(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) The latest weekly client sentiment data from Capital reveals shifting retail positioning across global markets as traders take profits in major Asian indices and re-enter precious metals as they seek defensive exposure.


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Following recent price gains, retail traders on Capital have unwound long positions in the Nikkei as it makes a record high and entices longs into closing out, moving sentiment back toward neutral from a heavy 65% buy position last Monday. The Hang Seng also eased from extreme bullishness, dropping to 76% buy from 81% a week ago, while traders continued to reduce their long exposure in the ASX, falling to 80% from 86%. Commodities:

In contrast, traders are returning to precious metals. Gold remains in heavy buy territory at 68% and up from 67% the previous week, as longs continue to seek re-entry into the uptrend. Silver saw a more notable uptick, rising to 75% buy from 69%, while WTI crude stayed at an extreme buy level of 91%, underscoring persistent bullish sentiment in energy markets as longs look for a way out in need of a larger increase in price. FX:

In FX markets, traders appear more cautious and range-bound, waiting for clearer macro or policy signals to define direction. Currency sentiment showed mixed shifts. EUR/USD moved back to neutral from a majority buy (57%), while GBP/USD traders unwound longs to 57% from 64% as subdued price action encouraged range trading. Meanwhile, USD/JPY sentiment was bullish sitting at 73% long before the 2% gap higher at the start of this week following the LDP's pro-stimulus Takaichi selection shifted the bias to a slight sell 53%.

“We're seeing traders taking some profits after strong rallies in major equity indices like the Nikkei and Hang Seng, while interest is building again in precious metals,” said Monte Safieddine, Head of Market Research, MENA at Capital.

“This rotation into gold and silver highlights a typical defensive move by retail traders who are balancing risk after sharp equity gains. The data also reflects how dynamic retail sentiment can be, shifting quickly across asset classes as traders respond to macro cues and price action.”

About Capital

Capital is a high-growth fintech company empowering people to participate in financial markets through simple and innovative online trading platforms. Launched in 2016, its intuitive award-winning platform -available on web and app -enables investors to trade thousands of world-renowned markets. To help investors trade with confidence, the platform is fitted with robust risk management controls, transparent pricing and extensive educational content to support clients in their trading journeys.

Capital is one of the fastest-growing trading platforms in the sector with client trading volumes exceeding $1trillion. In 2024, the company was recognised as the fastest growing tech-enabled platform in the Middle East and Cyprus for the third-straight year by Deloitte Technology's Fast 50 programme.

Capital has a global network with offices located in leading business and financial centres including London, Dubai, Warsaw, Nassau, Sofia, Limassol, and Melbourne. Capital Com (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is Authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393. Capital Com Online Investments Ltd is a Company registered in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and authorised to carry out Securities Business by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas with licence number SIA-F245. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorised and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), under license number 20200000176.

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