Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats While Traders Wait For Iran's Comments.Oil markets are losing ground as traders bet that U.S. will not restart the military operation against Iran.

USD/JPY slides toward 156.60 as safe-haven Yen gains on Middle East tensions.USD/JPY slides toward 156.60 as safe-haven Yen gains on Middle East tensions

USD: Inflation pressures stay firm – Wells Fargo.USD: Inflation pressures stay firm – Wells Fargo

UK: War shock weighs on growth outlook – Nomura.UK: War shock weighs on growth outlook – Nomura

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count came in at 410, above expectations (409).United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count came in at 410, above expectations (409)

US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Pressures Support—Breakdown Risk Builds.The US Dollar remains under pressure, with price action grinding lower into a support zone that has held the recent range together. The broader trend remains tilted to the downside, and the lack of meaningful recovery attempts underscores persistent selling pressure.

U.S. Dollar Retreats Despite Strong Non Farm Payrolls Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is losing ground amid falling demand for safe-haven assets.

Major European indices close lower on the day.As London/European traders headfor the exits, the US stock indices remain higher led by the NASDAQ index with a gain of 1.32%. The S&P index is up 0.71% while the Dow Industrial Average is near unchanged.

Euro climbs as Hormuz tensions eclipse hot US jobs report.Euro climbs as Hormuz tensions eclipse hot US jobs report

Crude Oil Weekly Price Analysis – Oil Continues to Search for Stability.Crude oil has another choppy week, as it looks like we are trying to settle into a range.

Natural Gas Weekly Price Analysis – Natural Gas Choppy for the Week.Natural gas has a choppy week yet again, as smaller moves continue to be the norm.

Brent: Risk premium persists after Iran conflict – Commerzbank.Brent: Risk premium persists after Iran conflict – Commerzbank

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulation.Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday he expected there to be a "wrestle" between the ​United States and international regulators on the treatment of ‌stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency he sees as a potential threat to financial stability.

Turkey Treasury Cash Balance increased to -251.242B in April from previous -279.58B.Turkey Treasury Cash Balance increased to -251.242B in April from previous -279.58B

Mixed Feelings After the April Non-Farm Payrolls Beat and Consumer Sentiment Miss.Yesterday, Iran reported US strikes on its capital and a few key energy-producing regions (including Bandar Abbas and Sirik – close to Hormuz), which came as a direct response to the Iranian firing on Gulf countries at the beginning of the week.

Weekly Focus – Higher Hopes of Hormuz Harmony.This week has been light on the data front so developments in the US-Iran war have shaped markets. The spot oil price declined from USD 115/bbl to around USD 100/bbl following reports of a US one-page memo to the Islamic Republic with suggestions on how to formally end the war while setting up a 30-day period for detailed talks.

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Falls to 48.2, Near 2022 Lows as Inflation Concerns Persist.US consumer sentiment weakened slightly in May, remaining near the depressed levels last seen during the 2022 inflation shock as households continued expressing concern about high prices and deteriorating buying conditions.

Mixed feelings after the April Non-Farm Payrolls beat and Consumer Sentiment miss – Market Check.Global Markets update: US equities remain stoic following retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy hubs and a solid NFP beat of 115K. Despite a miss in consumer sentiment and higher inflation expectations, the cold-truce narrative persists.

CEE FX: Diverging guidance caps upside – ING.CEE FX: Diverging guidance caps upside – ING

CAD: Softer jobs data supports on-hold BoC view – TD Securities.CAD: Softer jobs data supports on-hold BoC view – TD Securities

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Are We Looking for a Range?.The oil markets look to me as if they are trying to settle into a range. A wide one, but a range nonetheless.

US: Payrolls Remain Firm in April, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.3%.Nonfarm payrolls rose by 115k in April, down from March's gain of 185k but ahead of the consensus forecast calling for a smaller print of 65k. Revisions to the two prior months subtracted a total of 16k from the previously reported figures, with February revised lower (-156k from -133k) and March slightly higher (+185k from +178k).

Canada's Unemployment Rate Rises as More People Look for Work .Canada's economy lost 18k jobs in April (-0.1% m/m), undershooting consensus expectations for a 10k gain. Employment is now virtually unchanged following February's sharp decline.

United States Nonfarm Payrolls beat expectations: Why is the US Dollar weakening?.United States Nonfarm Payrolls beat expectations: Why is the US Dollar weakening?

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to Drift.Natural gas continues to see overhead pressure, as demand this time of year is a major problem for pricing. Natural gas is currently in “shoulder season.

Markets Embrace Strong US Employment Report, but Iran Remains the Bigger Risk.The US jobs report gave stock markets exactly what they wanted — proof the economy is still holding up without reigniting fears of runaway inflation. Stocks liked it, the Fed will likely like it, and recession fears eased further.

USD/JPY edges lower as robust US payrolls clash with persistent Yen intervention threats.USD/JPY edges lower as robust US payrolls clash with persistent Yen intervention threats

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls defend 100-day SMA while momentum remains subdued.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls defend 100-day SMA while momentum remains subdued

Canada Employment Falls -17.7k as Unemployment Rises to 6.9%.Canada's labor market weakened notably in April as employment unexpectedly declined and the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in months. Total employment fell by -17.7k during the month, sharply missing expectations for a modest gain of 5.1k.

US Payrolls Beat Expectations With 115k Growth, But Wage Growth Stays Calm.US job growth slowed in April but remained significantly stronger than expectes. Non-Farm Payrolls increased by 115k during the month, comfortably above consensus forecasts near 60k, while March payrolls were revised higher from 178k to 185k.