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Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds from daily lows on Thursday as a pullback in the US Dollar (USD) and Treasury yields provides support, though the metal remains on the back foot as markets reassess global rate expectations following a wave of central bank decisions.

Gold (XAU/USD) retreats more than 4.5% on Thursday as US Treasury yields rise amid investor concerns about high energy prices, while a solid US jobs report prompted traders to price out a rate cut in 2026, with expectations of the first move in 2027.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended losses on Thursday, falling below 46,000 as a renewed spike in Crude Oil prices deepened concerns about stagflation in the US economy.

NZD/USD trades around 0.5840 on Thursday, up 0.73% on the day, rebounding after the previous day’s decline. The pair largely shrugs off disappointing GDP data from New Zealand, instead benefiting from a weaker US Dollar (USD).

BNP Paribas highlights that Central European economies are holding up well despite a shrinking population and working-age cohort. The bank notes continued support from EU funds, strong productivity gains relative to wages, and a highly educated workforce.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $97.20 per barrel on Thursday, down 1.68% on the day after reaching an intraday high of $100.15, as markets balance improving supply conditions against escalating geopolitical risks.

GBP/USD surges during the North American session on Thursday after the Bank of England (BoE) held rates unchanged, citing high inflationary pressures spurred by the Middle East war. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3356, up 0.76%.

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its decline on Thursday, slipping to over a one-month low as shifting near-term macroeconomic dynamics overshadow its traditional safe-haven appeal, despite heightened geopolitical tensions from the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.

USD/JPY fell to 158.40 on Thursday as investors assessed both nations' central bank decisions. On the one hand, there was the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold rates steady, with Chair Jerome Powell claiming that higher energy prices will push up overall inflation.

BNY’s Geoff Yu remains broadly constructive on South Africa and the Rand, citing structural improvements under the Government of National Unity and earlier terms-of-trade support from the 2026 commodity rally.