Monthly Archives: May 2026
GBP/USD stays near 1.3545 in a 60-pip range, as US Dollar factors outweigh muted UK cues
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:58 am, by davin
GBP/USD held near 1.3545; direction hinges on US dollar, risk sentiment, oil, and Friday NFP.
UOB economists say Philippine inflation hit a 37-month high, prompting BSP hawkishness and higher 2026 forecasts
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:57 am, by davin
Philippine inflation hit 37-month high; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 7.5%, expects BSP hikes, warns 10%.
How to Trade the US Dollar Index
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:35 am, by edward
Key Takeaways: What Is the US Dollar Index? If you trade forex, indices, or commodities, the US Dollar Index is one of the most important charts to keep open. It tells you, at a glance, whether the world’s reserve currency is strengthening or weakening, and that single piece of information shapes nearly every other market Continue Reading
What Is DeFi? The Complete Guide to Decentralised Finance
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:30 am, by shunjie
DeFi — decentralised finance — is a blockchain-powered ecosystem that replicates lending, borrowing, and trading without banks or brokers. With a 2026 market size of $238.5 billion and projections pointing to $770 billion by 2031, DeFi is no longer a fringe experiment. This guide explains what DeFi is, how smart contracts and liquidity pools work, the key risks to watch, and how traders can access DeFi-linked digital assets — all in plain Canadian English.
OCBC strategists expect USD/SGD to rebound after a relief dip, amid two-way trading and escalation upside risk
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:28 am, by davin
OCBC expects USD/SGD rebound; geopolitics and oil risks may drive volatility, with resistance 1.2850, support 1.2720.
With the US Dollar broadly supported, NZD/USD hovers near 0.5890, recovering modestly but lacking momentum
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:27 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5890, capped by resistance as safe-haven Dollar strength persisted amid Middle East tensions.
Following the RBA hike, AUD/USD rises 0.25%, stabilising near 0.7185 after 0.7150 support held
Written on May 6, 2026 at 9:58 am, by davin
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7185 after RBA hike; traders await Australian, Chinese trade data and US payrolls.
US weekly API crude oil inventories fell 8.1 million barrels, exceeding forecasts for a 2.8 million drawdown
Written on May 6, 2026 at 9:58 am, by davin
US weekly API crude inventories fell 8.1 million barrels to May 1, beating forecasts for 2.8 million drop.
UOB economists say Indonesia’s 1Q26 GDP rose 5.61% annually, underpinned by spending, consumption, investment constraints
Written on May 6, 2026 at 9:28 am, by davin
Indonesia’s 1Q26 GDP rose 5.61%, beating forecasts, powered by spending; sustaining growth hinges on fiscal limits.
USD/CHF slips 0.12% in North America, encountering resistance near 0.7842–57 from 20/50/100-day SMAs
Written on May 6, 2026 at 9:27 am, by davin
USD/CHF slides to 0.7830, rejected at SMA resistance; bearish bias persists, with key support near 0.7800.
