Monthly Archives: May 2026
Indonesia’s annual core inflation eased to 2.44%, down from 2.52% recorded in the previous month

Written on May 4, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by davin
Indonesia’s core inflation slowed to 2.44% year-on-year in April, down from 2.52% previously.
During the Asian session, gold dips on hawkish central banks, yet holds above $4,600 without strong selling

Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:54 pm, by davin
Gold holds above $4,600 as hawkish Fed, Middle East risks, stronger dollar weigh; traders await payrolls data.
Indonesia’s monthly inflation eased to 0.13% in April, down from 0.41% previously
Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by davin
Indonesia’s month-on-month inflation eased in April, slowing to 0.13% from 0.41% previously.
Yen Jumps as Intervention Risk Returns

Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:39 pm, by casandra
USD/JPY drops as Japan intervention risk, Hormuz tensions and RBA hike bets steer FX markets. | VT Markets
With Middle East tensions around Hormuz, the US Dollar Index hovers near 98.20 in Asian trade
Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:24 pm, by davin
DXY held near 98.20 as Hormuz tensions rose; markets awaited April jobs report, forecast 73K.
During Asian trading, XAG/USD stays positive near $75.40 after dropping below $75.50 as demand eases

Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by davin
Silver dips after gap-up, trades near $75.40 as US–Iran talks ease safe-haven demand, raising inflation fears.
Amid looming Iran tensions, NZD/USD rebounds above 0.5900, eyeing 0.5925 ahead of NZ-US jobs data

Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by davin
NZD/USD climbs above 0.5900; Middle East tensions boost USD, RBNZ cautious hopes support kiwi; key resistance 0.5925.
As oil prices fall, the commodity-linked Canadian dollar weakens, lifting USD/CAD near 1.3590 in Asia
Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by davin
USD/CAD climbed near 1.3590 as oil slid, while Strait of Hormuz tensions tempered safe-haven demand.
RBNZ member Prasanna Gai says pre-emptive tightening needs strong synchronisation and an active coordination mechanism, without bias

Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by davin
RBNZ’s Gai says pre-emptive tightening needs strong synchronisation and coordination; no automatic tightening bias; NZD/USD rises.
Sterling rises slightly to around 1.3580; Middle East tensions curb gains, awaiting Friday’s US jobs report

Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by davin
GBP/USD edges up near 1.3580; Middle East tensions and Friday’s US jobs report may cap gains.