $-1474K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions fell from previous $-71.6K to $-759K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions fell from previous $-71.6K to $-759K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions up to 692K from previous 74.9K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions up to 692K from previous 74.9K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to ¥312K from previous ¥51.3K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to ¥312K from previous ¥51.3K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $2103K vs $202.3K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $2103K vs $202.3K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions dipped from previous £-55K to £-793K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions dipped from previous £-55K to £-793K
Trump eyes Warsh and Hassett as top contenders to replace Powell in 2026 - WSJ
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the US President Donald Trump revealed that he is leaning on former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and also on the National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Federal Reserve since May 2026.
Silver Price Analysis: Drops after hitting all-time high, retracement risk looms
Silver prices plunges after hitting an all-time high (ATH) of $64.65 losses 2.75% as investors book profits ahead of the weekend, as Federal Reserve officials remain divided about future monetary policy meetings. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $61.84.
Gold remains bid as lack of Fed clarity and geopolitical frictions persist
Gold (XAU/USD) advances modestly on Friday as traders seem to book profits ahead of the weekend, yet clings to gains of over 0.51% after reaching a seven-week high of $4,353. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,302 as traders digest comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
Dow Jones Industrial Average retreats from record highs but poised for weekly gain
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from record intraday highs on Friday alongside its major index peers as investors continued rotating out of technology and into value-oriented sectors. The Dow briefly hit a new intraday record before pulling back 0.30%.
AUD/USD steadies as focus shifts to PMIs, US Nonfarm Payrolls and CPI
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as traders look past this week’s Reserve Bank of Australia and Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy announcements and reassess the near-term interest-rate outlook.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 414 from previous 413
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 414 from previous 413
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD drops as UK GDP shrinks for second straight month
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Friday following the release of the United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for October. The GDP report showed that the economic growth contracted again by 0.1%, missing expectations of a 0.1% expansion.
EUR/USD stable near 1.1740 as Fed officials suggest a pause in easing
EUR/USD holds firm at around 1.1741 on Friday, virtually unchanged, amid a parade of Federal Reserve (Fed) officials crossing the wires, following last Wednesday's 25 basis points rate cut.
GBP faces headwinds despite budget relief – Rabobank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains under pressure heading into 2026 amid flat UK growth and the Bank of England’s ongoing easing cycle.
Copper hits record near $12,000 – Commerzbank
Copper prices surged to nearly $12,000 per ton following the Fed’s rate cut, up 36% year-to-date amid concerns that supply may lag rising demand.
Silver hits record high at $64.3 – Commerzbank
The price of Silver is currently skyrocketing. Yesterday, the price reached a new record high of $64.3 per ounce, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
JPY softens ahead of BoJ policy decision – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is slightly weaker versus the US Dollar (USD), underperforming most G10 currencies, as markets await next week’s BoJ meeting where a 25bps rate hike is widely expected.
WTI Price Forecast: Bearish technical setup keeps WTI capped below $60.00
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil remains under pressure on Friday, with prices struggling to find traction as persistent oversupply concerns continue to dominate market sentiment.
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