Economies

The US-Iran conflict has sparked a flight to safety, boosting gold and compounding structural demand from broader de-dollarisation and debasement trends

The pair rises as fiscal worries and growth risks from higher oil prices prevent the Yen from benefiting from risk aversion, while the greenback finds demand.

XAU/USD firms as US President Trump doubles down on tariffs and keeps pressure on Iran, sustaining safe haven demand.

USOIL gets closer to new 2026 highs as Washington-Tehran tensions linger, sustaining supply disruption risks, but fundamentals remain stacked against a prolonged recovery.

The pair slides as New Zealand’s central bank keeps interest rates at 2.25% and maintains an easy policy stance.

Deflation risks linger as CPI cooled in January, underscoring weak consumption, but efforts to spur demand and contain price competition are starting to make a dent.

Doubts have emerged over the precious metals rally after a steep sell-off driven by a dollar rebound, but long-term structural demand drivers continue to support further upside.

Australia’s central bank raised rates for the first time since late 2023 amid strengthening price pressures, sending the Aussie higher.

The pair reached new highs after firm Australian inflation, but erases gains as the greenbacks recovers, with rate decisions by the Fed and the RBA looming.

The pair drops as the Japanese central bank see strong wage growth for next year, bolstering the chances of tightening just a week after the Fed cut rates.

The pair finds support as the contraction of the UK economy bolters the case for a rate cut by the Bank of England, but persistent inflation can keep it in cautious mode.