XAG/USD remains range-bound with RSI and MACD signaling weak momentum

Silver (XAG/USD) remains range-bound on Friday as traders avoid aggressive positioning amid uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations. At the time of writing, the white metal trades near $76.00 and is likely to close the week on a flat note. In the latest developments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, “We cannot necessarily say that we have reached a point where an…

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US stocks push higher on hopes for a deal

The US stocks are pushing higher to start the final day of the week. Hopes for progress toward peace dominate early action but the news is fluid. Sec of State Rubio now says: On an Iran deal we are not there yet Says that there has been some progress, but would not exaggerate it. Looking at the US major…

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Buy dips against dollar in choppy range – OCBC

OCBC notes USDSGD is trading choppily in a subdued range, closely tracking moves in the USD, Oil and UST yields. The bank sees mild bullish momentum starting to fade and maintains a bias to sell rallies, with key support around 1.2720/60 and 1.2650/70 and resistance near 1.2840/50. The S$NEER remains comfortably above its model-implied mid. Singapore Dollar supported on…

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UMich May final consumer sentiment 44.8 vs 48.2 expected

Details: Conditions 45.8 vs 48.0 prelim Prior 47.8 Expectations 44.1 vs 48.5 prelim Prior 48.5 1-year inflation 4.8% vs 4.6% prelim (Prior was 4.5%) 5-year inflation 3.9% vs 3.4% prelim (Prior was 3.4%) UMich notes: “Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to boost gasoline prices. Sentiment is now…

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Neutral within tight onshore band – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/CNH to trade quietly between 6.7920 and 6.8060 intraday after recent moves failed to generate fresh momentum. On a 1–3 week horizon, the bank holds a neutral view, seeing current price action as part of a range between 6.7820 and 6.8220. Over 1–3 months, the rebound still…

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United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-143.8K to $-140.6K

Gold trades lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, although price action remains broadly confined within recent ranges, with downside attempts still finding support around the $4,500 region per troy ounce. Market volatility stays relatively subdued heading into the weekend, as traders await fresh developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict before taking stronger directional positions.

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Technology stocks rally while consumer giants falter: Navigating today’s market dynamics

📈 Technology Sector: A Notable Surge The technology sector has shown a remarkable upswing today. Semiconductors are leading the charge with AMD gaining a robust 4.25% and TXN climbing by 3.94%. INTC is also performing solidly, up by 2.73%. This surge indicates renewed investor confidence or market optimism towards tech stocks. However, NVDA is down 1.45%, suggesting mixed sentiment…

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Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions dipped from previous €40.2K to €33.5K

Gold trades lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, although price action remains broadly confined within recent ranges, with downside attempts still finding support around the $4,500 region per troy ounce. Market volatility stays relatively subdued heading into the weekend, as traders await fresh developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict before taking stronger directional positions.

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Bitcoin Market Brief: ETF Outflows Keep Pressure on BTC

If you trade BTC/USD, bitcoin CFDs, bitcoin futures, or bitcoin ETFs, here’s a deeper dive into what moved bitcoin this week and what to watch going into next week. Bitcoin opened the week on shaky footing and never quite found its balance. Buyers tried to steady the market, but each attempt to build momentum faded before it could turn…

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