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Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $-18.8K to $-14K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $-18.8K to $-14K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions fell from previous €132.7K to €111.7K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions fell from previous €132.7K to €111.7K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $244.8K vs previous $251.2K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $244.8K vs previous $251.2K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions increased to $-81.8K from previous $-122.1K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions increased to $-81.8K from previous $-122.1K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions: $-818K vs previous $-122.1K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions: $-818K vs previous $-122.1K
Gold rockets to $4,988 as USD crashes on Yen intervention rumors
Gold (XAU/USD) surges during the North American session on Friday, up by over 1% as the US Dollar (USD) gets smashed on intervention rumors to propel the Japanese Yen (JPY) in the FX markets, amid an improvement in risk appetite that pushed the yellow metal to fresh all-time highs at $4,988.
Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar slides to four-month low ahead of Fed’s decision
The US Dollar (USD) ended the week near a four-month low of around 97.80, maintaining a weak tone amid risk aversion in financial markets.
USD/JPY slumps to multi-week lows after suspected MoF 'rate check'
USD/JPY plunges over 300 pips on Friday amid a suspected Japan Ministry of Finance (MoF) 'rate check', as excessive Yen (JPY) weakness fuels intervention fears. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 156.18, down nearly 1.40% on the day, sliding to its lowest level since late December.
GBP/USD surges to 1.3600, hits four-month high as Dollar selling intensifies
The British Pound (GBP) continues to outperform the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with GBP/USD climbing to the 1.3600 handle as the Greenback remains under broad-based selling pressure. At the time of writing, the pair is up nearly 0.73% on the day, marking its highest level since September 18, 2025.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count meets expectations (411)
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count meets expectations (411)
Gold nears $5,000 amid safe-haven demand and a softer US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) regains ground on Friday, notching yet another record high after coming under brief pressure earlier in the day. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,980, rebounding from an intraday low near $4,899, and remains on track for a third consecutive weekly gain.
EUR/USD steadies near 1.1750 as mixed US data fail to lift the Greenback
The Euro (EUR) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as traders show a muted reaction to the latest US economic data. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is hovering near 1.1750 and remains on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks amid sustained weakness in the Greenback.
Silver hits all-time high above $100.00
Silver (XAG/USD) prices reached the $100.00 milestone on Friday, recording an all-time high of $100.39 before retreating towards the triple-digit figure. The grey metal is posting daily gains of over 4% after bouncing off daily lows of $96.04.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Jumps above 1.3540 as UK Retail Sales, PMIs surprise higher
GBP/USD surges during the North American session over 0.31% on stronger than expected Retail Sales and PMI data, even though the Greenback trimmed losses on an upbeat Consumer Sentiment report. The pair trades at 1.3542 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.3482. Read More...
GBP/USD jumps above 1.3540 as UK Retail Sales, PMIs surprise higher
GBP/USD surges during the North American session on Friday by over 0.31% on stronger-than-expected Retail Sales and PMI data, even though the US Dollar (USD) trimmed losses on an upbeat Consumer Sentiment report.
Colombia Retail Sales (YoY) below expectations (8.6%) in November: Actual (7.5%)
Colombia Retail Sales (YoY) below expectations (8.6%) in November: Actual (7.5%)
United States Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 56.4, above expectations (54) in January
United States Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 56.4, above expectations (54) in January
United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations below forecasts (4.2%) in January: Actual (4%)
United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations below forecasts (4.2%) in January: Actual (4%)
United States Michigan Consumer Expectations Index registered at 57 above expectations (55) in January
United States Michigan Consumer Expectations Index registered at 57 above expectations (55) in January
United States UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation Expectation below forecasts (3.4%) in January: Actual (3.3%)
United States UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation Expectation below forecasts (3.4%) in January: Actual (3.3%)
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