交易新闻

The Euro (EUR) extends losses against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Friday, with EUR/CHF sliding to its lowest level since 2015, when the Swiss National Bank (SNB) abruptly abandoned its minimum exchange-rate floor.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $59.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 1.60% on the day, after hitting a daily high at $60.47.

Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) above forecasts (0%) in September: Actual (0.6%)

Russia Foreign Trade up to $13.595B in September from previous $7.466B

Gold (XAU/USD) is heading lower on a choppy trading session on Friday, weighed by a firmer US Dollar amid the risk-averse sentiment.

The Copper price only briefly exceeded the $11,000 per ton mark, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.

The Silver price yesterday almost reached the record high of $54.5 per troy ounce recorded four weeks ago again, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

Gold (XAUUSD) edges lower on Friday as bulls struggle to hold early gains amid mixed market sentiment. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,133, easing after reaching over three-week highs of $4,245 on Thursday.

Further USD declines are not ruled out, but major support at 7.0885 is likely out of reach for now. In the longer run, USD remains negative, and the next level to watch is 7.0885, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

The Gold price fell slightly again yesterday, as it remained unclear when the US data releases that were missed due to the US government shutdown would be made up for, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.

There is a chance for US Dollar (USD) to rise above 155.00; a continued advance above this level is unlikely. In the longer run, the price action suggests USD is likely to trade with an upside bias; any gains may be capped near 155.55, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

China's crude Oil processing amounted to nearly 15 million barrels per day in October, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics this morning, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

The current price movements appear to be part of a range-trading phase between 0.5630 and 0.5680. In the longer run, no change in view; NZD is likely to trade in a range between 0.5605 and 0.5695, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

The IEA also published its regular monthly report, in which it maintains its forecast of a record supply surplus of more than 4 million barrels per day in the coming year.

Outlook is mixed; AUD could trade in a range between 0.6510 and 0.6560. In the longer run, for the time being, AUD is likely to trade in a 0.6490/0.6580 range, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $52.60 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.50% on the day. The precious metal regains traction as investors turn to safe-haven assets, while US economic data remains severely disrupted after the federal government’s reopening.

The International Energy Agency published its annual World Energy Outlook this week, with forecasts up to 2050, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

The Euro-Pound rally from Monday’s lows at 0.8770 has been capped nearly 100 pips higher, at 0.8865 on Friday, with the Euro struggling amid the risk-off sentiment, although downside attempts remain contained above Thursday’s low, at 0.8815, as dismal UK data and renewed fiscal concerns keep GBP bul

Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade between 1.3120 and 1.3200. In the longer run, there has been a tentative buildup in momentum, and GBP could test 1.3240, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

The AUD/USD pair gives up its early gains and declines 0.3% to near 0.6500 during the European trading session on Friday. The Aussie pair slumps as the US Dollar (USD) bounces back strongly.