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Gold: Central bank buying offsets ETF outflows – ING

ING’s commodities team reports that Gold demand was steady in 2Q 2026, with total demand flat year-on-year at 1,269 tonnes as strong central bank purchases balanced weaker ETF demand. They note net ETF outflows amid hig…

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Gold declines as firmer US Dollar, hawkish Fed outlook weigh

Gold (XAU/USD) edges lower on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) stabilizes following the previous day’s sharp sell-off, while hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations remain a key headwind for the non-yielding metal.

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British Pound: Limited support from BoE policy – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that the Bank of England kept rates unchanged and avoided signalling future hikes, despite a closer-than-expected 6–3 vote and Governor Bailey’s insistence that the BoE is not edging …

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Brent: Conflict risks keep prices elevated – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke and colleagues highlight that Brent remains volatile as Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions through key chokepoints constrain supply. They note that OPEC+ is expected to raise Septe…

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British Pound struggles to extend recovery against Japanese Yen

The British Pound (GBP) faces roadblocks in extending the early recovery against the Japanese Yen (JPY) above 216.33 during the European trading session on Friday. The cross rebounded strongly at THE open as profit-book…

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Why is Viridien stock surging today?

Viridian Therapeutics stock has fallen 37.8% year to date, yet the valuation checks still point to the shares looking expensive rather than like a clear bargain.

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Swiss Franc holds losses following weaker Real Retail Sales

USD/CHF gains ground after two days of losses, trading around 0.8070 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the Swiss Franc (CHF) remains subdued following the release of Swiss Real Retail Sales data,…

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Federal Reserve: Prolonged pause with hike risks – UOB

UOB strategists observe that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the Fed Funds Target Rate at 3.50%–3.75% for a fifth meeting, with a 9–3 split as three presidents sought a 25 bps hike. Their base case is an e…

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Japanese Yen weakens as Bank of Japan holds rates at 1%

USD/JPY rises after two days of losses, trading around 160.80 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair continues to appreciate as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to…

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Euro: Upside risks after sharp Dollar shift – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole writes that EUR/USD broke above 1.150 as broad Dollar weakness persisted, even as the Euro underperformed some G10 peers despite stronger Eurozone data. With Eurozone CPI in focus and a September …