ABN AMRO’s Group Economics highlights that the brief US government shutdown has delayed key labour and inflation data, with methodological changes set to distort January readings.
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) reports that the USD has pared back some gains, particularly against commodity-sensitive currencies. The report highlights a surge in AI capital expenditures, which is expected to drive commodities, especially precious and industrial metals.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.54 per troy ounce, down 0.14% from the $73.64 it cost on Thursday.