United Kingdom GfK Consumer Confidence came in at -25 below forecasts (-24) in April

Apr 24, 2026

USD/PHP: BSP hike overshadowed by Oil shock – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports that USD/PHP is trading just below its record high as higher crude Oil prices overshadow a hawkish Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) move.

Gold drops below $4,700 on stronger US Dollar, Middle East tensions

Gold price (XAU/USD) falls to around $4,690 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal attracts some sellers amid a stronger US Dollar (USD) and elevated oil prices that stoked inflation worries.