Monthly Archives: May 2026
Rabobank Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Disruption, Oil and Gas Prices Seen Rising Amid Escalation Risks
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:47 pm, by josephine
Rabobank expects Hormuz disruption up to three months, tightening oil and gas flows, risking energy crunch, higher prices.
USD/JPY Holds Range as Rate Gap Supports Dollar; 159.25 Break Seen Targeting 159.65
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY consolidates near 158.75–159.20; bullish bias holds above 158.40, with 159.25 breakout targeting 159.65.
Iran funds dispute seen as last hurdle as Qatar mediates, traders eye oil and volatility plays
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:17 pm, by josephine
Fars reports frozen funds last hurdle in US-Iran talks via Qatar; markets steady, volatility opportunities emerge.
EUR/USD Range Holds as Iran Tensions Lift Volatility, ECB Hawkishness and US PCE Loom
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD stalls near 1.1645 as Iran tensions lift volatility; ECB hawkishness supports euro ahead of PCE.
Brent Slides Below $100 as Iran Deal Hopes Stir Volatility Despite US Stock Draw
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:47 pm, by josephine
Brent crude swings on Iran deal hopes and strikes; volatility stays high as inventories tighten, traders hedge.
Societe Generale flags EUR/GBP head-and-shoulders risk, eyes 0.8610 break and 0.8535 target
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP head-and-shoulders targets 0.8535 on break below 0.8610; resistance 0.8730 favors put options strategy.
USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3800 as Iran Deal Headlines and Firmer Oil Offset Dollar Bid
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:17 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD consolidates near 1.3800; USD safe-haven bid offsets stronger oil-backed CAD, key resistance 1.3815.
MUFG Sees RBNZ Holding Rates but Striking Hawkish Tone, Lifting NZD on Higher OCR Path
Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
MUFG expects RBNZ to hold rates, signal hawkishness, lift forecasts; NZD gains on positioning, softer USD.
AUD/USD slips into consolidation as UOB turns neutral, eyes 0.7150–0.7185 range
Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD failed above 0.7175, shifting to neutral amid consolidation, with ranges 0.7150–0.7185 and 0.7100–0.7215.
AUD/USD Holds in Tight Range as RBA Inflation and Fed Cut Odds Keep Direction Unclear
Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD trades sideways near key EMAs; RSI neutral. Watch 0.7163/0.7270 resistance, 0.7118/0.7080 support.