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Markets Brace for a Potentially Turbulent Fed Transition

Markets Brace for a Potentially Turbulent Fed Transition

Mr. Kevin Warsh assumes leadership of the Federal Reserve at a particularly fragile moment for markets. With inflation remaining stubbornly high and bond yields near multi-year highs, investors are increasingly concerned that a more hawkish Fed could trigger heightened volatility across equity markets.
Headway | 15日前
A new barrier for oil

A new barrier for oil

Oil continues to react sensitively to White House rhetoric; nevertheless, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, global reserves are dwindling rapidly, and the market’s calm suggests complacency.
FxPro | 15日前
Yields are boosting the dollar

Yields are boosting the dollar

The US dollar is gaining ground on the back of increasingly hawkish expectations for the Fed’s rate hikes, pushing up bond yields as investors scale back expectations of a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East.
FxPro | 15日前
Risk-Off Sentiment Pressures Global FX Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate | 20th May, 2026

Risk-Off Sentiment Pressures Global FX Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate | 20th May, 2026

Risk-off sentiment dominates global FX markets as escalating Middle East tensions boost safe-haven demand for the US Dollar. GBP, AUD, EUR, and CAD remain under pressure, while USD/CAD and USD/CNY stay supported by hawkish Fed expectations and defensive positioning. Traders are focused on upcoming FOMC Minutes and geopolitical developments for the next major market catalyst.
Moneta Markets | 15日前
Nvidia holds the key to the next leg in risk assets

Nvidia holds the key to the next leg in risk assets

No light at the end of the Middle East talks tunnel; oil prices remain dangerously high; US equity markets are shielded by Nvidia earnings expectations, ignoring elevated yields; Disappointment from Nvidia results and FOMC minutes could trigger a broader correction; Dollar/yen rally pauses, pound retains yesterday’s gains;
XM Group | 15日前
EUR/USD Near Six-Week Low as Market Tensions Rise

EUR/USD Near Six-Week Low as Market Tensions Rise

EUR/USD slipped to 1.1598 on Wednesday, keeping the pair at its lowest level in six weeks. The US dollar is supported by the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, which is increasing inflationary risks and raising expectations of potential Federal Reserve tightening.
RoboForex | 15日前
Silver caught in a price trap

Silver caught in a price trap

After a long period of calm, volatility has returned to the silver market. Silver surged to a two-month high, rallying more than 20% from its May lows in just a week. However, concerns over tighter monetary policy and rising bond yields have since put pressure on prices.
FxPro | 16日前
The dollar is making a tactical retreat

The dollar is making a tactical retreat

The US dollar has retreated following Donald Trump’s statement that he was postponing the resumption of bombing Iran. According to the US president, he was asked to do so by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE because negotiations with Tehran are underway.
FxPro | 16日前