Monthly Archives: May 2026
Dollar Index drifts towards 98 as US-Iran deal hopes curb oil fears, jobs data limits losses
Written on May 7, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
Dollar index nears 98; strong ADP limits losses as US-Iran deal hopes lift risk, pressure oil, boost gold.
Philippines inflation spike revives BSP tightening bets as Middle East supply risks loom over peso
Written on May 7, 2026 at 9:29 am, by davin
Philippines faces Middle East supply shocks, driving inflation and peso risks; BSP may hike despite weak growth.
Gold jumps towards $4,700 as dollar and yields retreat while Fed stays hawkish amid tensions

Written on May 7, 2026 at 9:28 am, by davin
Gold jumps 3% as dollar, yields fall; Iran-US talks ease oil, Fed holds rates, key levels.
DeFi Explained: Decentralised Exchanges, Wallets & How It Works
Written on May 7, 2026 at 9:00 am, by shunjie
DeFi explained: Master decentralised exchanges (DEX) & wallets. Learn how they work, swap tokens, provide liquidity & access finance without banks. | VT Markets
BNY iFlow Carry indicator dips as investors trim high-yield EM currencies amid rate-cut hints

Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:59 am, by davin
BNY’s iFlow Carry briefly turned negative as high-yield currencies sold broadly, sparking emerging-market carry profit-taking fears.
Dollar rebounds against yen as intervention fears linger, with oil risks and rate gaps in focus

Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:58 am, by davin
USD/JPY rebounded after suspected Japanese intervention, while dollar softened on US-Iran deal hopes; oil risks buoyed yen.
South Korea Inflation Hits 21-Month High, Fuel Caps Mute Pressure as BoK Turns More Hawkish

Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:28 am, by davin
South Korea April inflation hit 2.6%, highest in 21 months; food fell, energy surged; rates may rise.
Goolsbee flags Fed debate on productivity’s inflation impact as markets brace for volatility spike

Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:28 am, by davin
Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee says the Fed debates productivity effects on inflation, as expectations-driven spending could raise prices.
Trump’s China Visit Seen Extending Tariff Truce, Keeping Markets Range-Bound

Written on May 7, 2026 at 7:58 am, by davin
Trump’s China visit aims to steady ties, extend tariff truce, and pursue limited, practical trade concessions.
WTI slides as US-Iran talks ease Hormuz supply fears despite supportive US stock drawdown
Written on May 7, 2026 at 7:58 am, by davin
WTI slid to $92.30 as US-Iran diplomatic progress eased supply fears; Trump paused Strait operation.