Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rising Middle East optimism weakens the dollar, lifting silver over 4% and positioning it above $81
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Silver jumps over 4% above $81 as dollar weakens; momentum strengthens, $90 eyed; supports near $77.65.
DBS economists say China’s Q1 2026 growth hit 5.0%, exports and output strong, demand weak
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth hit 5.0%, driven by exports and industry; domestic demand stayed weak.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions fell to -115.8K, from -45.7K previously
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:56 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions plunged to -115.8K from -45.7K previously, signaling bearish shift.
US CFTC non-commercial oil net positions increased, reaching 206.5K after previously standing at 202.2K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial traders’ net oil positions rose to 206.5K, up 4.3K from 202.2K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial JPY net positions improved to -83.2K, up from -93.7K previous reading
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
Japan’s CFTC data shows JPY net shorts narrowed, with non-commercial positions improving to -83.2K from -93.7K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial yen net positions fell to -¥832K, worsening from the prior -¥93.7K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
CFTC data: yen non-commercial net position fell to ¥-832K from ¥-93.7K, deepening net shorts.
CFTC data shows Eurozone euro net non-commercial positions improved to €26K from €-7.5K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows eurozone euro futures shifting from net short to net long, with non-commercial positions rising.
UK CFTC GBP non-commercial net positions rose, improving from -56.4K to -54.7K contracts
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
UK CFTC data shows GBP non-commercial net positions improved to -54.7K from -56.4K, narrowing shorts by 1.7K.
US CFTC data shows gold non-commercial net positions increased to 162.5K, previously recorded at 156.3K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions climbed to 162.5k from 156.3k, up 6.2k.
Australia’s CFTC AUD non-commercial net positions declined, dropping from 70.8K previously to 65.1K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows Australian dollar non-commercial net positions dropped to 65.1k from 70.8k, down 5.7k.
