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Geopolitical tensions rise, but markets mostly keep their nerve

Heightened risk of renewed US-Iran hostilities following yesterday’s developments; Oil stabilizes and risk appetite remains supported; bitcoin climbed above $80k; RBA hikes but signals pause, pushing aussie lower; Dollar fails to rally on ME headlines; focus shifts to US prints and Fedspeak;

XM Group | 29 hari yang lalu

EBC Markets Briefing | Euro flatlines; Micron Technology rose to new high

The euro was flat Tuesday as US-Iran tensions and EU tariffs weighed, eurozone growth was weak, inflation rose, US GDP grew 2%, and oil surged.

EBC Financial Group | 29 hari yang lalu

XRP Sentiment Improves as Institutional Focus Grows

Ripple’s stronger institutional story is putting XRP back in focus as traders look for signs of renewed momentum.

VT Markets | 29 hari yang lalu

Yen Weakens as Demand for the US Dollar Returns

USD/JPY held near 157.22 on Tuesday following a volatile start to the week. Pressure on the Japanese yen has increased as demand for the US dollar has returned, with investors once again favouring the greenback as a defensive asset. The move comes amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, which threaten the fragile truce between the US and Iran.

RoboForex | 29 hari yang lalu

Dollar Firms on Geopolitical Risks as FX Markets Weaken and Oil Caps USD Gains | 5th May 2026

Markets turn defensive as USD strengthens on Middle East tensions. AUD/USD and GBP/USD weaken, EUR/USD tests support, while USD/CHF rises. USD/CAD stays range-bound as strong oil supports CAD. Overall, geopolitics drive USD strength and pressure major currencies.

Moneta Markets | 29 hari yang lalu

U.S.-Iran “Mini War” Escalates, Focus Turns to the Strait of Hormuz and RBA Decision

U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.39%, the Nasdaq down 0.17%, and the Dow Jones down 1.12%, as escalating tensions in the Middle East shifted market sentiment away from strong earnings optimism toward risk aversion. The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.2% to 98.404, supported by weaker risk appetite, while the euro and sterling edged lower.

ATFX | 29 hari yang lalu

JPY pairs remain in focus as traders watch key levels

In recent days, JPY pairs have been driven primarily by fears - or hopes - of BOJ intervention. Despite this, the yen remains one of the most undervalued currencies in the G-7, and recent comments from Japanese officials suggest increasing pressure on JPY sellers.

Born2trade | 29 hari yang lalu

Gold Holds Firm as Oil and Fed Signals Shape Momentum

XAAUSD steadied near key support as traders weighed future Fed easing, dollar direction and oil-driven inflation risk.

VT Markets | 29 hari yang lalu

How Economic Warfare Is Reshaping Global Markets

Pipelines, rare earths, oil policy and payment systems are reshaping global power as countries turn economic dependence into leverage.

VT Markets | 29 hari yang lalu

The UAE’s Exit Signals a New Era as Oil Markets Turn Unpredictable

DESCRIPTION: The United Arab Emirates exited OPEC after nearly 60 years, signalling a shift towards fragmented supply control. With Brent Crude above $100 and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, markets face rising volatility as geopolitics increasingly outweigh coordinated policy.

Headway | 30 hari yang lalu

Markets on Edge Gold Drops, Dollar Surges, Oil Spikes on Middle East Tensions | 4th May 2026

Markets stay cautious as USD strength and inflation concerns pressure gold and silver. AUD and NZD weaken on risk-off sentiment, while oil rallies toward $100 on Middle East tensions. Overall, geopolitics and hawkish central bank outlooks drive volatility and defensive positioning.

Moneta Markets | 30 hari yang lalu

Weekly Technical Outlook – Oil, USDJPY, AUDUSD

Oil fluctuates on Hormuz, Iran talk. USDJPY stabilises amid intervention risks, ahead of NFP data. AUDUSD holds near multi‑year highs amid potential RBA rate hike.

XM Group | 30 hari yang lalu

The yen is recovering

At the end of last week, the US dollar retreated to early March levels of 97.60, having rebounded to 98.10 at the time of writing.

FxPro | 30 hari yang lalu

AI and Iran optimism supports risk appetite as earnings continue

Trump says US to escort ships trapped in Hormuz but mixed signals on talks. Wall Street at record high as stellar Apple earnings underscore optimism. Palantir, AMD and ARM will be this week’s highlights ahead of NFP report. Yen unable to extend gains despite persisting intervention risks.

XM Group | 30 hari yang lalu