FxAnalysis

Silver struggled to hold above $42 on Friday, with traders eyeing $40 support as weak US jobs data and potential dollar strength weigh on momentum.

Nuclear energy experienced a significant stagnation following the nuclear reactor disaster of 2011 in Japan. Still, the push towards clean energy and the surge in power demand posed by data centers that power the AI hype have made nuclear energy attractive again.

Gold is an excellent portfolio hedge due to its low correlation with equities. It also offers protection against inflation, stability during uncertain times, and a psychological wealth effect. The inverse relationship to the US Dollar adds to its appeal as a diversification asset.

Weaker than expected US jobs data sent the major US stock market index the S&P 500 and the precious metal Gold higher to trade at new record highs.

The EUR/USD went into the weekend near the 1.17155 ratio, this after touching lows around the 1.16075 value on Wednesday.

WTI Crude Oil futures pricing fell below 62.000 USD on Friday, and when the commodity opens for trading on Monday large players will have to decide if now is the time to look for reversals higher.