Monthly Archives: May 2026
Geopolitical Leverage: Economy as a weapon
Written on May 2, 2026 at 4:30 am, by
Global power is no longer just about military might; its on resource control. As the UAE exits OPEC and supply chains restructure, the new era of economic weaponry tells us about the future of trade. | Opinion
US CFTC data showed gold non-commercial net positions falling from 164K to 159.6K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions slipped to 159,600 from 164,000, down 4,400 contracts.
Geopolitical developments in the US-Iran war weaken the Dollar, boosting EUR/USD towards week-highs near 1.1768
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:29 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed near 1.1768 as US-Iran tensions weakened the Dollar; mixed data kept ECB, Fed steady.
BNY’s Bob Savage says suspected intervention strengthened yen; officials target 155–158, eyeing crude to curb weakness
Written on May 1, 2026 at 7:59 pm, by josephine
Suspected Japanese intervention spent $34.5bn, strengthening yen; focus shifts to USD/JPY 155–158 amid further action fears.
Müller says the ECB is increasingly likely to require interest-rate rises to curb inflationary pressures across Europe
Written on May 1, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by josephine
ECB’s Madis Müller says rate hikes increasingly likely as high energy prices persist; EUR/USD ticks higher.
Agnico Eagle Mines posts March-quarter results: revenue reaches $4.1bn, while EPS rises to $3.40 year-on-year
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:02 am, by josephine
Agnico Eagle Q1 2026 revenue rose 66% to $4.1B; EPS $3.40 beat estimates on higher metal prices.
Following an earnings beat, Apple shares dipped slightly as executives cited iPhone sales constrained by advanced-chip shortages
Written on May 1, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
Apple beat forecasts; shares dipped after hours as chip shortages constrained iPhone sales; China strong; dividend, buyback.
Standard Chartered analysts warn Romania’s political turmoil may weaken fiscal consolidation efforts and postpone essential reforms
Written on May 1, 2026 at 2:24 am, by josephine
Romania’s coalition collapse fuels uncertainty, risking delayed EU reforms, weaker fiscal consolidation, and rising Eurosceptic political pressure.
When Trade Relief Meets an Energy Shock
Written on May 1, 2026 at 2:14 am, by
Tariff relief is offering some support to companies, but rising oil prices are creating new pressure. With trade policy and energy shocks colliding, a complex and uncertain market outlook ensues.| Opinion
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 01 ,2026
Written on May 1, 2026 at 1:46 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
