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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD wobbles near $79, investors await US-Iran second round talks
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades calmly near $78.70 during the European trading session on Friday. The white metal is broadly sideways as investors await the announcement of a timeline for another round of talks between the United States (US) and Iran.
Canadian Dollar strengthens ahead of Canadian CPI inflation release
The USD/CAD pair extends its downside to around 1.3685 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reduce safe-haven demand for the US Dollar (USD).
AUD/USD: Pullback within broader upside risk – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD has retreated from a spike to 0.7197, with intraday action expected to stay in a 0.7130–0.7180 band.
EUR/USD holds above 1.1770, awaiting the outcome of US-Iran peace talks
The Euro (EUR) remains practically flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, trading at 1.1782 at the time of writing.
Compared to estimates, Netflix (NFLX) Q1 earnings: A look at key metrics
Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) reported $12.25 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.2%. EPS of $1.23 for the same period compares to $0.66 a year ago.
Oil: Conflict risks and Strait disruption – Rabobank
Rabobank strategist Molly Schwartz highlights that European Union (EU) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) officials see a potential US–Iran deal taking up to six months, which pushed Crude Oil futures back to around $98/bbl.
Gold sticks to negative bias below $4,800 amid modest USD uptick; downside seems cushioned
Gold (XAU/USD) continues with its struggle to attract any meaningful buyers and remains on the defensive below the $4,800 mark heading into the European session on Friday.
WTI holds losses near $89.50 ahead of potential US-Iran further talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price pares its recent gains from the previous day, trading around $89.60 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday.
EUR/USD: Downtrend resumes with stable forecasts – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that EUR/USD has retraced its war-linked decline and now trades around 1.18. They have revised their 1M and 3M EUR/USD forecasts to 1.18, expecting the pair to stay near current levels in the short term.
USD: Rate expectations and crisis hedging support – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister highlights that the US Dollar (USD) was a key short‑term beneficiary of the Middle East conflict, even if much of that strength has since reversed.
Pound Sterling softens as focus shifts to possible US–Iran negotiations
The GBP/USD pair trades with mild losses near 1.3520 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The Cable softens against the US Dollar (USD) despite the stronger-than-expected UK economic data.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Fresh rally expected above 0.7200
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades higher against its major currency peers, is up 0.1% around 0.7170 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Friday.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD stays pressured amid BoE hike bets and optimisms
GBP/USD loses ground for the third successive day, trading around 1.3520 during the Asian hours on Friday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains under pressure as traders pare back expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) rate hike, amid increasing optimism that tensions in the Middle East may be easing.
Asian stocks fall due to US–Iran ceasefire doubts, profit-taking
Asian equities decline on Friday as investor sentiment turned cautious regarding the prospects of a lasting US–Iran ceasefire agreement. Additionally, traders engaged in profit-taking after a strong rally fueled by increasing optimism about a potential resolution to the US–Iran conflict.
IEA Chief Birol warns of higher energy prices if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Chief Fatih Birol said on Friday that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, we must prepare for significantly higher energy prices. Birol added that release of more emergency oil reserves is under consideration
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Climbs to mid-159.00s; remains confined in a familiar range
The USD/JPY pair is seen building on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 158.25 region, or over a one-week low, and gaining some follow-through positive traction on Friday. This marks the third straight day of a move up and lifts spot prices to mid-159.00s during the Asian session.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
AUD/JPY gains traction above 114.00 as RBA hike bets grow
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory for the fifth consecutive day around 114.30 during the early European session on Friday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on a hawkish stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Philippines Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Philippines on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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