Monthly Archives: May 2026
Silver pares gains as Hormuz tensions fuel volatility and hawkish rate outlook, while US–Iran talks lift floor

Written on May 8, 2026 at 9:28 am, by
Silver eases from $82 on Hormuz tensions; oil-led inflation fears cap gains, while talks and bullish signals persist.
Standard Chartered sees BSP staying hawkish, flags off-cycle 50bp hike as inflation tops 7%

Written on May 8, 2026 at 8:59 am, by
Standard Chartered expects BSP to stay hawkish as growth softens, with inflation driving policy and possible off-cycle hike.
Asian stocks surge on Iran ceasefire hopes before oil, dollar and US equities reverse course
Written on May 8, 2026 at 8:58 am, by
Asian markets surged on ceasefire hopes; oil dipped below $90, then rebounded as Iran-US tensions resurfaced.
EUR/USD slips as Hormuz jitters lift dollar; investors weigh Fed pivot against ECB caution
Written on May 8, 2026 at 8:28 am, by
EUR/USD fell to 1.1748 as Hormuz concerns boosted dollar, oil; Fed, ECB warned prolonged inflation risk.
Bank Indonesia Tightens Dollar Purchase Caps and Boosts Rupiah Support via Bonds and NDF Access
Written on May 8, 2026 at 8:28 am, by
Bank Indonesia tightens dollar purchase limits, buys bonds, and enables offshore NDF access to support rupiah.
Oil rebounds after ceasefire talk wobble as OPEC+ cuts and tight inventories underpin prices
Written on May 8, 2026 at 7:58 am, by
Oil seesawed as Iran ceasefire response reports surfaced; WTI below $90 then $93, Brent $95-$100.
Sterling Rises as US-Iran Deal Talk Pressures Dollar; Traders Weigh Fed-BoE Policy Divide

Written on May 8, 2026 at 7:58 am, by
GBP/USD climbed as US-Iran peace deal hopes pressured dollar; technicals favored upside toward 1.3700.
Daly sees steady inflation expectations as Fed holds rates and markets reprice easing bets

Written on May 8, 2026 at 7:28 am, by
Daly says inflation expectations stable, wage gains align with 2% goal; Fed holds rates, watches Iran conflict.
USD/SGD edges lower as US–Iran deal uncertainty and MAS hawkish stance cap rallies
Written on May 8, 2026 at 7:28 am, by
USD/SGD consolidates near 1.2680 as US–Iran deal uncertainty persists; mild downside bias with key Fibonacci levels.
New York Fed survey flags rising short-term inflation expectations as markets pivot towards rate cuts

Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:58 am, by
New York Fed survey: US households see 12-month inflation rising to 3.6%, longer-term expectations unchanged.