Monthly Archives: May 2026
Pakistan gold prices steady as central bank demand supports market amid higher-for-longer rate outlook
Written on May 18, 2026 at 6:59 am, by josephine
Gold prices in Pakistan were steady Monday; gram at PKR 40,693.98 and tola at PKR 474,635.10.
BoE’s Breeden cites political uncertainty as rate moves paused and sterling volatility rises
Written on May 18, 2026 at 6:56 am, by josephine
Bank of England’s Breeden says political uncertainty hurts businesses, urges caution on interest rates, warns against hasty changes.
Gold rebounds from March low but dollar strength and hawkish Fed bets keep XAU/USD under pressure
Written on May 18, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds from March low but capped by strong dollar, Middle East tensions, rising oil, Fed-hike bets.
India gold prices flat as central bank buying bolsters outlook amid Fed rate uncertainty
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
Gold prices in India held steady Monday, with per-gram and per-tola rates virtually unchanged overall.
Malaysia gold prices steady as traders eye Fed cut bets and central bank demand support
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:53 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices steady Monday: MYR 580.51/gram; FXStreet converts USD/MYR rates; gold remains safe-haven asset.
USD/CHF steadies near multi-month high as US inflation and Iran tensions buoy dollar
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
USD/CHF held near 0.7870 as strong dollar rose on US-Iran tensions and hotter inflation expectations.
AUD/JPY Tests 113.00 Triangle Support as RBA-BOJ Policy Divide Raises Breakout Risk
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY slides near 113.20, testing triangle support; break risks bearish reversal despite 50-day EMA support.
DJ30 Slips as Oil Shock Hits Risk Appetite
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
DJ30 falls as Hormuz tensions lift oil, inflation fears, and focus shifts to retail earnings and NVIDIA.
Week Ahead: Cracks in Gold
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:17 am, by josephine
Gold (XAUUSD) enters the week as traders weigh strong US earnings, oil-driven inflation pressure, NVIDIA results, Canada CPI and UK CPI. The market’s VT Markets Week Ahead focuses on whether growth resilience keeps the higher-rate trade alive.
China NBS flags external headwinds, touts steady domestic drivers as traders eye AUD options
Written on May 18, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
China’s NBS says economy remains stable despite external challenges, with digital and AI growth supporting policy flexibility.
