Monthly Archives: May 2026
WTI nears $103 as drone attacks and Iran tensions revive supply shock fears
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:27 am, by josephine
WTI rose near $102.70 as drone attacks, US-Iran tensions, and expiring waivers heightened supply fears.
USD/JPY climbs past 159 as Middle East tensions and higher US yields lift dollar demand
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:25 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hits two-and-a-half-week high above 159 as dollar strengthens on tensions, oil surge, Fed bets.
Oil Jumps as Iran Strike Risk Returns

Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:16 am, by
CL-OIL rises as Hormuz risk, UAE drone strike and US-Iran deadlock lift supply and inflation fears.
Saudi gold prices flat as central bank demand underpins market amid subdued volatility
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:03 am, by josephine
Saudi gold prices held steady Monday: SAR 547.27/gram and SAR 6,383.12/tola, FXStreet reported.
EUR/JPY rebounds as ECB rate chatter lifts euro, while Japan GDP and BoJ policy guide yen
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:01 am, by josephine
EUR/JPY rebounds near 184.80 as ECB hints at possible hikes; Japan Q1 GDP awaited, key technical levels.
Philippine gold prices steady as investors weigh Fed uncertainty and central bank buying
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
Philippine gold prices were steady Monday; FXStreet data showed slight gains per tola, influenced by global factors.
UAE gold prices steady as Fed rate-cut bets and central bank buying underpin outlook
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:56 am, by josephine
UAE gold prices held steady Monday; gram at AED 536.35, tola AED 6,255.88, FXStreet data.
EUR/USD extends losing run as Fed tightening bets and geopolitical risks lift dollar
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:04 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slid to 1.1620 as Fed hike odds rose, safe-haven dollar demand grew, ECB seen hawkish.
Pakistan gold prices steady as central bank demand supports market amid higher-for-longer rate outlook
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:01 am, by josephine
Gold prices in Pakistan were steady Monday; gram at PKR 40,693.98 and tola at PKR 474,635.10.
BoE’s Breeden cites political uncertainty as rate moves paused and sterling volatility rises
Written on May 18, 2026 at 6:58 am, by josephine
Bank of England’s Breeden says political uncertainty hurts businesses, urges caution on interest rates, warns against hasty changes.