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The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, posted mild gains on Monday as the Taiwan Dollar surged over 5%. The move sparked a broader rally in Asian currencies amid speculation of FX conversions by exporters.

Silver's price advanced close to 1% on Monday, as the US Dollar (USD) remains pressured due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and appetite for the haven’s appeal of precious metals like Gold and the grey metal.

Gold (XAU/USD) prices jumped over 2%, or more than $70, on Monday as the Greenback was battered, although positive economic data from the United States (US) suggests the economy remains solid. XAU/USD trades at $3,309 after bouncing off daily lows of $3,237.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose another 100 points on Monday, extending the ongoing equity recovery even as investor sentiment continues to churn in the face of constantly changing trade policies from the US administration.

USD/CAD is treading water as investors weigh the geopolitical significance of Tuesday’s scheduled meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump, alongside a series of high-impact economic releases expected to shape monetary policy outlooks. 

United States 3-Year Note Auction increased to 3.824% from previous 3.784%

USD/TWD cratered into the 28.90 area on Monday, deepening its historic collapse after a 5.7% drop added to Friday’s 4.4% fall.

United States (US) Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke on Monday, touching on various topics surrounding the Trump administration's constantly evolving trade strategy.

The EUR/CAD pair ticked higher on Monday, trading around the 1.5600 area after the European session. While price action remained within the middle of the daily range, the pair showed signs of underlying strength, aligning with a broader bullish structure.

The EUR/USD pair edged higher on Monday, trading around the 1.1300 zone following the European session. Price action stayed confined within the mid-range of the day’s movement, reflecting a steady grind higher rather than an impulsive breakout.

The Pound Sterling advanced some 0.32% against the US Dollar on Monday, back above the 1.33 handle, as market participants digested data from the United States (US) portraying that business activity in the services sector is gathering some steam, yet fails to underpin the Greenback.

Silver price (XAG/USD) rallies to near $32.60 during North American trading hours on Monday. The white metal strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) slumps at the start of the week, with the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy meeting in focus.

The Mexican Peso (MXN) remains resilient against the US Dollar (USD) in Monday’s European session despite rising tensions over the weekend between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump regarding a rejected proposal to deploy American troops in Mexico.

Economic activity in the US service sector gathered momentum in April, with the ISM Services PMI advancing to 51.6 from 50.8 in March, coming in above analysts’ estimates of 50.6.

United States ISM Services PMI above expectations (50.6) in April: Actual (51.6)

United States ISM Services Employment Index: 49 (April) vs 46.2

United States ISM Services Prices Paid up to 65.1 in April from previous 60.9

United States ISM Services New Orders Index rose from previous 50.4 to 52.3 in April

United States S&P Global Composite PMI registered at 50.8, below expectations (51.2) in April

United States S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 50.6 below forecasts (51.2) in April