May 21, 2026 7:29 am
Key Moments USD/CHF trades near 0.7870 in Asian hours on Thursday after a prior session of modest losses. US Dollar sentiment is supported by fraught US-Iran negotiations and Federal Reserve minutes pointing to potential rate hikes if inflation stays above 2%. Switzerland’s economy grows 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q1, its strongest quarterly expansion in a year. […]
Read moreMay 21, 2026 7:15 am
Key Moments XRP recorded steady spot ETF inflows, extending its recent streak of positive flows and supporting sentiment despite broader market weakness. XLM rebounded from key technical support near $0.143, with derivatives and on-chain signals suggesting early stabilization. Improved risk appetite, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and firmer crypto market tone, has supported recovery attempts […]
Read moreMay 21, 2026 6:16 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades around 113.60 during Asian hours on Thursday, giving back part of the prior session’s gains of over 0.5%. Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.5% in April, while Employment Change drops by 18.6K against expectations for a 17.5K increase. Japan posts a merchandise trade surplus of JPY 301.9 billion, with exports up […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 1:56 pm
Key Moments Woodside Energy CEO Liz Westcott stated that global gas markets are not fully reflecting the impact of lost LNG supply from the Middle East. Customers have been prioritizing short-term LNG procurement and looking to Woodside for contract reliability and potential additional volumes. Damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex and forced majeure declarations of […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 12:42 pm
Key Moments SpaceX has reportedly selected Goldman Sachs as the lead underwriter for its planned IPO, with several major U.S. banks lined up behind it. The offering is currently expected at a valuation of $1.25 trillion (€1.05tn) or more, with analysts pointing to Starlink as a key driver. SpaceX is said to be weighing an […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 12:34 pm
Key Moments EUR/GBP has traded just above the 0.8655 support area after falling nearly 0.7% this week. Eurozone HICP confirmed annual inflation at 3% in April, up from 2.6% in March, intensifying pressure on the ECB. UK inflation eased more than anticipated in April, weighing moderately on the Pound and giving the BoE room to […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 9:54 am
Key Moments Brent crude closed at $111.28/bbl, remaining above $110 as the Strait of Hormuz stayed blocked. Investors continued to factor in a higher likelihood of imminent rate hikes amid persistent oil market tension. TTF natural gas advanced +3.12% to EUR 51.82/MWh, marking its eighth straight gain and the highest level since early April. Persistent […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 7:49 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY trades below 213.00, down just over 0.10%, after a second session of subdued performance. UK political uncertainty and speculation over potential Japanese intervention are shaping short-term moves. Traders are focused on the upcoming UK CPI release, expected at 2.6% YoY for core inflation, to gauge Bank of England policy prospects. GBP/JPY Under […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 7:46 am
Key Moments: USD/CHF traded around 0.7890 in Asian hours on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session. The US 30-Year Treasury Yield eased to 5.181% after touching a near 19-year high of 5.200% on Wednesday. Swiss Q1 GDP rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, the strongest quarterly expansion in a year. Dollar Advances Against Franc on Renewed […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:20 am
Key Moments The People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity at 6.8397 for Wednesday’s session. The new fixing compares with the previous day’s reference rate of 6.8375. The official fixing came in above a Reuters estimate of 6.8072. Latest USD/CNY Central Parity Fixing On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the […]
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