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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

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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

Markets Weekly Outlook - Is the 'Risk-On' Rally sustainable with rates and energy elevated?

Equities surge despite high oil and rate expectations. This outlook covers US CPI, the Fed Chair transition from Powell to Warsh, DXY's bearish technical setup, and the sustainability of the "risk-on" rally amidst geopolitical tensions.

08-05-2026 19:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Mixed feelings after the April Non-Farm Payrolls beat and Consumer Sentiment miss – Market Check

Global Markets update: US equities remain stoic following retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy hubs and a solid NFP beat of 115K. Despite a miss in consumer sentiment and higher inflation expectations, the cold-truce narrative persists. Explore our intraday market outlook and technical levels for the weekend

08-05-2026 14:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: GBP/USD potential bullish reversal above 20-day moving average

GBP/USD is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal as sterling remains supported above key technical levels despite renewed US-Iran tensions. Traders are closely watching the US non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate, and Michigan consumer sentiment data for fresh directional cues. Intermarket analysis suggests the Bank of England may stay more hawkish than the Federal Reserve, while technical indicators point to strengthening upside momentum toward the 1.3640/3665 resistance zone.

08-05-2026 05:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Stock markets rally on US-Iran peace hopes; tech drives S&P 500 to record highs

Global stock markets rallied to record highs as hopes for a US–Iran peace agreement boosted investor risk appetite and pushed oil prices sharply lower. Semiconductor stocks led the advance, with Intel and AMD surging on strong AI-driven momentum and partnership optimism. The weaker US dollar fueled a sharp rebound in gold above $4,700, while the Japanese yen strengthened amid suspected intervention. Asian markets also climbed, supported by easing energy risks and tech-led gains.

07-05-2026 02:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Copper attempts to break its mid-April $6.10 spike – On the way to new ATH? XCU/USD Outlook

Copper (XCU/USD) update: The copper market surges as a tumbling US Dollar removes headwinds and peace hopes take hold. Driven by relentless AI Capex and structural grid upgrades, the orange metal looks to break key resistance levels. Explore our technical analysis of the Copper commodity.

06-05-2026 19:35 GMT by Elior Manier

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