United States Factory Orders (MoM) above expectations (0.5%) in March: Actual (1.5%)

May 4, 2026

Silver price declines on strong Dollar, higher yields amid Middle East risk

Silver (XAG/USD) starts the week on a negative note, trading around $73.50 at the time of writing, down 2.41% on Monday. The white metal is facing profit-taking amid a strengthening US Dollar (USD) and rising US Treasury yields.

GBP: Higher inflation keeps BoE on tightening path – BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas economists expect United Kingdom (UK) growth to slow to 0.7% in 2026 from 1.4% in 2025, with quarterly expansion dropping to about 0.1%.