Gold slides as Iran deal doubts and hawkish Fed boost USD

Gold slides as Iran deal doubts and hawkish Fed boost USD

Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers following a modest Asian session uptick to the $4,246-$4,247 region on Thursday, stalling the previous day’s solid recovery move from its lowest level since November 2025. The US and Iran continue to send mixed and contradictory signals regarding a potential peace deal. This helps revive demand for the safe-haven US […]

WTI retreats to $ 85 amid renewed optimism over the end of the Middle East conflict

WTI retreats to $ 85 amid renewed optimism over the end of the Middle East conflict

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $85 early in the Asian session on Friday, its lowest since mid-April. The black gold fell alongside the US Dollar (USD) following a proclamation from United States (US) President Donald Trump announcing a settlement of war with Iran. He added it is subject to settling over the next few […]

Neutral tone within tight band against US Dollar – UOB

Neutral tone within tight band against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a neutral stance on USD/CNH, expecting intraday consolidation between 6.7760 and 6.7880 after recent directionless trading. On a 1–3 week horizon, the pair is seen holding a broader 6.7620–6.7980 range. Over 1–3 months, they anticipate USD/CNH will continue grinding lower, though it is […]

Gradual grind lower toward 0.6975 – UOB

Gradual grind lower toward 0.6975 – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann maintain a negative stance on AUD/USD after the pair closed below 0.7000, though downside momentum is still described as modest. Intraday, they look for further slippage but doubts a clean break of 0.6975. Over 1–3 weeks, price action is seen grinding toward 0.6975, with […]