May 13, 2026 6:22 am
Key Moments USD/JPY trades around 157.70, extending a three-day winning streak during Asian hours on Wednesday. Japan’s current account surplus rose to JPY 4,681.5 billion in March, beating expectations of JPY 3,879 billion and marking a record high. April US CPI increased 0.6% month-over-month, lifting the annual rate to 3.8% and reinforcing expectations of higher-for-longer […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 12:57 pm
Key Moments Marc Lichtenfeld is using current market strength to exit three names where fundamentals, sentiment, and positioning no longer align. DexCom faces slowing growth, increased competition, and unusually bullish analyst sentiment despite a multi-year share price decline. Oracle’s aggressive AI and data center buildout is paired with sizable off-balance-sheet commitments and negative projected free […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 11:07 am
Key Moments Starbucks disclosed in a WARN filing that it will cut 61 corporate technology roles at its Seattle headquarters. The filing stated that the layoffs are unrelated to any relocation and are expected to occur between June 20, 2026 and August 28, 2026. The technology cuts come as Starbucks continues a broader turnaround strategy […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 9:32 am
Key Moments Major European equity benchmarks traded sharply lower, with the Stoxx 600 down 1.2% and key national indices losing more than 1.0%. Comments from U.S. President Donald Trump underscored a lack of progress on a lasting peace deal with Iran, clouding risk appetite. Brent crude futures climbed 2.0% to $106.30 per barrel, amplifying concerns […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 9:13 am
Key Moments China’s 30-day moving average of LNG imports has climbed to its highest level since late February, according to shipping data cited by Bloomberg. Imports had previously plunged in April to their lowest level in eight years, with Kpler estimating an average of 3.5 million tons – a 30% year-on-year decline and the weakest […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 8:49 am
Key Moments Brent crude rose to $106.21 and U.S. WTI advanced to $100.38, with both benchmarks building on gains of nearly 2.8% from the previous session. Hopes for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran faded amid sharp differences between Tehran and Washington over key conditions. Analysts warned that any renewed escalation or blockade […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 7:40 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades near 1.1760 during Asian hours on Tuesday, extending a two-day pullback within an overall ascending channel. The pair remains above both the nine-period and 50-period EMAs, with a 14-day RSI around 56 signaling still-positive, non-overbought momentum. Key resistance stands at the 12-week high of 1.1849, while immediate support emerges around the […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 7:10 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades near 114.00 in early European hours on Tuesday, supported by a bullish technical backdrop. The Reserve Bank of Australia signals a potential policy rate of 4.70% by the end of 2026, with no cuts expected until 2028. Prospects of further Japanese intervention and reaffirmed Japan-US cooperation on currency moves may limit […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 6:23 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $86.50 during Asian hours and extends its week-long rally. Markets now await April US CPI data. Analysts expect headline inflation to rise to 3.7% YoY from 3.3%. Investors also watch the planned May 13-15 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Macro Drivers Keep Silver Near […]
Read moreMay 12, 2026 6:03 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades near 1.3590 in early Asian dealing as the pair loses upward momentum. Expectations for stronger April US CPI data and prolonged Middle East tensions underpin US Dollar demand. Pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after heavy election setbacks adds to headwinds for the Pound. GBP/USD Edges Lower in Early Asian […]
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