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FxWirePro: GBP/USD relief rally faces a wall of macro, political headwinds

May 18, 2026 17:38 pm UTC| Technicals

GBP/USD rebounded on Monday as reports of a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver for Iranian oil pressured the dollar lower. GBP/USD may face continued short-term volatility, with lingering political uncertainty and...

FxWirePro: USD/ZAR retreats slightly but outlook is bullish

May 18, 2026 11:28 am UTC| Technicals

USD/ZAR retreated slightly on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of domestic inflation data that is expected to reflect the impact of rising prices linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. ·...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY up trend gains momentum but hurdles ahead

May 18, 2026 07:58 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY edged higher on Monday as the dollar strengthened on expectations the Fed may raise interest rates later this year to curb inflation. Surging energy prices from the Middle East conflict added to U.S. inflation...

FxWirePro: NZD/USD under pressure as Chinese data misfires

May 18, 2026 07:27 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/USD eased on Monday as kiwi dollar was pressured following the downbeat Chinese economic data. Data showed, Chinas growth lost momentum in April as industrial output slowed and retail sales fell to over three-year...

FxWirePro: AUD/USD eases as markets react to China data shock

May 18, 2026 06:51 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD dipped on Monday after weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data sharply dampened sentiment toward the China-sensitive Australian dollar. Chinas April industrial output rose 4.1% y/y, well below the 5.9%...

FxWirePro: USD/CNY hovers near two-week high, outlook bearish

May 18, 2026 06:32 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY hovered near two week high on Monday as greenback strength after fresh signs of Middle East tensions drove investors into risk-off mode. A drone strike sparked a fire at a UAE nuclear plant, while Saudi Arabia...

FxWirePro: EUR/ NZD gains some upside momentum but still bearish

May 15, 2026 23:14 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/NZD gained above 1.9900 on Friday as investors digested soft New Zealand Mfg data and high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.. U.S. President Donald Trump...

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Economy

Trump Hopes Iran War Nears End as Yemen Fighting Escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes the seven-month war against Iran is nearing an end, even as the conflict spreads into Yemen and raises fresh concerns over Middle East oil supplies. Hopefully we are towards the...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Hits Seven-Week High After Fed Hike

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a seven-week high following the Federal Reserves first interest-rate hike in three years. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen remained near a two-week low...

Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves, Middle East Fears Ease

Oil prices declined on Thursday, extending recent losses as signs of improving Saudi Arabian crude supplies and reported U.S.-Houthi talks eased concerns about potential Middle East supply disruptions. A stronger U.S....

BOJ Set for Rate Hike as Inflation and Yen Pressure Mount

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18 as policymakers confront persistent inflation and prolonged weakness in the Japanese yen. The anticipated move would lift the...

Asian Stocks Rise After Fed Rate Hike

Asian stocks moved higher on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserves first interest-rate hike since 2023 and Chair Kevin Warshs inflation-focused outlook. The Fed unanimously increased its benchmark rate by 25...

Politics

France Urges Faster AI Push Despite Safety Risks

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has pushed back against calls to slow artificial intelligence development, arguing that such proposals could benefit U.S. technology leaders while making it harder for France and...

Guterres Urges Stronger Global AI Safeguards Ahead of UN Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders on Wednesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence carries significant risks that governments cannot afford to overlook, highlighting a...

Rodrigo Duterte Makes First Public Appearance at ICC in 18 Months

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, marking his first public appearance since being transferred to The Hague 18 months ago to face murder charges...

Vietnam, U.S. Firms Plan 29 Deals Across Energy, Tech and Aviation

Vietnamese and U.S. companies are expected to announce a broad package of commercial agreements covering energy, technology, aviation and financial services next week as Vietnamese leader To Lam visits New York. An...

US Confirms Weapons in Orbit as Space Tensions Rise

The United States has publicly acknowledged operating weapons in Earths orbit, marking a major shift in how the Pentagon discusses military capabilities in space as competition with China and Russia intensifies. U.S. Air...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Databricks to Invest $350 Million in Singapore AI Expansion

Databricks plans to invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years, expanding its presence in the city-state as demand rises for its data and artificial intelligence products. The privately held data...

SK Hynix, Intel Discuss U.S. Memory Chip Production Deal

SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel over a potential agreement to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that would mark the South Korean semiconductor giants first U.S.-based memory production....

DOJ Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes, Attorney General Blanche Says

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate individuals or companies connected to artificial intelligence when there is evidence they have violated federal criminal law, while...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Backs Independent AI Safety Reviews Over Development Slowdown

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that artificial intelligence companies should prioritize independent safety evaluations and stronger alignment rather than slowing the pace of AI development. Zuckerberg said AI...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, placing one of the technology industrys most prominent executives at the center...