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. With higher Oil prices now squeezing downstream margins and … [Continue reading]
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-65.5K to £-58.4K
EUR/USD now faces further selling pressure, slipping back toward the 1.1500 neighbourhood, or four-day lows. In the meantime, the US Dollar continues to push harder, advancing to new multi-day highs amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East … [Continue reading]
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions: ¥-62.8K vs ¥-67.8K
EUR/USD now faces further selling pressure, slipping back toward the 1.1500 neighbourhood, or four-day lows. In the meantime, the US Dollar continues to push harder, advancing to new multi-day highs amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East … [Continue reading]
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions climbed from previous $159.9K to $168.3K
EUR/USD now faces further selling pressure, slipping back toward the 1.1500 neighbourhood, or four-day lows. In the meantime, the US Dollar continues to push harder, advancing to new multi-day highs amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East … [Continue reading]
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-113.1K to $-80.9K
EUR/USD now faces further selling pressure, slipping back toward the 1.1500 neighbourhood, or four-day lows. In the meantime, the US Dollar continues to push harder, advancing to new multi-day highs amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East … [Continue reading]
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions rose from previous 218.7K to 233.6K
EUR/USD now faces further selling pressure, slipping back toward the 1.1500 neighbourhood, or four-day lows. In the meantime, the US Dollar continues to push harder, advancing to new multi-day highs amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East … [Continue reading]
XRP extends decline amid muted ETF activity
Ripple (XRP) is trading in a largely bearish environment, extending its correction to $1.34, notably below its weekly open at $1.38. Sellers have remained in control since the failed attempt at $1.61, aligning with the March peak.The potential retest … [Continue reading]
Ireland Retail Sales (YoY) declined to 0.8% in February from previous 3%
Bitcoin trades below $69,000 after losing over 3% the previous day amid fears of an escalation in the US-Iran war, which is gripping global financial markets. Kite, Ethena, and Worldcoin are leading the losses, with double-digit corrections over … [Continue reading]
Asian stocks steady as market caution prevails on Middle East uncertainty
Asian equities trade sideways as uncertainty over the United States (US)–Iran peace talks limits risk appetite. At the time of writing, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is 0.03% higher to near 53,623, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is up 0.88 to 25,074, and the … [Continue reading]
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD consolidates above $68.00; 100-SMA breakdown remains in play
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to gain any meaningful traction on Friday and oscillates in a narrow trading band just above the $68.00 mark during the Asian session. Meanwhile, the technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for the white … [Continue reading]