Monthly Archives: May 2026
EUR/USD slides to 1.1650 as Warsh Fed pivot and oil-led inflation lift dollar
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:25 am, by josephine
EUR/USD near 1.1650 as dollar strengthens on inflation fears, Fed leadership shift, and oil-driven Euro pressures.
Sterling Slips as UK Political Turmoil and Risk-Off Mood Weigh on GBP/USD
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:23 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slid to 1.3365 as UK political turmoil and risk-off mood weakened Sterling despite mixed data.
GBP/JPY Slides Below 212 as UK Political Strains Weigh on Sterling, Yen Finds Support
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:55 am, by josephine
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 7:53 am, by josephine
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 7:25 am, by josephine
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 7:23 am, by josephine
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 6:56 am, by josephine
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 6:53 am, by josephine
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 6:26 am, by josephine
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 6:23 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY central rate at 6.8415, slightly above prior fix, diverging from Reuters estimate.