Monthly Archives: May 2026
EUR/USD Dips as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar Demand Ahead of ECB, Fed Speakers

Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:17 pm, by davin
EUR/USD dips near 1.1635 as US-Iran uncertainty boosts dollar demand; volatility rises before key ECB/Fed commentary.
UK BRC shop price inflation tops forecasts, bolstering higher-for-longer Bank of England stance

Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:16 pm, by davin
May UK BRC Shop Price Index rose 1.2% versus 1.1%, signalling sticky inflation, delaying BoE cuts.
Trump hails progress in Iran talks as Hormuz reopening hopes send WTI down nearly 7%

Written on May 26, 2026 at 12:46 pm, by davin
Trump says US-Iran Hormuz deal progressing; WTI drops 6.75%, traders eye puts, energy shorts, VIX sells.
Gold steadies near $4,575 as dollar eases on US-Iran talks, PCE inflation in focus

Written on May 26, 2026 at 12:18 pm, by davin
Gold steadied near $4,575 as dollar softened; US-Iran talks and PCE inflation outlook drove sentiment.
AUD/USD rebounds as US dollar eases on US-Iran ceasefire extension; 20-day SMA caps gains

Written on May 26, 2026 at 12:17 pm, by davin
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7167 as dollar eases; consolidates under 0.7185 resistance, supported near 0.7098.
USD/JPY slips below 159 as intervention risk and geopolitical jitters temper dollar demand

Written on May 26, 2026 at 11:47 am, by davin
USD/JPY slips near 159 as intervention fears cap gains; traders watch 159–160 for breakout volatility.
Sterling Nears 1.3500 as US–Iran Deal Hopes Weaken Dollar, Lift Risk Appetite

Written on May 26, 2026 at 11:46 am, by davin
Sterling climbs near 1.3500 as US–Iran deal optimism weakens dollar; traders weigh options strategies, risk management.
Gold rallies as dollar slips and Iran Hormuz talks lift risk appetite, options hedges in focus

Written on May 26, 2026 at 11:18 am, by davin
Gold jumps to $4,570 as dollar weakens; Iran-Hormuz talks and Fed data spur options hedging.
Sterling advances as US-Iran talks temper dollar demand; markets eye Fed, BoE and PCE data

Written on May 26, 2026 at 11:17 am, by davin
Sterling climbs toward 1.3500 as US-Iran accord hopes weaken dollar; markets await Fed, BoE, PCE data.
US stocks ride ceasefire hopes and tech inflows as oil slips below $90 and volatility ebbs

Written on May 26, 2026 at 11:01 am, by davin
Stocks gained on Iran ceasefire hopes, falling oil, and heavy tech inflows, while volatility sank.