Monthly Archives: May 2026
Trump warns Iran deal hinges on Hormuz access as markets stay risk-on, dollar slips
Written on May 6, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
Trump: Iran compliance ends “Epic Fury,” opens Hormuz; refusal resumes intensified bombing; markets stay risk-on, dollar falls.
Pound gains as US dollar weakens; robust UK data prompts GBP/USD call option interest
Written on May 6, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD climbs near 1.3630 as dollar weakens on US-Iran diplomacy; UK elections and firm PMIs watched.
Yen Volatility Rekindles Intervention Talk as USD/JPY Swings and Carry Traders Turn Cautious
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:56 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY slid to 155.04 as yen hit two-month high; intervention talk revived amid volatility, oil drop.
Silver climbs over 6% on truce hopes as dollar dips; traders weigh industrial demand and options
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by josephine
Silver jumped 6% to $77.50-$77.68 as weaker dollar and Iran truce hopes boosted sentiment midweek.
Euro jumps on US-Iran de-escalation hopes as ECB cut bets cap longer-term upside
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:26 pm, by josephine
Euro gained 0.8% near 1.1800 as Iran tensions eased; Eurozone prices rose; services PMI weak.
OCBC sees fragile US–Iran ceasefire driving divergent Asian FX, pressuring oil importers, supporting tech currencies
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by josephine
OCBC sees mixed Asian FX: oil-linked currencies pressured; tech-linked TWD, KRW resilient amid fragile US–Iran truce.
AMD leads mixed AI earnings as investors watch whether Nasdaq-100 holds early gap-up gains
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:56 pm, by josephine
AMD led AI earnings; SMCI missed revenue but guided higher; Navitas grew, as Nasdaq-100 gap-up risks fade.
WTI slumps towards $91 as US-Iran deal hopes curb Hormuz risk premium
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
WTI slid nearly 9% to $91 as US-Iran talks eased Hormuz risk, despite inventory draws.
Copper rebounds above $13,000 as ceasefire calm offsets high LME stocks and supply risks
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by josephine
Copper rebounded above $13,000 as ceasefire eased risk; high inventories capped gains; stronger demand needed.
US-Iran Deal Talks Lift Risk Appetite, Pressure Oil and Volatility as Hormuz Restrictions Ease
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by josephine
US, Iran near deal easing Hormuz transit; enrichment moratorium, sanctions relief, funds release; markets risk-on, gold surges.