Gold sinks 2% as Iran war fuels fresh inflation shock

Gold sinks 2% as Iran war fuels fresh inflation shock

Gold price retreats by over 2.30% on Friday amid fears that prolonged hostilities between the US and Iran could trigger a second wave of inflation, forcing central banks to hike interest rates. The XAU/USD trades at $4,551 after bottoming at around $4,511. XAU/USD slides as yields surge and Fed cuts vanish US Treasury yields are […]

Growth risks and steady rates – UOB

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 […]

Crashes below $77 as RSI shifts bearish

Crashes below  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 […]

Dollar strength caps RMB-led optimism – OCBC

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 […]