Swiss Franc dips as rising US yields overshadow stronger Swiss growth.Swiss Franc dips as rising US yields overshadow stronger Swiss growth

Canadian Dollar: CPI strength seen above BoC track – TD Securities.Canadian Dollar: CPI strength seen above BoC track – TD Securities

Japanese Yen: Fiscal risks support renewed Takaichi trades – DBS.Japanese Yen: Fiscal risks support renewed Takaichi trades – DBS

Canadian Dollar: Rebound against US Dollar nears 200-DMA – Societe Generale.Canadian Dollar: Rebound against US Dollar nears 200-DMA – Societe Generale

Eurozone Trade Surplus Shrinks Sharply to EUR 7.8B as Exports to US Collapse.Eurozone trade data deteriorated sharply in March as exports weakened significantly while imports continued rising, highlighting the growing pressure from slowing global demand and escalating trade disruptions. Eurozone recorded a goods trade surplus of EUR 7.8B in March 2026, down dramatically from EUR 34.1B a year earlier.

US Dollar Index: Rally pause as data focus shifts – OCBC.US Dollar Index: Rally pause as data focus shifts – OCBC

Euro area trade surplus narrows in March as energy deficit widens on Middle East conflict.The good news at least is that the overall trade balance is still running a surplus but that room is narrowing, with it being lesser than the €11.1 billion (revised) surplus in February. In March, the trade balance for energy recorded a deficit of €25.3 billion and that is a marked increase from the €19.7 billion deficit recorded in February.

Russian rouble at over three-year high against yuan ahead of Putin's visit to China.The Russian rouble hit its strongest level against China's yuan, Russia's most traded foreign currency, since February 2023 on Tuesday ahead of ​President Vladimir Putin's visit to China with new business deals on the ‌agenda.

Sterling falls after UK hiring slowdown raises economic concerns.The British pound slipped on Tuesday after fresh labour market data showed a sharp slowdown in hiring activity across the UK, adding pressure on sterling and raising questions over the strength of the country's economic outlook. According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain's employers reduced hiring and posted fewer job vacancies in April.

Eurozone Trade Balance s.a. dipped from previous €7B to €3.5B in March.Eurozone Trade Balance s.a. dipped from previous €7B to €3.5B in March

Polish Zloty: Limited downside risk – Commerzbank.Polish Zloty: Limited downside risk – Commerzbank

BOE weighs 'guardrails' on total stablecoins issued over holding limits.The Bank of ​England is considering ‌imposing "temporary guardrails" on stablecoin ​volumes that ​could be issued under ⁠its regulatory ​framework instead of ​holding limits, Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden ​said Tuesday.

Rupee hits record low as oil surge strains finances.The Indian rupee fell to a fresh lifetime low on Tuesday as mounting external pressures continued to weigh on the currency. Rising oil prices linked to the prolonged Iran conflict and higher US Treasury yields added to concerns surrounding India's external balances.

Sterling slips after UK jobs data, politics in focus.Sterling dipped on Tuesday after data showed that Britain's employers reined in their hiring and posted fewer job vacancies in April.

Japanese Yen slides further below 159.00, nearly three-week low vs USD on Mideast tensions.Japanese Yen slides further below 159.00, nearly three-week low vs USD on Mideast tensions

Canada CPI expected to show rising inflation in April, pressuring BoC rate outlook.Canada CPI expected to show rising inflation in April, pressuring BoC rate outlook

Brent: Sensitive to Iran headlines after pullback – Danske Bank.Brent: Sensitive to Iran headlines after pullback – Danske Bank

Rupee hits all-time low on mounting external finance pressures, rising US yields.The Indian rupee fell to a lifetime low on Tuesday, weighed by intensifying external pressures, with the protracted Iran conflict driving ​a sustained surge in oil prices and pushing U.S. Treasury yields higher.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Fresh upside likely if it breaks above 99.40.US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Fresh upside likely if it breaks above 99.40

Australian Dollar falls vs Japanese Yen as RBA Minutes flag inflation, growth risks.Australian Dollar falls vs Japanese Yen as RBA Minutes flag inflation, growth risks

Fed: Rate cuts pushed out as risks rise – BNY.Fed: Rate cuts pushed out as risks rise – BNY

Crude Oil –19.05.2026.Crude Oil managed to pass above the resistance of 96.90 which could push for an advance towards the target of 106.00-108.35. Prices are facing support around 93.90 where as long as the market holds above it, more advance will be expected.

USD/JPY –19.05.2026.USDJPY managed to hit the target of 157.50-70 and above. As we see from the chart, the market still has the chance for a further advance as this zone could control the market movement between support 155.00 and .resistance 160.20-60 Above 160.60 more advance  is likely with resistance at 161.95.

Norwegian Krone: Energy shock supports strength – Commerzbank.Norwegian Krone: Energy shock supports strength – Commerzbank

WTI: Falling Production and Deadlock in Negotiations.As a result of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the combined volume of halted oil production in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain reached 10.5 million barrels per day in April, triggering record declines in global oil inventories. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts a drop in global inventories of 8.5 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026 before supplies through the strait begin to recover.

Oil: Fragmented energy order risks new price splits – Rabobank.Oil: Fragmented energy order risks new price splits – Rabobank

EUR/JPY Forecast: Euro Pressures 185 Resistance as Carry Trade Supports Upside - 19 May 2026.EUR/JPY remains bullish as yen weakness supports the carry trade, with 185–185.50 as key resistance and 182 as the main dip-buying zone.

MUFG Dollar to Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Risks Testing 160 as Japan Fiscal Fears Build.The dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate strengthened to highs near 158.5 at the start of the week, maintaining pressure on the Japanese currency after another rise in US Treasury yields. MUFG notes that the yen remains vulnerable in the short term, especially with energy prices rising again and global bond markets under renewed.

Asian FX: Breather as Oil and yields ease – OCBC.Asian FX: Breather as Oil and yields ease – OCBC

Rupee finds some footing on dollar offers from state-run, foreign banks.The Indian rupee edged higher on Tuesday, recovering from an early dip near an all-time low. Dollar offers from state-run lenders and foreign banks provided support, with traders suspecting central bank intervention.