Monthly Archives: May 2026
Geopolitical Leverage: Economy as a weapon

Written on May 2, 2026 at 12:30 pm, by jessica
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
AUD/USD stays positive near 0.7200, edging up slightly, set for weekly gain, bearish cap persists
Written on May 2, 2026 at 10:54 am, by
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7200, bullish momentum persists; resistance at 0.7250; support at 0.7121; RBA, commodities drive.
Japan’s CFTC JPY non-commercial net positions fell to -102.1K yen, from -94.5K previously

Written on May 2, 2026 at 10:53 am, by
Japan’s CFTC data shows yen non-commercial net positions dropped to ¥-102.1K from ¥-94.5K, deepening shorts.
US CFTC data showed gold non-commercial net positions falling from 164K to 159.6K

Written on May 2, 2026 at 10:23 am, by
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions slipped to 159,600 from 164,000, down 4,400 contracts.
UK CFTC reports GBP non-commercial net positions fell from -£52K to -£60.6K, reflecting increased shorts

Written on May 2, 2026 at 10:23 am, by
CFTC data shows UK GBP non-commercial net positions widened to -60.6K from -52K, signaling increased sterling shorts.
US CFTC oil non-commercial net positions slipped to 191.9K, down from the prior 192.3K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
CFTC data shows U.S. oil net noncommercial positions edged down to 191.9K from 192.3K last week.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose to -101.4K from -110.1K

Written on May 2, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
CFTC data showed S&P 500 net non-commercial positions increased to -101.4K from -110.1K, still net short.
Australian CFTC data shows AUD non-commercial net positions rising from 64.8K to 71.9K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 9:24 am, by
AUD non-commercial net positions rose to 71.9k from 64.8k, an increase of 7.1k.
Eurozone CFTC data shows EUR non-commercial net positions falling to 35.7K from 41.3K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 9:23 am, by
CFTC data shows eurozone net non-commercial euro positions fell to 35.7k from 41.3k, signaling reduced speculative longs.
With tariff tensions returning, the US Dollar Index rises from two-week lows but remains weekly negative
Written on May 2, 2026 at 8:54 am, by
DXY rebounds to 98.21, yet weekly decline persists amid intervention, tensions, and tariff fears; technicals weak.