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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Eyes mid-159.00s on intervention warnings; downside seems limited
The USD/JPY pair retreats sharply from the vicinity of mid-160.00s, or a fresh high since July 2024, touched during the Asian session on Monday, and for now, seems to have snapped a four-day winning streak.
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in Malaysia on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
WTI inches lower to near $99.00 despite broadening Middle East conflict
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges lower after three days of gains, trading around $98.90 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. However, crude oil prices may recover on supply concerns as expectations for a quick resolution to the Iran conflict continue to fade.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD could retest an initial support
GBP/USD inches higher after four days of losses, trading around 1.3270 during the Asian hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a persistent bearish bias, as the pair remains within the descending channel pattern.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Rebounds from levels near three-month lows, 1.3200
GBP/USD inches higher after four days of losses, trading around 1.3270 during the Asian hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a persistent bearish bias, as the pair remains within the descending channel pattern.
EUR/JPY falls to near 184.00 as BoJ Ueda’s comments lift Japanese Yen
EUR/JPY depreciates after registering small gains in the previous trading day, hovering around 184.00 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross weakens as the Japanese Yen (JPY) firms following remarks from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda.
Thai Baht: War-driven pressures challenge BOT stance – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng highlights that Thailand’s financial markets, particularly the Thai Baht (THB) and equities, are under pressure due to vulnerability to Middle East conflict-related commodity shocks.
Philippines: Extended pause view after BSP off-cycle move – UOB
UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, via Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting, notes that the central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept the RRP (Reverse Repurchase Rate) rate at 4.25% in an off-cycle meeting as supply-driven inflation and Middle East risks intensify.
Silver Price Analysis: Rebound capped below $70 with downside risks intact
Silver (XAG/USD) price turns positive on Friday after posting back-to-back bearish sessions, as heightened tensions in the Middle East decreased the white metal’s safe-haven appeal, prompting traders to turn to the US Dollar (USD).
CNY: PBoC seen resisting strong appreciation – Commerzbank
Commerzbank economists Dr. Henry Hao and Volkmar Baur say China’s industrial profits surged early in 2026, led by AI-related electronics, but this strength predates the recent energy shock.
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-65.5K to £-58.4K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-65.5K to £-58.4K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions: ¥-62.8K vs ¥-67.8K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions: ¥-62.8K vs ¥-67.8K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions climbed from previous $159.9K to $168.3K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions climbed from previous $159.9K to $168.3K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-113.1K to $-80.9K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-113.1K to $-80.9K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions rose from previous 218.7K to 233.6K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions rose from previous 218.7K to 233.6K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions declined to €9.3K from previous €21.1K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions declined to €9.3K from previous €21.1K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $69.1K to $70.9K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $69.1K to $70.9K
Indonesia: Inflation pressures from Oil and festivals – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Indonesia’s March CPI inflation to stay firm at 4% year-on-year, slightly below February’s 4.8%, but with a faster monthly pace. Analysts highlight the impact of higher energy prices and festive demand, as well as base effects.
Gold jumps above $4,500 as war fears revive haven buying spree
Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies over 3% on Friday as dip buyers emerge, amid the conflict entering its fifth week of hostilities, with no signs of de-escalation, and as inflation pressures rise. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,510 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,375.
India: Energy shock risks and policy playbook – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu analyses how the Iran conflict exposes India’s macro vulnerabilities through imported energy dependence and trade route risks. Kundu highlights broad spillovers from higher Oil and gas prices into the consumption basket and external balances.
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