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Metals and Major Currencies Retreat as Risk Sentiment Turns Cautious | 18th August, 2026

Metals and Major Currencies Retreat as Risk Sentiment Turns Cautious | 18th August, 2026

Metals and major currencies retreated as geopolitical uncertainty, higher energy prices and a recovering US Dollar encouraged cautious positioning. Gold slipped below $4,400 and Silver eased toward $65.50, while EUR and AUD lost momentum. CAD remained comparatively resilient as elevated crude prices provided support. Fed expectations and US-Iran developments remain key catalysts.
Moneta Markets | Před 6 dny
Risk appetite fades as both oil and yields surge

Risk appetite fades as both oil and yields surge

Oil prices rebound on stalled Oman-Iran talks and aggressive rhetoric; Bond yields surge, weighing on risk appetite; Muted dollar recovery; dollar/yen flirts with 160 again; Focus shifts to tomorrow’s CPI for the pound after mixed UK jobs data;
XM Group | Před 6 dny
Unresolved U.S.–Iran Rifts Keep Markets Cautious

Unresolved U.S.–Iran Rifts Keep Markets Cautious

Today’s focus: UK Unemployment Rate (Forecast 4.7%, Previous 4.9%). A lower‑than‑expected reading would support GBP. Eurozone August ZEW Economic Sentiment Index is expected to improve further, reflecting institutional investor confidence in the outlook. U.S. July Industrial Production (Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 0.3%) will test output resilience.
ATFX | Před 6 dny
Will the S&P 500 stay at the top?

Will the S&P 500 stay at the top?

The S&P 500 remains near its highs as strong earnings offset slowdown risks, with AI-led productivity gains, lower valuations, and key events shaping the outlook.
FxPro | Před 7 dny
The yen: has the trend finally been broken?

The yen: has the trend finally been broken?

Weak US economic data is weighing on the dollar and USDJPY, reducing the risk of intervention. The increasing likelihood of a BoJ rate hike is supporting the yen; gold is benefiting from economic fears.
FxPro | Před 7 dny
🥇📊📈Gold Rebuilds Momentum as $4,500 Comes Into Focus 💥

🥇📊📈Gold Rebuilds Momentum as $4,500 Comes Into Focus 💥

Gold is rebuilding momentum towards $4,450, supported by softer Fed expectations, persistent central-bank buying and the growing role of Asian market infrastructure. With prices back above $4,400 after a prolonged correction, a sustained break higher could strengthen the bullish structure and bring the $4,500 milestone firmly into focus.
Headway | Před 7 dny
Crypto: Bears remain in control

Crypto: Bears remain in control

The crypto market remains under pressure: Bitcoin is trading below key moving averages, bears are in control of the trend, and news is fuelling investor caution.
FxPro | Před 7 dny
Dollar slides on easing Fed hike bets, yen mixed after weak GDP

Dollar slides on easing Fed hike bets, yen mixed after weak GDP

Fed rate hike expectations suffer a further blow after poor US retail sales. Dollar takes a hit but gold has another go at $4,400 level. Yen also pressured as Japanese growth slows but rises against dollar. Oil steady amid stalled US-Iran talks, some minor flare-ups.
XM Group | Před 7 dny
GBP/USD: Sterling Tests 1.3564 as UK Data Take Control of the Breakout

GBP/USD: Sterling Tests 1.3564 as UK Data Take Control of the Breakout

The UK economy has shown resilient growth momentum, with Q2 GDP expanding and household consumption remaining firm. However, the labour market is beginning to soften, with elevated unemployment and moderating private-sector wage growth. This creates a key tension: growth is holding up, but disinflationary pressures are emerging.
Errante | Před 7 dny