May 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 […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:14 am
Key Moments AUD/USD trades near 0.7095 in early Asian dealings on Wednesday as risk sentiment softens. RBA minutes show eight of nine board members supported a May rate hike to 4.35% amid rising inflation risks linked to the Gulf conflict. The PBOC keeps its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3.00% and 3.50%, […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:10 am
Key Moments USD/CAD stayed supported above the mid-1.3700s after retreating from the 1.3775 area, its highest level since mid-April. Geopolitical tensions and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 continued to bolster the US Dollar and US Treasury yields. Firm Crude Oil prices helped cushion the Canadian Dollar despite weaker Canadian inflation data. […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:02 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades around 1.1600 in Asian hours after modest prior-session losses, with downside risk seen from safe-haven US Dollar demand linked to Middle East tensions. US President Donald Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran within days, reinforcing risk aversion after Tehran’s proposal to end the US-Israeli conflict. Hawkish European Central Bank commentary […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 5:49 am
Key Moments Bitcoin fell below $77,000 after failing to break above its 200-day moving average near $82,000. Global Bitcoin ETPs saw weekly outflows of 24,303 BTC, the largest of the year and the ninth-largest five-day outflow since US spot BTC ETFs launched. At the time of publication on Tuesday, Bitcoin was trading at $76,800, down […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 6:33 pm
The USD/SGD currency pair maintained ground near a 6-week high of 1.2836 on Tuesday, with the greenback remaining well bid. Despite a revival in optimism around a possible US-Iran peace agreement, investors remain cautious amid persistent disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program and issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump recently canceled a […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 2:41 pm
The USD/MYR currency pair held near a 5 1/2-week high of 3.9775 on Tuesday, with the greenback remaining well bid. Despite a revival in optimism around a possible US-Iran peace agreement, investors remain cautious amid persistent disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program and issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump recently canceled a […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 12:57 pm
The Malaysian Ringgit gained over 0.5% against the Australian Dollar on Tuesday, after Malaysia’s annual inflation rate was reported at its highest level since October 2024 in April. At the same time, hawkish messaging from the Reserve Bank of Australia provided limited support to the Aussie. Annual headline inflation in Malaysia has accelerated to 1.9% […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 8:28 am
Key Moments The Norwegian krone strengthened as energy market dynamics continued to support the currency. Commerzbank noted that Norway’s energy exposure remains a key driver of NOK resilience. Oil-linked revenues and strong external balance conditions continue to underpin the krone’s outlook. Norwegian Krone Strengthens on Energy Market Support The Norwegian krone held firm as energy-linked […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 7:38 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades firm near the 50% Fibonacci retracement level at 1.3760. Price action remains supported by a broadly stronger US Dollar amid Fed rate expectations. Investors now turn their focus to upcoming Canadian CPI data for fresh direction. USD/CAD Holds Firm Near Key Technical Level USD/CAD continues to trade with a firm tone, […]
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