May 8, 2026 5:56 am
Key Moments TD Securities strategist Bart Melek links Gold’s latest downturn to an Iran-related Oil shock, higher inflation expectations, and a stronger US Dollar. Melek identifies significant long-term technical support for Gold in the $4,288–$4,000/oz range, potentially tested if Oil climbs to $150+/bbl. He projects that, once Iran-driven and Oil-related inflation pressures recede, Gold could […]
Read moreMay 7, 2026 2:30 pm
Key Moments Disney (NYSE: DIS) increased the pace of dividends and buybacks, cutting its share count by 2.3% year-over-year and 1.88% year-to-date. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 6.7% to $25.17 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share surpassing expectations. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy view with a 74% Buy-side tilt, projecting more than 20% upside […]
Read moreMay 7, 2026 2:18 pm
Key Moments Commerzbank analysts expect the Mexican Peso to depreciate against the U.S. Dollar in the coming weeks as monetary policy regains market focus. Banxico has already delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut and is seen likely to reduce rates by another 25 basis points this week. Despite market pricing for two rate hikes over the […]
Read moreMay 7, 2026 1:24 pm
Key Moments GBP/USD trades around 1.3620, up 0.18%, supported by a weaker US Dollar and positive risk sentiment. US Dollar Index (DXY) is lower by 0.1% near 97.90 as markets monitor US-Iran developments and risk appetite. Technical outlook stays constructive with GBP/USD above its 20-day EMA at 1.3518 and key Fibonacci levels in focus. Dollar […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 12:05 pm
Key Moments Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) has held preliminary talks with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) and Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) about producing its main processors, according to a Bloomberg News report. Intel shares advanced 3.3% in U.S. premarket trading, while Samsung Electronics stock closed at a record KRW232,500, up 5.4% on the session. The reported discussions are in […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 10:12 am
Key Moments Litecoin is consolidating near $55, trapped between support at $54 and resistance at $57 in a tight trading band. The 200-day moving average is positioned about 25% above the current price, underscoring the scale of the prior decline and recovery challenge. Analysts outline two main paths: a bullish break targeting $65-70 or a […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 9:46 am
Key Moments Active benchmark funds have been maintaining short duration positions while boosting exposure to mortgage-backed securities and investment grade credit. Bank of America reports that short positions remain profitable across much of the U.S. Treasury curve, while most long positions are in the red except for 10-year notes. Bank holdings of U.S. Treasuries are […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 9:14 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades around 183.80, marking a second straight day of declines as the Yen stabilizes. Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur highlighted likely official action near USD/JPY 157.00 after a brief spike to 160.72. Heightened Middle East tensions and pressure on the Euro coincide with reports of Iranian actions near the Strait of Hormuz and Fujairah […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 8:32 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades around 0.5880 in Asian hours after two consecutive sessions of declines. Safe-haven demand rises amid reported attacks involving Iranian drones and missiles and U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets look ahead to New Zealand’s first-quarter employment data as Fed officials keep the door open for further U.S. rate hikes. […]
Read moreMay 5, 2026 6:57 am
Key Moments XRP trades around $1.40 and XLM at $0.158 on Tuesday, both constrained below key Exponential Moving Averages. On-chain and derivatives data for XRP and XLM show mixed signals, with slight buy-side bias but no clear trend conviction. Technical structures for both tokens highlight layered resistance overhead and downside risk if nearby supports fail. […]
Read more
