Growth risks and steady rates – UOB

UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, led by Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting, notes Malaysia’s 1Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5.4% year-on-year, slightly above estimates but slower than 4Q25. Domestic demand and services remained key drivers, while external headwinds and the Middle East conflict are intensifying downside risks. UOB keeps its 2026 GDP […]
BlackRock weighs multibillion-dollar investment in SpaceX IPO, the Information reports

BlackRock weighs multibillion-dollar investment in SpaceX IPO, the Information reports Source link
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: 100-Day Average Defines Next Move – FXEmpire

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: 100-Day Average Defines Next Move FXEmpire Source link
Crashes below $77 as RSI shifts bearish

Silver (XAG/USD) price collapses by 7.90% on Friday as US Treasury yields skyrocket amid investor fears of a second round of inflation, fueling speculation that major central banks could raise interest rates in the near term. The XAG/USD pair trades at $76.88 after reaching a high of $83.87. XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical outlook In the […]
Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in the US

Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in the US Source link
Gold Price Short-term Outlook: XAU/USD Rebound Stalls at Resistance—Range Breakout in Focus – FOREX.com

Gold Price Short-term Outlook: XAU/USD Rebound Stalls at Resistance—Range Breakout in Focus FOREX.com Source link
Dollar strength caps RMB-led optimism – OCBC

OCBC’s strategist Christopher Wong says Asian FX remains constrained by a firm Dollar and higher US yields, despite some optimism around US–China talks. The Renminbi (RMB) is the main outperformer on lower USD/CNY fixes and policy-tolerated appreciation, but broader Asia FX stays soft. The bank characterizes the backdrop as measured, selective optimism rather than a […]
Citi: Broadening is a necessary condition for meaningful index upside from here
Citi: Broadening is a necessary condition for meaningful index upside from here Source link
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Range Compression Near Key Breakout Zone – FXEmpire

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Range Compression Near Key Breakout Zone FXEmpire Source link
Markets shift focus to PMIs and central bank events

The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbs above the 99.30 region, reaching fresh multi-week highs on Friday as stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may keep interest rates elevated for longer. April Retail Sales rose 0.5%, highlighting resilient consumer spending despite elevated borrowing costs, while hotter Consumer Price Index […]
