Monthly Archives: May 2026
UK Non-EU Trade Deficit Widens in March, Raising Pressure on Sterling and Shaping BoE Rate Outlook
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:58 am, by josephine
UK’s non-EU trade deficit widened in March, falling from £7.097bn to £15.195bn as imports outpaced exports.
AUD/JPY edges higher as Trump-Xi talks loom, but China data and BoJ tilt cap upside
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:56 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY rises near 114.65 as Trump-Xi talks eyed; bullish chart signals, with key resistance 115.00.
Xi pledges wider China access for US CEOs but warns Taiwan risks, fuelling volatility bets
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:53 am, by josephine
Xi told US CEOs China’s door will open wider, urged stable ties, warned Taiwan mishandling risks conflict.
NVIDIA: China H200 Deal Could Shape The Next AI Trade

Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:46 am, by josephine
NVIDIA remains the centre of the AI infrastructure trade, but China’s H200 talks could decide whether the next catalyst comes from growth or geopolitics.
NZD/USD slips near 0.5935 as US-China talks and Fed hike bets lift dollar
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:26 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slipped to 0.5935 as markets awaited Trump-Xi meeting; USD firm, Fed hike odds rising.
Yuan Rallies to 39-Month High as Trump–Xi Talks Raise Volatility Across Markets
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:23 am, by josephine
USD/CNH nears 6.7850 after 39-month low as Trump–Xi summit weighs tariff cuts, broader geopolitical issues.
Malaysia Gold Prices Edge Higher as Central Bank Buying Underpins Market Focus on Fed Rates
Written on May 14, 2026 at 6:56 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices rose Thursday: MYR 594.12 per gram and MYR 6,929.82 per tola.
BoJ’s Masu warns Iran-driven energy shock could outstrip 1973 crisis, fuelling stagflation fears
Written on May 14, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
BoJ’s Masu warns Iran war energy shock could exceed 1973, urges attention; says inflation pressures persist.
Sterling steadies as investors eye UK GDP, while hot US inflation and geopolitics underpin dollar strength
Written on May 14, 2026 at 6:25 am, by josephine
GBP/USD steadies near 1.3520 as traders await UK GDP, production data, amid firm dollar and tariff talks.
Dollar holds firm as DXY steadies near 98.50 on reduced Fed cut expectations
Written on May 14, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Dollar Index held near 98.50 as hotter inflation reduced Fed cut bets; markets watched US-China talks, retail sales.