Gold Price Stagnates Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Persistent Inflation Concerns, Oil Surges on Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threat

The price of Gold (XAU/USD) exhibited limited movement during Monday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around $4,670 per troy ounce after an initial gap down. This muted reaction for the traditional…

DBS Group Research Forecasts Robust 5.5% GDP Growth for Malaysia in 1Q26 Amidst Global AI Tailwinds and Contained Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR – DBS Group Research anticipates Malaysia’s advance Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to register a robust 5.5% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, a slight moderation from…

China’s Economy Shows Signs of Reflation as Producer Prices Turn Positive, Energy Costs Drive Inflationary Pressures

China’s economy is exhibiting early but significant signs of a shift away from persistent deflationary pressures, marked by a rebound in producer price inflation (PPI) to positive territory for the…

Philippines: Extended pause view after BSP off-cycle move – UOB | FXStreet

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has opted to maintain its benchmark Reverse Repurchase (RRP) Rate at 4.25% following an unscheduled, off-cycle meeting of…

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang Highlights Weakening Technical Backdrop for AUD/USD as Key Support Levels Are Tested

Singapore – The Australian Dollar (AUD) is facing a significant technical challenge against the U.S. Dollar (USD), with strategists at UOB pointing to a decisively weakening backdrop for the AUD/USD…

Asian Equities Navigate Geopolitical Headwinds Amidst US-Iran Uncertainty and Inflationary Pressures

Asian equities experienced a largely sideways trading session as persistent uncertainty surrounding potential peace talks between the United States and Iran significantly dampened global risk appetite. The delicate diplomatic dance,…

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran Advocates for Strategic Balance Sheet Reduction, Citing Enhanced Policy Flexibility and Market Stability

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran articulated a robust vision for the future of the central bank’s balance sheet on Thursday, asserting that a strategic reduction in its size would significantly…

MUFG Maintains Defensive Stance on Asia FX Amid Elevated US-Iran Tensions, High US Yields, and Soaring Oil Prices

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)’s Senior Currency Analyst, Lloyd Chan, has reiterated a defensive stance on Asian currencies, citing persistent external pressures stemming from the US-Iran conflict, rising US Treasury…

ECB Faces Growing Pressure for Rate Hike Amid Intensifying Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

Societe Generale analysts have underscored a notable shift in expectations regarding the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy, following the latest Reuters poll which indicates a rising number of economists…

Gold Extends Gains Above $4,600 Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Fed Expectations, and Central Bank Dynamics

Gold has successfully extended its recent gains, trading firmly above the $4,600 per ounce mark, signaling a robust rebound after enduring a challenging nine-day losing streak. This upward trajectory, as…