Monthly Archives: May 2026
Germany’s GfK June consumer confidence beats forecasts, bolstering euro and challenging ECB easing expectations
Written on May 22, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
Germany’s GfK consumer confidence for June improved to -29.8, beating forecasts of -34 and signaling rising sentiment.
Gold holds above $4,500 as hawkish Fed and firm dollar keep pressure on bullion
Written on May 22, 2026 at 8:17 am, by josephine
Gold holds above $4,500 as hawkish Fed, strong dollar, and US-Iran uncertainty pressure prices.
Asian equities climb on US-Iran deal hopes and Nvidia outlook as Fed rate risks loom
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:49 am, by josephine
Asian stocks rose on US-Iran deal hopes and Nvidia’s upbeat AI guidance, while investors watched Fed outlook.
AUD/USD Slides to 0.6650 as Fed-RBA Divergence Deepens, Options Markets Price Higher Volatility
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:47 am, by josephine
AUD/USD trades near 0.7140, consolidating in a descending wedge; key levels: 0.7164, 0.7115.
Silver slips as Fed policy uncertainty and Hormuz inflation risks weigh, while industrial demand supports prices
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:25 am, by josephine
Silver slipped to $76.10 as tight Fed expectations and Hormuz-linked inflation risks weighed on sentiment.
USD/CHF holds near 0.7870 as Iran peace draft lifts risk appetite, SNB and Fed eyed
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:22 am, by josephine
USD/CHF held near 0.7870 as investors awaited US-Iran peace confirmation; SNB and Fed policy remained key.
EUR/JPY hovers near 184.70 as descending wedge tightens with 185.00 resistance in focus
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:20 am, by josephine
EUR/JPY steadies near 184.70 within descending wedge; key 185 resistance, 181.87 support; momentum neutral.
Nikkei Rebounds as NVIDIA Lifts Tech
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:17 am, by josephine
Nikkei rises as NVIDIA earnings, Iran talks, oil volatility and BOJ uncertainty shape risk sentiment.
AUD/USD Slides to 0.7140 as RBA Hike Bets Fade and Middle East Risks Lift Dollar
Written on May 22, 2026 at 7:17 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slipped to 0.7140 as RBA hike expectations eased; markets monitored Middle East peace prospects.
Japan’s April CPI Cooling Rekindles Yen Weakness, with Traders Turning to Options for Protection
Written on May 22, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Japan’s April CPI cooled: headline 1.4%, core ex-fresh food 1.4% missed forecasts; USD/JPY edged higher.
