Monthly Archives: May 2026

US-Iran peace talks lose pace as nuclear, sanctions disputes lift oil and volatility trades

Written on May 26, 2026 at 9:50 am, by

Momentum on US-Iran deal fades amid nuclear, financial disputes, boosting volatility, oil, VIX hedges, USD strength.

Bank of Korea Seen Turning Hawkish as Won Weakens, Markets Price 125bp of Tightening

Written on May 26, 2026 at 9:49 am, by

Bank of Korea may hold at 2.50% yet sound hawkish, defending won amid weakness, inflation, energy-driven pressures.

Sterling Edges Higher as Risk Appetite Pressures Dollar and Lower Yields Lift GBP/USD

Written on May 26, 2026 at 9:48 am, by

GBP/USD holds near 1.3500 as risk-on optimism, falling yields, and weaker dollar boost sterling further.

USD/JPY holds range near 159 as Iran deal hopes weigh on dollar, intervention risk looms

Written on May 26, 2026 at 9:47 am, by

USD/JPY holds near 158.90 as Iran deal hopes weigh on dollar; rate gap, 160 intervention cap.

Sterling Steadies Near 1.3500 as Risk Appetite Lifts GBP/USD, Dollar Index Slips

Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:16 am, by

Sterling steadies near 1.3500 as risk-on bets, weaker dollar, and bullish technicals support GBP/USD.

Sterling steadies near 1.3500 as risk-on mood dents dollar amid US-Iran deal hopes

Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:46 am, by

Sterling steadied near 1.3500 as risk-on sentiment eased dollar; traders watched US–Iran deal headlines and key levels.

Hungary’s central bank seen holding rates as euro-convergence trade supports forint carry appeal

Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:16 am, by

BBH expects Hungary’s central bank to hold 6.25%, supporting forint carry trades and euro-convergence optimism.

Rising bond yields test global equities as real rates stay low and volatility lingers

Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:16 am, by

Rising global yields are pressuring equities, but low real rates and strong earnings suggest resilience amid volatility.

Gold rebounds as dollar eases; XAU/USD tests neckline amid US-Iran talks and Strait blockade

Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:48 am, by

Gold rebounds to $4,579 as dollar weakens; bullish inverted H&S eyes $4,575–$4,590 breakout amid Iran talks.

Rupee Firms as USD/INR Slides, RBI Backstop in Focus Amid Oil Swings and FII Outflows

Written on May 26, 2026 at 1:47 am, by

Rupee strengthens as USD/INR dips near 95.20; RBI intervention hopes offset oil volatility and persistent FII outflows.