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Dollar Strengthens as Hawkish Fed Bets Pressure Gold, Silver and Oil | 15th May, 2026
Markets turn defensive as strong US data and hawkish Fed expectations boost the USD. Gold and silver remain bearish, oil softens near $97.50, and USD/CAD strengthens on weaker commodity sentiment. Overall, rising yields and Dollar strength dominate market direction amid cautious sentiment.
Moneta Markets
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19 days ago
Yen Faces Headwinds from US Rates and Rising Energy Costs
Stronger US rates, rising energy costs, and dollar strength are pressuring Japan’s currency this week.
VT Markets
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19 days ago
Oil Prices Firm as Hormuz Closure Maintains Supply Concerns
Oil prices remain supported as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed and geopolitical tensions keep the supply-risk premium elevated.
VT Markets
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19 days ago
China’s PPP Lead Over the US Highlights the Shifting Global Economic Balance
China has remained ahead of the United States in GDP measured by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) since 2014. Whilst the US continues to dominate global finance and capital markets, China’s expanding economic scale increasingly shapes discussions surrounding technology, supply chains, and the future structure of the global economy.
Headway
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20 days ago
The ECB and BoE are unlikely to rush with rate hikes
The US dollar took two steps forward and one back following another batch of hawkish macroeconomic data and new record highs for US indices.
FxPro
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20 days ago
Three signs of a bearish crypto market
Three signs of a bear market in crypto: performance remains worse than equities, the sentiment index cannot hold above 50, and Bitcoin is facing resistance at the 200-day MA.
FxPro
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20 days ago
Stocks hit new highs despite rising yields and Trump-Xi showdown
AI-fuelled stock rally shows no sign of easing as Cisco latest to smash earnings. US PPI data adds to heightened inflation risks as Treasury yields jump. Trump and Xi hold talks but lack of details keeps markets in suspense. Pound finds some love from upbeat GDP data as Starmer’s woes worsen.
XM Group
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20 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | South Korea set to surpass India's market cap
South Korea's AI-driven stock rally lifted it to the world's 7th-largest market, while India lagged amid weak currency and foreign outflows.
EBC Financial Group
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20 days ago
Today Technical Analysis: Gold faces strong resistance at $4,700 level on renewed strength in US dollar
The SP500 continues to display strong bullish structure on the hourly timeframe after rebounding sharply from the 7,346 low. Price has been respecting the short-term moving averages during minor pullbacks.
STARTRADER
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20 days ago
Today Fundamental Analysis: Nasdaq and S&P 500 surge to new record highs driven by tech companies
U.S. stock futures moved higher early Thursday after technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs. Semiconductor stocks such as Nvidia and Micron Technology remained major drivers of market gains amid ongoing optimism around AI-related growth.
STARTRADER
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20 days ago
NVIDIA's H200 AI Chip Sales: Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities
NVIDIA's stock rises on the U.S. approval of H200 AI chip sales to China, but risks from geopolitical tensions and export controls remain key concerns.
VT Markets
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20 days ago
Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Inflation and Fed Hike Bets
The US Dollar rises as strong inflation data boosts expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with geopolitical tensions adding pressure.
VT Markets
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20 days ago
GBP/USD Under Policy Pressure: What Lies Ahead for the Prime Minister?
GBP/USD held at 1.3528 on Thursday following an overnight decline. The pound remains under pressure, close to its lowest levels since late April, amid media reports of a potential leadership contest within the ruling party. According to The Times, British Health Minister Wes Streeting is preparing to launch a campaign against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
RoboForex
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20 days ago
GBP/USD Under Policy Pressure: What Lies Ahead for the Prime Minister?
GBP/USD held at 1.3528 on Thursday following an overnight decline. The pound remains under pressure, close to its lowest levels since late April, amid media reports of a potential leadership contest within the ruling party. According to The Times, British Health Minister Wes Streeting is preparing to launch a campaign against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
RoboForex
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20 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Oil markets cheer US-China summit; Accenture share tanked
Oil prices edged higher as markets focused on Iran tensions, tighter global supply, and a key US-China meeting on tariffs and trade.
EBC Financial Group
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20 days ago
Markets Cautious Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit as Traders Await Key Economic Data | 14th May, 2026
Markets are cautious ahead of the Trump–Xi summit and key US/UK data. Gold holds mildly bullish near $4,700, silver stays weak, USD/JPY trades range-bound, AUD/USD softens on trade uncertainty, and GBP/USD consolidates. Overall, traders await clearer geopolitical and economic signals.
Moneta Markets
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20 days ago
Oracle Capitalizes on AI Backlog, Pushing Stock Higher
Oracle's stock rose after Wedbush supported its AI spending, citing strong demand and long-term customer commitments, despite concerns over high capex.
VT Markets
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20 days ago
US Earnings Season Remains Exceptionally Strong as Big Tech Drives Markets Higher
The US earnings season’s peak now appears to have passed, and corporate results remain notably stronger than historical averages. Big Tech continues to dominate profit growth within the S&P500, supported by fresh buyback programmes and resilient forward guidance, helping the US equities remain close to record highs despite elevated rates and persistent inflation concerns.
Headway
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21 days ago
JPY — possibility of new intervention?
Last week's interventions pushed USD/JPY down from the 160.70 peak. We're back at 157.50, and the yen's rebound points to a possible fresh intervention.
Born2trade
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21 days ago
Time Is on Crude’s Side
Oil is in a race against time. The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the greater the chances of higher Brent and WTI prices in the longer term.
FxPro
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21 days ago
