A major contract whale adds $10 million to their 20x ETH short position, bringing the total position size close to $45 million

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,440.00 per ounce mark, now quoted at $4,439.82 per ounce, down 0.32% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now at $4,489.50 per ounce, down 0.89% on the day.

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1,810.00/oz level, now quoted at $1,809.55/oz, down 0.62% on the day; Nymex main platinum futures are now quoted at $1,825.1/oz, down 1.57% on the day.

Survey: Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates Steady for at Least a Year as Trade Uncertainties Limit Room for Interest Rate Hikes

Today, the central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan is reported at 6.7828, an increase of 17.00 points. The previous trading day was 6.7811. The onshore USD/CNY closed at 6.7349 yuan yesterday, while the offshore USD/CNH closed at 6.7311 yuan yesterday.