WTI Oil Surges Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the United States’ crude oil benchmark, is currently trading around $79.00 during early European hours on Friday, marking its most significant weekly advance since April. This…

EUR/JPY Navigates Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Divergence as Yen Gains Fleeting Traction

The EUR/JPY currency pair is currently trading around the 185.80 mark on Thursday, showing marginal movement for the day after having scaled a one-month high earlier this week. This slight…

British Pound: Shorts on the run – ING | FXStreet

The British Pound has recently experienced a significant short squeeze, pushing its value higher against major currencies, particularly the Euro and US Dollar. This sudden surge is primarily attributed to…

OCBC Strategists Forecast Upside Risks for USD/SGD Amid Hormuz Standoff and Rising Inflationary Pressures in Singapore

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong have issued an analysis flagging slight upside risks for the USD/SGD exchange rate, citing the persistent standoff in the Strait of Hormuz…

New Zealand Dollar Gains Traction Amid Renewed US-Iran Diplomatic Hopes and Divergent Central Bank Policies

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) demonstrated notable strength against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, extending its recent upward trajectory as global markets reacted to renewed optimism surrounding potential US-Iran…

Gold slumps below $4,800 on renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions | FXStreet

The price of gold (XAU/USD) experienced a significant slump during the early Asian trading session on Monday, settling around $4,775. This downturn comes as global markets digest renewed and escalating…

US President Trump Confirms Iran Talks in Islamabad Amid Renewed Threats and Hormuz Tensions

United States President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that American representatives are slated to engage in negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, commencing Monday evening. This diplomatic initiative, however,…

China: Policy easing expectations trimmed – DBS | FXStreet

DBS Group Research economists have reported that China’s economy achieved a 5.0% year-on-year GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, marking an acceleration from the 4.5% recorded in Q4…

AI: Competitive edge debate – UBS | FXStreet

The global economy stands at the precipice of a technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence frequently heralded as the next great catalyst for productivity growth. However, according to Paul Donovan, Chief…

DBS Group Research Forecasts Rising Singapore Inflation in March 2026 Amid Middle East Energy Pressures

Singapore is bracing for an uptick in inflationary pressures in March 2026, with DBS Group Research projecting a rise in both core and headline inflation figures. The financial institution anticipates…