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SGD: MAS seen normalizing NEER policy band – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to reverse its earlier easing by normalizing the SGD Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) policy band.
Gold slips as Oil climbs, stoking fears of higher-for-longer rates
Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats as the week begins, down some 0.20% on Monday as Crude Oil prices trend up, increasing fears of an inflation spiral that might deter central banks, including the Federal Reserve (Fed), from lowering borrowing costs.
Forex Today: US Dollar falls even as failed talks and Hormuz shutdown spark risk-off wave
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell on Monday, as markets digest headlines of failed Iran-United States (US) peace talks over the weekend and reports that US President Donald Trump moved the US Navy to close the Strait of Hormuz, a development that would typically fuel a strong safe-haven bid for the Gre
Renminbi: Limited Petroyuan prospects in energy trade – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen examines Iran’s proposal to charge Strait of Hormuz tolls in Renminbi and finds it unlikely to trigger a major Petroyuan shift.
Colombia: Runoff risks and market caution – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish reviews Colombian presidential election dynamics ahead of the May 31, 2026 vote, noting that polls suggest a runoff where a unified right has an advantage over the Historic Pact candidate.
AUD/USD rebounds as US-Iran deal hopes boost risk sentiment and temper Dollar strength
AUD/USD stages a sharp reversal on Monday after opening the week with a gap lower, as investors reassess evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the prospects for a US-Iran deal.
Denmark: Spending resilience with higher energy costs – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s Louise Aggerstrøm Hansen and Asger Wilhelm Dalsjö report that Danish private consumption strengthened in March, with real spending excluding energy up 1.2% month-on-month and 3.8% year-on-year.
Trump says Iran wants a deal as Hormuz blockade officially begins
US President Donald Trump spoke at a press conference at the Oval Office and praised Vice-President JD Vance's work on Iran, saying that he “has done a very good job on Iran.”
Dow Jones Industrial Average edges lower as Goldman drags, Crude Oil climbs back over $100
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) edges lower on Monday, slipping around 50 points to trade near 47,900 after recovering from a much steeper drop at the open. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to trade above 6,800, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6% to push above 23,000.
Silver price declines as failed US-Iran talks lift Dollar, Oil-fueled inflation worries
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $74.10 on Monday at the time of writing, down 2.23% on the day after briefly dropping to an intraday low near $72.61. The white metal is attempting to stabilize its losses but remains under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Gold holds firm but lacks momentum as US-Iran tensions and Fed outlook weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) regains ground on Monday after a gap-down open, though upside remains limited as markets stay on edge amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,717, recovering from an intraday low near $4,632.
Germany: Recovery delayed by energy shock – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank economists say Germany’s recovery is being pushed back by higher energy costs and uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. They cut their 2026 growth forecast to 1.0% while keeping 2027 at 1.5%. Inflation is projected to average 2.7% this year.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD holds near 1.3460 as Iran talks disappoint traders
The Pound Sterling remains firm on Monday as talks between Iran and the US disappointed investors, triggering a reaction from the White House, while recent news suggested that Tehran could be considering abandoning uranium enrichment, a key condition set by the US to end the war.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bearish risks rise below 0.8000 as momentum indicators turn negative
USD/CHF edges lower on Monday but lacks follow-through selling as escalating US-Iran tensions and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates higher for longer, driven by rising Oil prices, help limit downside in the US Dollar (USD).
GBP/USD holds near 1.3460 as Iran talks disappoint traders
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains firm on Monday as talks between Iran and the US disappointed investors, triggering a reaction from the White House, while recent news suggests that Tehran could be considering abandoning uranium enrichment, a key condition set by the US to end the war.
USD/JPY holds onto light gain as Hormuz closure fuels safe-haven demand
The USD/JPY pair is trading with a neutral tone near 159.70 on Tuesday, up 0.27%, as markets react to a dramatic escalation in geopolitical tensions following headlines that the United States (US) has moved to effectively shut down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
WTI Oil surges on renewed Iran tensions as US blockade threat stokes supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $95.70 per barrel on Monday at the time of writing, rising 5.90% on the day but still struggling to regain the $100 threshold after last week’s sharp volatility.
GBP/JPY extends rally to six days as rising Oil prices weigh on Yen
The British Pound (GBP) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, with GBP/JPY extending its rally for a sixth consecutive day as rising Oil prices continue to weigh on the Yen. At the time of writing, the cross is trading around 214.87, its highest level since February 4.
USD: Blockade supports cautious rebound – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the US Dollar (USD) is firmer after President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports, with US Dollar Index (DXY) off its Asian highs and still seen within a broader bearish setup.
NZD: Hawkish pricing faces growth reality – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that recent New Zealand Dollar (NZD) gains on hawkish Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rhetoric look vulnerable. Markets now price nearly three hikes by year-end despite New Zealand’s negative output gap and below-trend growth.
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