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 … [Continue reading]
Intercontinental Exchange lifts Polymarket stake to $1.6 billion with latest investment
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has made a $600 million direct cash investment in blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, according to a statement on Friday.The investment moves ICE closer to … [Continue reading]
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). Nevertheless, … [Continue reading]
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. 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]