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…

President Trump Expresses Trust in Iranians, Announces Weekend Talks in Islamabad Amidst Diplomatic Push for Nuclear De-escalation

In a significant diplomatic overture, then-US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC News that he could trust Iranians, announcing that direct talks between American and Iranian representatives…

Geopolitical Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Drive Market Volatility, Soften US Dollar Momentum Amid Lingering Uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY) finds itself losing upward momentum, currently hovering near the critical 98.00 psychological threshold. This shift comes as a fleeting sense of relief, spurred by news…

Geopolitical Tensions and Monetary Policy Divergence Drive EUR/USD Retreat

The EUR/USD currency pair is trading in negative territory, hovering near 1.1780 during the early Asian session on Friday, marking a notable retreat from its recent eight-week highs. This downward…