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FX Markets Open Quietly on Thin Liquidity, 18 May 2026
FX markets opened Monday with thin liquidity typical of Asian session starts, with indicative prices near Friday's close and caution advised for volatile swings.
Anthropic shadow IPO market flashes trillion-dollar valuations
Anthropic's private market ticker on Forge shows trillion-dollar valuations, offering a rare window into pre-IPO demand for the AI startup.
Deutsche Bank sees room for further EUR/GBP rally
Deutsche Bank analysts see further upside for EUR/GBP as UK political uncertainty weighs on sterling, following a sharp selloff triggered by news that Andy Burnham may challenge for the premiership.
BlackRock may invest up to $10 billion in SpaceX IPO, report says
BlackRock has discussed investing $5 billion to $10 billion in SpaceX's upcoming IPO, which could be the largest stock market flotation ever at a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion.
Powell exits as inflation fears drive yields to multi-year highs
Fed Chair Powell's final day saw US Treasury yields spike to multi-year highs as rising oil prices fueled renewed inflation fears, pressuring risk assets and the dollar.
Gold tumbles as higher yields, stronger USD weigh on bullion
Gold prices fell sharply as rising bond yields and a stronger US dollar pressured the precious metal, with key resistance near $4,760 capping recent rallies.
Oil prices and yields surge as Trump's Beijing visit ends without trade breakthrough
Oil prices and bond yields surged after President Trump's visit to Beijing ended without a trade breakthrough, disappointing markets hoping for progress on tariffs or Iran.
UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high as Burnham challenge looms
UK 30-year gilt yields surged to a 28-year high above 5.8% as traders priced in political risk from a potential Labour leadership challenge by Andy Burnham, dragging the pound toward its worst week since 2024.
Dollar Steady in 2026 but Rate-Cut Bets Could Shift the Outlook
The US dollar has traded in a narrow range this year as traders question the durability of high interest rates, with growing expectations of rate cuts potentially triggering a shift in currency markets.
The Real Cost of Forex Trading—Beyond the Spread
The true cost of forex trading extends far beyond the headline spread, encompassing commissions, swap rates, slippage, and other hidden fees that can significantly impact a trader's bottom line.
FX Option Expiries for 15 May: EUR/USD 1.1675 in Focus as Risk-Off Hits
FX option expiries for 15 May highlight EUR/USD at 1.1675, but a risk-off wave is driving the dollar higher and breaking key technical levels.
Japan intervention unlikely to sustainably curb yen weakness, poll shows
A Reuters poll shows that Japan's currency intervention is unlikely to sustainably curb yen weakness, as USD/JPY climbs back to 158.50, near two-week highs.
KOSPI 8K record short-lived as Iran nerves bite
South Korea's KOSPI briefly touched a record above 8,000 before retreating as geopolitical jitters over Iran and a risk-off tone weighed on Asian equities, while the dollar found support from rising US Treasury yields.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8415, well above estimate
The PBOC set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8415, significantly weaker than the market estimate of 6.7976, signaling potential further yuan depreciation.
Japan April PPI surges 4.9% y/y, well above 3% forecast
Japan's April producer price index surged 4.9% year-on-year, far exceeding the 3% forecast and accelerating from 2.6% prior, driven largely by fuel costs.
Cerebras IPO surges 68% on debut, Nvidia hits record high
Cerebras shares opened at $385, well above the $185 IPO price, before settling at $311.07, while Nvidia surged 4.39% to a record $235.44, fueling risk-on sentiment that lifted the US dollar.
GBPUSD tumbles below both 100 and 200 day moving averages
GBPUSD fell 0.92% and broke below key technical support levels as UK political uncertainty intensified after a cabinet resignation and potential leadership challenge.
BOE Pill Warns Second-Round Inflation Effects May Be Stronger
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill warns that second-round effects on inflation may be stronger than expected, as GBP/USD breaks below the 100-day moving average amid USD strength and political uncertainty.
USD flat ahead of US retail sales and jobless claims data
The US dollar traded little changed as markets await retail sales and jobless claims data, with geopolitical tensions easing and equity futures edging higher.
Trump-Xi Beijing meeting eases trade tensions, markets calm
The Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing signals a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, supporting risk appetite and keeping currency markets steady.
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