Monthly Archives: May 2026
Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, traders lift the Aussie as AUD/USD nears 0.7215 on expected RBA hike
Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbs near 0.7215 as RBA hike odds rise; Middle East tensions boost safe-haven dollar demand.
Amid Middle East uncertainty, investors debate inflated AI shares, while fintech emerges as Wall Street’s resilient value option
Written on May 3, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
Market uncertainty hit AI leaders; investors rotate to cheaper fintechs like SoFi, Block, and Nubank.
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 from 50.5 previously, indicating modest sector expansion
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 in April from 50.5, signalling continued expansion.
Geopolitical Leverage: Economy as a weapon
Written on May 2, 2026 at 4:30 am, by josephine
Global power is no longer just about military might; its on resource control. As the UAE exits OPEC and supply chains restructure, the new era of economic weaponry tells us about the future of trade. | Opinion
AUD/USD stays positive near 0.7200, edging up slightly, set for weekly gain, bearish cap persists
Written on May 2, 2026 at 3:23 am, by josephine
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7200, bullish momentum persists; resistance at 0.7250; support at 0.7121; RBA, commodities drive.
Japan’s CFTC JPY non-commercial net positions fell to -102.1K yen, from -94.5K previously
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
Japan’s CFTC data shows yen non-commercial net positions dropped to ¥-102.1K from ¥-94.5K, deepening shorts.
US CFTC data showed gold non-commercial net positions falling from 164K to 159.6K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions slipped to 159,600 from 164,000, down 4,400 contracts.
UK CFTC reports GBP non-commercial net positions fell from -£52K to -£60.6K, reflecting increased shorts
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:25 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows UK GBP non-commercial net positions widened to -60.6K from -52K, signaling increased sterling shorts.
US CFTC oil non-commercial net positions slipped to 191.9K, down from the prior 192.3K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 2:23 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows U.S. oil net noncommercial positions edged down to 191.9K from 192.3K last week.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose to -101.4K from -110.1K
Written on May 2, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
CFTC data showed S&P 500 net non-commercial positions increased to -101.4K from -110.1K, still net short.
