Monthly Archives: May 2026

ECB minutes seen clarifying tightening bias as markets price June hike, weighing on euro-dollar outlook

Written on May 25, 2026 at 9:17 pm, by

ECB minutes may confirm tightening bias, but weak Eurozone growth versus US keeps EUR/USD pressured, risks lower.

Wall Street futures climb as US-Iran deal talk cools oil and rate-hike fears

Written on May 25, 2026 at 9:16 pm, by

U.S. stock futures climb on US-Iran deal hopes, lowering oil, volatility, inflation fears; options strategies and hedges.

Gold steadies above $4,550 as US-Iran peace prospects offset Fed hawkishness, capping gains

Written on May 25, 2026 at 8:47 pm, by

Gold holds above $4,550 as Iran peace hopes weaken dollar; hawkish Fed expectations cap gains.

Rupee Under Pressure as RBI Steps Up Support, June Rate Hike Speculation Builds

Written on May 25, 2026 at 8:46 pm, by

USD/INR slid as oil and dollar demand pressured INR; RBI intervened, may hike June 5, boosting volatility.

Warsh’s Fed Chair debut signals retreat from forward guidance, raising rate and dollar volatility risks

Written on May 25, 2026 at 8:17 pm, by

Warsh sworn in as Fed Chair; reduces forward guidance, dot plots; hot PCE risks volatility and market uncertainty.

New Zealand dollar stays range-bound versus greenback as markets await steady RBNZ decision

Written on May 25, 2026 at 8:16 pm, by

NZD/USD stays range-bound below 0.5880 ahead of RBNZ; weak GDP, elevated inflation keep downside risks alive.

AUD/USD rebounds into range as consolidation takes hold, with resistance near 0.7180 in focus

Written on May 25, 2026 at 7:47 pm, by

AUD/USD rebounds into consolidation, likely ranging 0.7100–0.7215; resistance near 0.7175–0.7180, support 0.7145–0.7100.

AUD/USD Steadies Near 0.7170 as US-Iran Accord Hopes Offset Dovish RBA Outlook

Written on May 25, 2026 at 7:46 pm, by

AUD/USD steadies near 0.7170 on US-Iran optimism, but softer jobs, dovish RBA weigh overall.

Iran plays down nuclear talks as Hormuz management dispute lifts oil and supports dollar

Written on May 25, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by

Iran says Hormuz talks ongoing, nuclear file later; mixed U.S. signals spur oil volatility, options strategies.

Dollar dips on US–Iran peace hopes as markets eye PCE and hawkish Fed pricing

Written on May 25, 2026 at 7:16 pm, by

Dollar dips on US–Iran deal hopes and Hormuz reopening; PCE inflation and Fed hike odds may support.