China: Exports anchor growth as Middle East risks rise – UOB

UOB economist Ho Woei Chen highlights that strong China exports and imports in early 2026 are supporting growth, with clear diversification away from the US toward ASEAN, EU and regional partners.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Hits multi-year high past 0.7100

The Australian Dollar (AUD) surges nearly 1% on Tuesday on speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might raise rates at its March meeting. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD pair trades at 0.7131, after reaching a three-year high at 0.7168.

The S&P500’s larger correction is underway, but it can still allow for new all-time highs

Before we get into the details, let’s look at a simple line chart. See Figure 1 below. Line charts are based on the closing price, which is the most important price of the day. All technical indicators, moving averages, and even many institutional orders rely on it.

Gold rebounds above $5,180 as Oil plunge pressures US Dollar

Gold price (XAU/USD) rallies on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) retreats after Oil prices edge lower, reflecting the Greenback's close correlation with crude. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $5,187, up more than 0.50%.

Asia FX: Energy shock risk lingers with Hormuz exposure – MUFG

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Michael Wan argues Asian currencies have been buffeted by Iran-related headlines as Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle East energy and Strait of Hormuz flows magnifies risk.

Gold Price Analysis: Pullback Accelerates Amid Fed Repricing, Retail Liquidation

Gold price analysis suggests the probability of further downside as the stronger dollar weighs on the precious metal. The new Fed Chair nomination has triggered a wave of deeper retracement in gold after a strong rally. Gold’s structural support remains intact as central banks still buy, while US-Iran tension also maintains a safe-haven demand. Gold...

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AUD/USD Forecast: RBA Decision vs Hawkish Fed Risks Cap Near-Term Upside

The AUD/USD forecast edges to the downside despite a hotter inflation print as the yields fell sharply, suggesting only a single RBA hike in the near term. Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair lifts the US dollar, as markets view the decision as less dovish. COT positioning suggests reduced AUD longs,...

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EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Bulls Fading from Multi-Year Top Ahead of ECB, NFP

The EUR/USD weekly forecast points to a corrective downside despite the pair ending the week with net gains, as the US dollar recovered slightly. Upbeat US PPI and the Fed’s hold in its recent meeting lent room to the falling dollar. The markets will closely watch the ECB rate decision and US employment data for...

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GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Firm USD Risks Break of 1.37, Eyes on BoE, NFP

The GBP/USD weekly forecast remains slightly subdued as the markets pared partial weekly gains amid dollar recovery and profit-taking. Fed’s data dependency and resilient UK economy continue to balance the GBP/USD. Market participants eye the US NFP and the BoE interest rate decision to gauge further directional bias. The GBP/USD price closed its second consecutive...

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Gold Outlook: Strong Selling Amid Firm Dollar Ahead of US PPI

The gold outlook remains slightly deteriorated after a 4% plunge in a single session amid profit-taking. The structural demand for gold stays intact, with institutional targets set at $6,200 by mid-2026. Gold’s path could be bumpy depending on US macroeconomic data releases. Gold has been experiencing increased volatility after breaking the $5,500 barrier. The metal...

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