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A final path to peace? Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Traders are hungry for a peace treaty, after a rollercoaster week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)

22-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier

ECB between fighting inflation and weaker growth

Analysis of the ECB’s dilemma as persistent inflation in the eurozone’s largest economies raises the possibility of a June rate hike despite weaker growth prospects.

22-05-2026 17:48 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

USD/JPY trades close to 160.00 after Japan's CPI – More interventions required? – FX Analysis

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: The Japanese Yen faces fresh capitulation risks as Japan's April core CPI drops to a dovish 1.4%, well below the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Driven by domestic fuel subsidies masking Middle East oil shocks, the stark policy divergence with a hawkish Federal Reserve has pushed USD/JPY perilously close to the historic 160.00 handle. Explore our comprehensive technical breakdown and FX intervention outlook.

22-05-2026 13:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI

Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.

22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal

Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.

21-05-2026 02:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong

AUD/USD picks up momentum ahead of Australian employment – In-depth FX analysis

Forex Market update: AUD/USD accelerates its upward momentum as global risk appetite returns and crude oil tumbles. With institutional focus shifting to the Australian jobs data and its implications for the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy path, explore our comprehensive technical breakdown of the Aussie's key structural levels.

20-05-2026 21:26 GMT by Elior Manier

The Warsh Trade is taking Markets by the horn – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – After a long, prosperous peace trading period, Markets are starting to get afraid again from Iran and Kevin Warsh news. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

20-05-2026 14:19 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Surging 30-year bond yield flirts with 5.20% as market eyes Nvidia and Bank of England dilemma

Global markets remained under pressure as surging bond yields pushed the US 30-year Treasury yield toward the key 5.20% level, its highest since 2007. Rising inflation fears and growing expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed heavily on technology stocks ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings release.

20-05-2026 02:21 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The Warsh Trade and the US Dollar – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

Forex Market update: The US Dollar rallies sharply against major currencies ahead of newly confirmed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming swearing-in ceremony. Driven by widening yield gaps, sticky inflation, and expectations of a leaner central bank balance sheet, explore critical technical targets for the DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD.

19-05-2026 14:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.

18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Trump-Xi summit disappoints, inflation fears fuel bond yield surge

Global markets opened cautiously after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with limited progress on trade and geopolitical tensions. Rising inflation fears and surging bond yields intensified concerns that the Federal Reserve may eventually consider rate hikes rather than cuts. Investors are increasingly worried about extreme concentration within the AI-driven stock rally as semiconductor and technology shares face mounting valuation pressure ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings.

18-05-2026 01:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The Kevin Warsh repricing and Inflation points – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets are quickly turning to the next phase for Markets with key economic releases, the G7 Meeting and most importantly, the Kevin Warsh trade. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)

15-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier

British bonds under pressure. Yields at their highest in years

UK government bonds came under pressure as investors reacted to political uncertainty around Andy Burnham and fears of a looser fiscal policy. Rising yields, a weaker pound and memories of the 2022 gilt crisis have put fiscal discipline back at the centre of market concerns.

15-05-2026 18:08 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

The new Fed Chair's balance sheet erasure and Market bloodshed

Global Markets update: : Financial markets face widespread carnage as aggressive Federal Reserve tightening plans trigger a massive liquidity drain. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash back to reality and the Greenback surges to multi-year highs, explore a broad Market check and Treasuries dynamics

15-05-2026 16:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching

The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.

14-05-2026 05:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US PPI surges as Inflation heat derails rate cut hopes ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US producer price inflation surged to 6.0% year-over-year in April, strengthening the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and erasing remaining hopes for 2026 rate cuts. Markets now focus on the high-stakes Trump-Xi Beijing summit, where AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. Despite rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 continued climbing to record highs as AI-driven optimism supported equities.

14-05-2026 02:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Inflation is buoyant and Trump lands in China – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Markets are all awaiting for new from the meeting between Trump and Xi, with the US President just landing in Beijing in the midst of new inflation highs. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

13-05-2026 15:15 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: US inflation reaccelerates to 3.8%, and chip stocks falter

US inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest level in three years, wiping out Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks sharply reversed after a massive six-week rally, dragging the Nasdaq 100 lower. USD/JPY climbed toward the key 157.90 intervention risk level as traders monitored possible Japanese authorities’ action amid rising market volatility and fading US-Iran peace hopes.

13-05-2026 02:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The US Dollar rallies back after CPI, is the correction is over ? – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

Forex Market update: The US Dollar rallies sharply as domestic inflation beats expectations and geopolitical uncertainty persists. As EUR/USD and GBP/USD reverse their recent gains amid triple-digit oil prices and fading peace hopes, explore our technical analysis to determine if the Dollar's correction is officially over.

12-05-2026 14:25 GMT by Elior Manier

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