Silver collapses over 30% as metals rout triggers historic washout

Silver (XAG/USD) sinks sharply more than 30% on Friday as the precious metals segment is being punished by the financial markets, with the grey metal falling more than $38 US Dollars at the time of writing. XAG/USD trades at $76.91, after reaching a daily high of $118.46.

Gold tanks below $5,000 as Warsh Fed pick, US inflation weigh

Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its losses on Friday, plunges nearly 10% to sink below $4,900 after US President Donald Trump revealed his pick for Fed Chair, while a hot inflation reading in the US justified the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision on Wednesday to keep rates steady.

USD/JPY jumps as US Dollar strengthens on hawkish signals, Warsh nomination

USD/JPY rebounds around 154.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.90% on the day, supported by a renewed recovery in the US Dollar (USD) after several weeks of weakness. The move comes as markets reassess the monetary policy outlook in the United States (US) and Japan.

TWD: Central bank to hold policy steady – DBS Bank

DBS Bank's Group Research expects Taiwan's central bank to maintain its policy rate at 2.00% throughout 2026. The report highlights that inflation is projected to remain below the central bank's comfort zone, with subdued price pressures reflecting stable economic conditions.

JPY: Weakness concerns amid intervention – BNY

The Japanese Yen remains under pressure, with concerns raised by local business leaders about its excessive weakness impacting profitability and wage growth.