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USD Strength Extends as Fed Hawkish Bets Pressure Major Currencies | 19th May, 2026
USD strength continues to dominate global FX markets as expectations of a prolonged hawkish Fed support broad USD demand. GBP, AUD, NZD, and CHF remain under pressure amid weak risk sentiment and political uncertainty. USD/CHF and DXY stay bullish, while GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and NZD/USD maintain bearish outlooks ahead of key US economic data and Fed commentary.
Moneta Markets
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EBC Markets Briefing | South African rand down; ServiceNow became the winner
EM currencies fell as the South African rand weakened after Trump paused an Iran strike, while rising oil prices supported carry trades.
EBC Financial Group
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Gold Recovers Some Losses: What’s Driving the Market?
Gold rose to 4,600 USD per ounce on Tuesday, continuing its recovery from the previous session, and is now trading around 4,548 USD. Market sentiment was supported by hopes of a possible resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran, which has somewhat eased concerns over inflation and the energy crisis.
RoboForex
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Oil, yields and Nvidia test investors’ stamina
Middle East negotiations continue to dominate market sentiment; Elevated oil prices and Treasury yields cast a shadow over equities; A strong market decline could force Trump’s hand; could Nvidia earnings trigger it? Dollar/yen reached ¥159, fresh intervention is imminent; has the BoJ learnt its lesson?
XM Group
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AUD/USD Drops Amid Rising Fuel Costs and RBA Concerns
Higher oil prices and RBA warnings on inflation push AUD/USD lower, while weak consumer sentiment limits upside support.
VT Markets
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Nikkei Falls as NVIDIA Tech Stocks Weigh on Japan Market
Tech stock weakness led by NVIDIA pressures the Japanese market, though value shares and domestic growth provide partial support.
VT Markets
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The US Bond Yields Above 5% Revive Fears of Further Fed Tightening
The US 30-year Treasury yields have once again climbed above 5%, approaching levels not seen in nearly twenty years. Markets are increasingly questioning the prospect of near-term Fed rate cuts as inflation risks remain elevated and traders begin discussing the possibility of inflation returning above 4%. Rising yields are reinforcing pressure on risk assets whilst supporting the US dollar.
Headway
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Today Technical Analysis: Gold Falls Below $4,500 as the Dollar Index Push Higher
Gold remains under clear bearish pressure on the hourly timeframe. The chart shows a sustained sequence of lower highs and lower lows, confirming that sellers continue to dominate short-term momentum. The sharp decline accelerated after price broke beneath the previous consolidation area around $4,600, leading to a fast bearish expansion toward the $4,480 low.
STARTRADER
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Today Fundamental Analysis: Oil Prices Jump As Tensions Between the US and Iran Continue
Oil prices surged, with Brent crude rising above $111 per barrel and WTI climbing above $107, as fears of supply disruptions intensified.
STARTRADER
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Gold is on a selling spree
The US dollar posted its best weekly gain in the last two months on the realisation that the conflict in the Middle East is set to continue. The US-China summit failed to yield any breakthroughs on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, and Donald Trump’s threats are not working.
FxPro
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Bitcoin is on the brink of a knockdown
The crypto market is losing ground: BTC is at critical support near $76K. ETF outflows and weak demand add pressure, with a drop to $65K still a risk.
FxPro
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USD Strength Pressures FX Markets as Euro and Pound Extend Losses | 18th May, 2026
USD strength dominates FX as rising US inflation expectations reinforce a hawkish Fed outlook. Major currencies (EUR, GBP, CAD) remain under pressure amid risk-off sentiment. GBP/USD, EUR/USD, EUR/GBP stay bearish; USD/CAD bullish; EUR/JPY range-bound with downside bias. Overall outlook: continued USD-led momentum across markets.
Moneta Markets
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Dollar strengthens amid rising geopolitical risks
Dollar hits 2-month high on Middle East tensions - Higher oil prices add to inflation fears and increase Fed hike bets - Yen enters intervention zone, pound weakens ahead of key data - Wall Street pulls back, gold falls below key support zone
XM Group
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USD/JPY Rises for Sixth Straight Day: Yen Back on the Cusp of Intervention
USD/JPY climbed to 158.93 on Monday, marking the yen's sixth consecutive session of decline. The Japanese currency is under pressure from a stronger dollar amid rising expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to curb inflation.
RoboForex
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WTI and Brent Rally on Renewed Iran Risk and Energy Security Worries
Oil jumps as renewed Iran conflict risk and UAE drone incidents revive supply fears and inflation pressure.
VT Markets
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“Sell in May”: Is Wall Street Starting to Take Profits?
The “Sell in May” seasonal effect is back in focus as markets enter a more fragile phase in 2026. Equities, crypto, and gold are all showing signs of weakening momentum, while traders face rising volatility, thinner liquidity, and growing profit-taking pressure across major asset classes.
IUX
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EBC Markets Briefing | Gold flatlines; sterling on losing streak
Gold was flat as Middle East tensions, rising Treasury yields, and inflation concerns weighed on risk appetite, while Asian gold ETFs saw an eighth month of inflows.
EBC Financial Group
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US Hints at Potential Resumption of Military Action Against Iran
Key Focus Today: Markets face a barrage of critical economic data releases this week, including Japan’s GDP, UK CPI, Eurozone PMIs, the Fed minutes, and Nvidia's earnings. These data points will not only test economic resilience across nations but also likely dictate the short-term direction of the currently volatile forex, US equity, and commodity markets.
ATFX
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EURUSD finds footing at one‑month lows near 1.1600
EURUSD halts losses near April highs. Key test: break above SMA cluster overhead. Momentum signals show easing selling pressure.
XM Group
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DJ30 Faces Pressure from Soaring Crude and Inflation Fears
US stocks retreat as rising oil prices and inflation fears weigh on equities, with Dow futures falling over 300 points.
VT Markets
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