Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- The 43rd G7 summit begins today in Italy.
- United States: Fed’s Bullard is scheduled to speak at 6:45 GMT. First quarter flash GDP numbers will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with durable goods orders and followed by Michigan consumer sentiment report at 14:00 GMT.
- Italy: Consumer and business confidence reports for May will be published at 8:00 GMT.
