WTI Oil steadies below $98.00 amid mild hopes of an US-Iran peace deal.WTI Oil steadies below $98.00 amid mild hopes of an US-Iran peace deal

BoJ's Ueda: Agreed that BOJ and government will continue to coordinate closely.BoJ's Ueda: Agreed that BOJ and government will continue to coordinate closely

RBI helping hand muscles breathing room for rupee, cools forward premiums.The Indian rupee strengthened to close above 96 per dollar for the first time in a week, following aggressive interventions by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank sold billions of dollars and engaged in buy/sell swaps, pushing the rupee up despite rising crude oil prices.

Australian Dollar slumps against US Dollar as hawkish RBA bets fade.Australian Dollar slumps against US Dollar as hawkish RBA bets fade

Euro eases towards 1.1600 with geopolitical uncertainty offsetting upbeat data.Euro eases towards 1.1600 with geopolitical uncertainty offsetting upbeat data

Canadian Dollar: Eyes 200-DMA against USD as politics contained – BBH.Canadian Dollar: Eyes 200-DMA against USD as politics contained – BBH

Brent: Supply shock keeps prices supported – Rabobank.Brent: Supply shock keeps prices supported – Rabobank

Lagarde speech: Long-term inflation expectations broadly well-anchored.Lagarde speech: Long-term inflation expectations broadly well-anchored

US Dollar Index: Consolidation near resistance – OCBC.US Dollar Index: Consolidation near resistance – OCBC

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Slips to $98.75 as Brent Tests $105 — NatGas Breakout Gaining Steam?.One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI faces downside pressure after channel violation, Brent holds $105.79 support, and Natural Gas breaks higher with RSI above 55.

Deutsche Bank US Dollar to Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Seen Falling to 150 by End-2026.The US Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate has remained close to 159.0 after recovering from intervention-driven declines earlier this month. Although the pair remains elevated in the near term, Deutsche Bank expects a gradual move lower over the medium term and forecasts USD/JPY at 150 by the end of 2026.

Japanese Yen: Under pressure as USD eyes 160.50 – Societe Generale.Japanese Yen: Under pressure as USD eyes 160.50 – Societe Generale

British Pound sits near two-week high vs weak JPY; bulls shrug off weak UK Retail Sales.British Pound sits near two-week high vs weak JPY; bulls shrug off weak UK Retail Sales

Germany Ifo Business Climate Improves Further, but Recovery Still Fragile.Germany's Ifo Business Climate index improved modestly in May, offering signs that Europe's largest economy may be stabilizing after months of weakness, though underlying conditions remain uneven across sectors. Business Climate index rose from 84.5 to 84.9, beating expectations of 84.2.

When does this end?.World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.

Indian Rupee: RBI signal slows depreciation – OCBC.Indian Rupee: RBI signal slows depreciation – OCBC

JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently.Investment bank JPMorgan said on ​Friday that Turkey's central ‌bank was likely to hike its key ​interest rate to ​40% and could even ⁠do so before its ​next planned meeting ​in June following the latest bout of politically-driven market turbulence.

Intraday Analysis 22.05.2026.Intraday analysis covering NZDUSD, EURJPY, and NAS 100 begins to rebound, focusing on short-term price action, key support and resistance levels, and intraday market momentum across major instruments. NZDUSD tests critical floor The Kiwi spiked lower, as the pair hovers around the psychological level of 0.5900, amid dollar buyers struggling to hold on to their gains.

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen.The pound ​edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and ‌Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK data for April showed retail sales fell by the most in nearly a year and Britain's public finances deteriorated sharply.

First Light News: Geopolitics, PMIs & a New Fed Chair.With sentiment largely headline-driven on Thursday, finding a directional bias across US equity benchmarks proved challenging before a late recovery pushed stocks into the green.

Forex market today: Dollar steady, pound weakens after UK data.The US Dollar remained resilient against major currencies on Friday as investors continued to assess developments surrounding the ongoing Middle East conflict and possible negotiations between the United States and Iran. The greenback held firm after a volatile trading session on Thursday, while market participants also awaited fresh economic data from Europe and the United States.

Australian Dollar Loses Momentum After May Peaks.The RBA's third consecutive interest rate increase to 4.35% reflects the regulator's concern over rising inflation: the conflict in the Middle East is increasing energy costs and putting upward pressure on prices. Annual consumer inflation stood at 4.6% in March.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Upside stalls around 159.00 on US-Iran deal hopes.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Upside stalls around 159.00 on US-Iran deal hopes

Japanese Yen: Energy and rates keep Yen under pressure – Commerzbank.Japanese Yen: Energy and rates keep Yen under pressure – Commerzbank

Canadian Dollar remains subdued as USD gains on hawkish Fed expectations.Canadian Dollar remains subdued as USD gains on hawkish Fed expectations

Turkey Trade Balance above expectations (-8.51B) in April: Actual (-8.5B).Turkey Trade Balance above expectations (-8.51B) in April: Actual (-8.5B)

France Business Climate in Manufacturing registered at 102 above expectations (100) in May.France Business Climate in Manufacturing registered at 102 above expectations (100) in May

Euro remains depressed near 0.8650 against the British Pound despite upbeat German data.Euro remains depressed near 0.8650 against the British Pound despite upbeat German data

UK Retail Sales Fall -1.3% mom in April as Consumer Demand Weakens.UK retail sales contracted sharply in April, reinforcing signs that household demand is weakening as higher living costs and economic uncertainty continue weighing on consumers. Retail sales volumes fell -1.3% mom, much worse than expectations for a -0.6% decline, reversing part of March's 0.6% rebound and following February's -0.8% fall.

British Pound holds losses below 1.3450 on disappointing UK Retail Sales data.British Pound holds losses below 1.3450 on disappointing UK Retail Sales data