May 19, 2026 6:56 am
Key Moments XRP and XLM continue to trade under pressure as bearish momentum dominates near-term price action. Derivatives data shows rising short positions, with long-to-short ratios falling below 1 for both assets. Weak funding rates and repeated rejection at resistance levels signal fading bullish strength. XRP and XLM Under Pressure as Bears Take Control Ripple […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 6:39 am
Key Moments The NZD/USD pair traded about 0.33% lower near 0.5855 during the Asian session, extending its recent decline. The US Dollar Index (DXY) traded 0.15% higher around 99.10 as markets priced out Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations amid firm oil prices. New Zealand’s Q1 PPI – Input rose 1.4%, beating 0.8% estimates after a 0.5% […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 6:23 am
Key Moments AUD/USD retreats below the mid-0.7100 area during Tuesday’s Asian session despite a prior rebound from the 0.7120-0.7115 zone. RBA Minutes show eight of nine board members supported lifting rates to 4.35% amid heightened inflation concerns linked to the Gulf conflict. Stronger U.S. Dollar demand, supported by expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 5:53 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) faded an intraday rise toward the $79.00 area and retreated to a new daily low while holding above $77.00. The prior break below the 100-period SMA on the 4-hour chart at $78.02 keeps the near-term bias tilted toward sellers within a broader rising channel. Channel support near $74.60 remains the pivotal […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 5:49 am
Key Moments USD/JPY climbs for a seventh straight session, trading around 159.00 in Asian hours on Tuesday. Japan’s Q1 2026 GDP rises 0.5% quarter-on-quarter and 2.1% annualized, both beating market expectations. Oil price shocks tied to the Strait of Hormuz closure and Middle East tensions pose growing risks to Japan’s energy-dependent economy. USD/JPY Extends Uptrend […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 1:33 pm
Key Moments Bitcoin trades below $77,000 after a 7% retreat from its May peak of $82,850, with price hovering near key EMA support. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1 billion in outflows last week, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $255 million in redemptions. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 28 in the fear […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments TTF benchmark prices moved above EUR50/MWh, with upward momentum continuing in early-morning trading. ING strategists say the market is not fully reflecting potential supply disruptions linked to the Persian Gulf. EU gas storage stands at 36% of capacity, below the 5-year average level of 50%, highlighting a relatively tight backdrop. Middle East Tensions […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 10:17 am
Key Moments NextEra Energy stock is down 2.6% in pre-market trading following reports of advanced talks to acquire Dominion Energy in a mostly stock-funded deal. The potential transaction could value Dominion at about $66 billion and create a combined utility group worth more than $400 billion including debt. Broader U.S. equity market weakness and typical […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 9:08 am
Key Moments NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE: NEE) is reported to be pursuing a mostly stock acquisition of Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE: D) valuing Dominion at about $76 per share, or roughly $66 billion. The proposed terms reportedly include an exchange ratio of about 0.8 NextEra share for each Dominion share, plus a small cash element, […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 8:54 am
Key Moments USD/INR marked a new all-time high at 96.33 as the Indian Rupee extended its multi-session slide. Foreign Institutional Investors turned net buyers for two consecutive days, adding Rs. 1,329.17 crore on Friday and Rs. 187.46 crore on Thursday. Fed funds futures reflected a 53.7% probability of at least one U.S. rate hike this […]
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