Monthly Archives: May 2026

EUR/JPY hovers near 184.70 as descending wedge tightens with 185.00 resistance in focus

Written on May 22, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by

EUR/JPY steadies near 184.70 within descending wedge; key 185 resistance, 181.87 support; momentum neutral.

AUD/USD Slides to 0.7140 as RBA Hike Bets Fade and Middle East Risks Lift Dollar

Written on May 22, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by

AUD/USD slipped to 0.7140 as RBA hike expectations eased; markets monitored Middle East peace prospects.

Japan’s April CPI Cooling Rekindles Yen Weakness, with Traders Turning to Options for Protection

Written on May 22, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by

Japan’s April CPI cooled: headline 1.4%, core ex-fresh food 1.4% missed forecasts; USD/JPY edged higher.

Japan core CPI undershoots forecasts, fuelling yen weakness and boosting Nikkei outlook

Written on May 22, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by

Japan’s core CPI excluding fresh food rose 1.4% in April, missing expectations of 1.7% year-on-year.

Japan CPI cools to 1.4%, dimming BoJ rate-hike bets and weighing on the yen

Written on May 22, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by

Japan’s CPI rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, easing slightly from March’s 1.5% annual increase.

Sterling steadies despite weak UK PMI as softer dollar offsets pressure ahead of key data

Written on May 22, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by

Sterling steadied despite weak UK PMIs, supported by softer dollar on ceasefire rumours; key data ahead.

USD/JPY Holds Near 159 as Intervention Risk Caps Gains and Options Volatility Slips

Written on May 22, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by

USD/JPY holds near 159.00, consolidating as traders eye intervention; momentum fades, with key resistance/support levels.

New Zealand retail sales growth slows, sharpening focus on RBNZ rate-cut timing and NZD outlook

Written on May 22, 2026 at 12:48 pm, by

New Zealand retail sales excluding motor vehicles grew 1% in Q1, slowing from 1.5% in prior quarter.

New Zealand Q1 retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering kiwi and tempering RBNZ rate-cut bets

Written on May 22, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by

New Zealand retail sales rose 0.9% in Q1 2026, beating forecasts, lifting NZD/USD slightly.

New Zealand retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering RBNZ hawkish stance and lifting NZD outlook

Written on May 22, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by

New Zealand retail sales rose 0.9% in Q1, beating 0.5% forecasts, signaling stronger-than-expected consumer activity.