Monthly Archives: May 2026
GBP/JPY Slides Below 212 as UK Political Strains Weigh on Sterling, Yen Finds Support

Written on May 15, 2026 at 3:50 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY slid below 212.00 as UK political turmoil hit sterling, while geopolitical risks supported yen demand.
Trump hails ‘fantastic’ Xi trade deals as fresh tariffs unsettle markets and pressure Australian dollar
Written on May 15, 2026 at 3:49 pm, by davin
Trump touts “fantastic” Xi trade deals; says Iran talks progress, markets watch trade tensions, AUD slips.
USD/CHF Extends Five-Day Rise as Firm US Sales and Fed Shift Contrast with Swiss Deflation
Written on May 15, 2026 at 3:20 pm, by davin
USD/CHF rises fifth day near 0.7850 as firmer dollar, Fed shift, Swiss deflation pressure Franc.
China urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz as WTI holds near $98 amid tensions
Written on May 15, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by davin
China urges reopening Hormuz Strait and lasting ceasefire; says it benefits U.S., Iran, region; WTI steady.
Trump Sees Xi Leveraging Iran Influence as Oil Volatility Rises on Strait of Hormuz Risks
Written on May 15, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by davin
Trump says Xi could influence Iran, offers negotiation help, keeping Strait of Hormuz open. He warns patience.
AUD/USD Slips as US-China Talks Loom, Fed Hawkishness and China Worries Pressure Aussie
Written on May 15, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by davin
AUD/USD dips near 0.7205 as Trump-Xi talks loom; Iran and Taiwan tensions, hotter US inflation pressure Aussie.
Katayama Heads to G7 as Energy Costs Rise, USD/JPY Near 158 Fuels Intervention Watch

Written on May 15, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by davin
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama will attend G7 in France, monitoring energy costs, reserves, and rising bond yields.
PBOC sets weaker yuan fix, widening gap to estimates as traders position for depreciation
Written on May 15, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by davin
PBOC set USD/CNY central rate at 6.8415, slightly above prior fix, diverging from Reuters estimate.
US Signals Pragmatic China Trade Management as Rare Earth and Soybean Talks Temper Market Volatility
Written on May 15, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by davin
Greer says US will manage China ties, address rare earths; tariffs persist, chips sidelined, Hormuz crucial.
EUR/USD Slides as Hot US Inflation Bolsters Higher-for-Longer Fed, Fuelling Policy Divergence
Written on May 15, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by davin
EUR/USD dips to 1.1660 as stronger US inflation boosts dollar, lifts Fed rate-hike odds.