Monthly Archives: April 2026
US CFTC shows gold non-commercial net positions at 164K, rising from 162.5K previously
Written on April 25, 2026 at 10:20 am, by davin
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions rose to 164K from 162.5K in latest report.
US CFTC S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose, narrowing losses from -115.8K to -110.1K
Written on April 25, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions increased to -110.1K from -115.8K previously.
Australian CFTC data shows AUD non-commercial net positions at 64.8K, slightly below the prior 65.1K
Written on April 25, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
Australia’s CFTC AUD non-commercial net positions dipped to 64.8K, down 0.3K from 65.1K.
Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman expects the BoE MPC to keep Bank Rate at 3.75%, staying vigilant in April
Written on April 25, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
Rabobank expects Bank Rate held at 3.75% in April, citing stabilised markets, weak demand, lower energy prices.
Approaching weekend, the US dollar index softens near 98.50, slipping as traders anticipate central bank meetings
Written on April 25, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
Dollar eases as yields retreat; markets await major central-bank meetings, while oil stays firm and gold rises.
Optimism over renewed Iran–US talks lifts gold above $4,700, with XAU/USD trading near $4,726 up 0.47%
Written on April 25, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
Gold climbed above $4,700 after Iran–US talks headlines, while dollar, yields, oil slipped; weekly loss.
Renewed hopes for US–Iran talks weaken the US Dollar, boosting the New Zealand Dollar against it
Written on April 25, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
NZD/USD climbed near 0.5880 as USD eased; geopolitics, oil risks, and diverging RBNZ-Fed expectations.
Commerzbank’s chief economist says the Ifo index drop shows energy prices are hurting German growth
Written on April 25, 2026 at 8:21 am, by davin
Commerzbank warns energy shock, trade pressures and weak reforms cut Germany outlook; prolonged Hormuz shutdown raises recession risk.
Standard Chartered economists say tariff revenue, though reduced after IEEPA ruling, remains far above pre-Liberation Day levels
Written on April 25, 2026 at 7:51 am, by davin
Supreme Court IEEPA tariff ruling cut US receipts, yet revenues remain far above pre-Liberation Day levels.
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count has fallen from 410 to 407, marking reduced drilling activity
Written on April 25, 2026 at 7:50 am, by davin
Baker Hughes said the US oil rig count fell to 407 from 410, down three rigs.
