United States Monthly Budget Statement came in at $258B, above expectations ($255B) in April

May 12, 2025

Gold price plunges over $100 as US-China deal fuels USD rally

Gold prices tumbled over 3% on Monday, following improvements in risk appetite after weekend discussions between the US and China, which agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD trades at $3,225, having hit a daily high of $3,326.

USD/CAD extends gains on trade optimism, policy divergence, and upcoming US data

The US Dollar (USD) is trading higher against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) at the start of the week, supported by renewed risk appetite following a US–China trade agreement, diverging interest rate expectations, and anticipation of major US economic data.