British Pound, Euro and Dollar Week Ahead Predictions: Politics, Inflation and Fed Minutes in Focus.The Pound Sterling, Euro and US Dollar face another volatile week as investors monitor central bank signals, inflation risks and ongoing political instability in the UK. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.14607Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33234Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.16253 Currency markets remain heavily influenced.

Bond Yields Explode Globally as Markets Enter “Triple Higher” Regime Following Underwhelming Trump-Xi Summit.Global financial markets entered a far more dangerous macro phase last week as the underwhelming Trump-Xi summit failed to deliver meaningful progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or easing broader geopolitical tensions. Instead of calming investors, the summit reinforced fears that the global economy may now be entering a prolonged period of structurally higher inflation driven by persistent energy disruption and tightening financial conditions.

Bank of England Could Hike Rates Twice More in 2026, Warns Wells Fargo.Economists at Wells Fargo say the balance of risks for the UK economy has shifted sharply in recent weeks, with inflation risks rising even as the growth outlook deteriorates. The bank said the Bank of England's latest policy meeting signalled growing concern among policymakers that higher energy costs and broader price pressures could.

WTI Crude Oil Weekly Forecast: Trump's China Trip and Higher Energy Prices - 17 May 2026.WTI Crude Oil futures went into this weekend above the $100.00 realm, finishing around the $100.650 ratio and early trading on Monday is likely to remain within nervous highs.

Pairs in Focus - USD/JPY, EUR/USD, Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, USD/MXN - 17 May 2026.Explore weekly insights on Forex, Bitcoin, gold, oil, and commodities with expert analysis and market trend forecasts.

US Dollar to Yen Forecast 2026-2027: Latest Bank Polling Sees USD/JPY Falling Below 150.Exchange Rates UK Research's latest May 2026 survey of major investment banks shows the USD/JPY exchange rate is expected to gradually decline from current levels near 159.00 towards the 145–150 region through 2027, signalling expectations for a broader Japanese yen recovery after several years of sustained weakness. The latest poll.

The Kevin Warsh Repricing and Inflation Points: Markets Weekly Outlook.Stock markets reached spectacular new highs just yesterday, heavily profiting from relentless artificial intelligence trends and a massive wave of record corporate earnings.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Changing of the Guard.Canadian financial markets were relatively steady this week, though rising bond yields signaled a modest firming in rate expectations. In the absence of major domestic data, markets were shaped by global forces, as oil price volatility and lingering inflation uncertainty pushed Government of Canada yields higher across the curve.

The Weekly Bottomline: Changing of the Guard.Canadian financial markets were relatively steady this week, though rising bond yields signaled a modest firming in rate expectations. In the absence of major domestic data, markets were shaped by global forces, as oil price volatility and lingering inflation uncertainty pushed Government of Canada yields higher across the curve.

The Weekly Bottomline:.Canadian financial markets were relatively steady this week, though rising bond yields signaled a modest firming in rate expectations. In the absence of major domestic data, markets were shaped by global forces, as oil price volatility and lingering inflation uncertainty pushed Government of Canada yields higher across the curve.

Headline Inflation in Canada to Jump But Core Pressures to Stay Contained.April's inflation report on Tuesday will be closely watched as the surge in oil prices from conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up gas prices.

Week Ahead: Rising US Rates Underpin Greenback.The US economy appears to be re-accelerating here in Q2 after nearly grinding to a halt in Q1 (0.5% annualized pace). April US CPI and PPI were more elevated than expected.

BOJ's Himino calls for 'holistic approach' on global monetary system.Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Saturday called for a "holistic approach" in designing the global future monetary system that ​does not confine options to central bank digital currencies and stablecoins.

Mayday: Rupee breaches 96 wall, pulls back after RBI intervention.The Indian rupee faces historic challenges, having plummeted to unprecedented levels against the US dollar. The surge in crude oil prices is a key factor in this decline.

USD/JPY Weekly Outlook: Rising US yields and a crumbling yen leave BOJ exposed.After suspected intervention activity from Japanese authorities created havoc with traditional market relationships the prior week, USD/JPY reverted to trading primarily off moves in the front-end of the US Treasury curve over the past five trading days. As shown in the rolling correlation matrix below, short-dated US yields once again emerged as the standout driver of the pair, providing a far better read on what matters and what does not heading into the new week.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 15 May: Powell exits as inflation fears roar.Fed Chair Powell's eight-year run as Fed Chair officially came to an end today, and he exited with markets under heavy pressure from sharply rising yields and renewed inflation concerns.

Singapore: NODX gains extend on AI cycle – DBS.Singapore: NODX gains extend on AI cycle – DBS

Japan: Energy shock lifts inflation more than GDP – ING.Japan: Energy shock lifts inflation more than GDP – ING

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Pennant Near Breakout Zone.Natural gas consolidates in a bullish pennant after a wedge breakout, with momentum building toward a potential breakout above key resistance while maintaining structured support levels.

Forecasting the upcoming week: Markets shift focus to PMIs and central bank events.Forecasting the upcoming week: Markets shift focus to PMIs and central bank events

Natural Gas News: June Futures Break 50-Day MA as Summer Heat Builds.June natural gas futures broke above the 50-day MA at $2.943 Friday as hotter late-May forecasts and a tighter-than-expected 85 Bcf storage build fuel a bullish breakout.

Asian FX: Dollar strength caps RMB-led optimism – OCBC.Asian FX: Dollar strength caps RMB-led optimism – OCBC

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous ¥-61.7K to ¥-75.1K.Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous ¥-61.7K to ¥-75.1K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 178.8K to 169.9K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 178.8K to 169.9K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-43.1K from previous £-63.9K.United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-43.1K from previous £-63.9K

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies As Trump Says He Is Losing Patience With Iran.Oil markets gained strong upside momentum ahead of the weekend.

Chinese Yuan: Growth outlook improves on US-China talks – DBS.Chinese Yuan: Growth outlook improves on US-China talks – DBS

US Dollar Index climbs to five-week high as hawkish Fed bets gather pace.US Dollar Index climbs to five-week high as hawkish Fed bets gather pace

British bonds under pressure. Yields at their highest in years.UK government bonds came under pressure as investors reacted to political uncertainty around Andy Burnham and fears of a looser fiscal policy. Rising yields, a weaker pound and memories of the 2022 gilt crisis have put fiscal discipline back at the centre of market concerns.

Indonesia: Rate hike expectations support Rupiah – ING.Indonesia: Rate hike expectations support Rupiah – ING