Monthly Archives: May 2026
Austria’s March output rise bolsters European recovery, complicating ECB cuts and lifting equity options appeal
Written on May 8, 2026 at 11:28 am, by josephine
Austria’s industrial production increased 1.7% year-on-year in March, accelerating from February’s 1.1% rise.
Dollar Steadies Ahead of US Jobs Data as Hormuz Tensions Revive Hedging Demand
Written on May 8, 2026 at 11:25 am, by josephine
Hormuz clashes lift geopolitical risk as traders await US jobs data; dollar steady, gold higher, majors mixed.
Commerzbank’s Baur sees easing Iran tensions, lower oil prices lifting euro via real-rate expectations
Written on May 8, 2026 at 11:23 am, by josephine
Commerzbank’s Baur says easing Iran tensions, reopening Hormuz may lower eurozone real rates, boosting EUR/USD.
Inside the Mind of a Successful Trader

Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:53 am, by maya
Many people have a mindset that trading is primarily about strategy & numbers: analyzing charts and checking the indicators and forecasts. But in reality, one of the most powerful factors driving trading decisions is emotion. From minor fear and greed to overconfidence and the ever-famous FOMO, the psychological and mental state of a trader influences Continue Reading
AUD/USD recovers near 0.7220 in ascending channel as rate divergence caps upside, options favoured
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:35 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7220, stays bullish above key EMAs; resistance 0.7277, support 0.7195-0.7170.
Dollar seen capped as payrolls risk skews higher, but Fed caution tempers DXY upside
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:32 am, by josephine
US payrolls data due; indicators suggest upside surprise, supporting Dollar, though gains may be limited near DXY 98.00.
AUD/USD recovers towards 0.7250, trading near 0.7220 as an ascending channel maintains bullish momentum
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:30 am, by josephine
AUD/USD steadied near 0.7220; trend remains bullish above key EMAs, with resistance at 0.7277.
During Asian hours, AUD/USD climbs near 0.7220, approaching 0.7250, sustaining an upward channel trend
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:28 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7220, bullish within ascending channel; resistance 0.7277, support 0.7195/0.7083 levels.
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan thinks US payrolls may lift the dollar modestly, with labour data pointing stronger April numbers
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:25 am, by josephine
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan sees upside NFP risks boosting USD, though limited hawkish repricing may cap gains.
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan expects US payrolls to strengthen the dollar, though labour signals suggest limited upside potential
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:23 am, by josephine
US payrolls data due; indicators suggest upside surprise, but dollar gains may stay limited near 98.00.