Topic: Market Insights

May 5, 2026

Daily Market Updates

Under threat

Escalation flare‑Up, downside bias builds. Oil risk, Yen intervention, and April’s risk rally. Upside stalls as local elections loom.
May 5, 2026

Daily Market Updates

AUD slips from highs ahead of RBA at 2:30pm

USD rebounds as Iran fighting resumes. Markets see 75% chance of RBA hike. Global growth hangs on despite tensions; EUR, GBP gain.
May 4, 2026

Daily Market Updates

Oil risk, Yen intervention, and April’s risk rally

Oil risk, Yen intervention, and April’s risk rally. What’s happening in markets this week? Growth momentum stabilizes starting 2026.
May 4, 2026

Monthly Global FX Outlook

FX trends for May 2026: Energy risks persist, policy in holding pattern

Explore the FX outlook for May 2026, including US dollar trends, energy-driven volatility, and key risks shaping global currency markets.
May 4, 2026

Daily Market Updates

AUD at four-year highs as Trump announces Hormuz escorts

USD at post-war lows. AUD/USD at four-year highs. US jobs key on the economic front
May 1, 2026

Daily Market Updates

Dollar drops ending April, Fed’s path uncertain

Sticky inflation challenges Fed’s path. Growth momentum stabilizes starting 2026. Mexico growth slows as Peso wobbles.

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