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May, 2026

• 14 May 2026 1:26 pm

  Gold Edges Up as Trump-Xi Strike Friendly Tone in Beijing: India’s Tariff Bombshell Threatens Demand Crunch

  

  Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged 0.3% higher to $4,700.25 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures eased 0.2% to $4,697.97. Sidelined investors: Traders largely stayed on the sidelines during the opening day of the two-day Trump-Xi summit. Xi’s positive tone: The Chinese president said both nations had made …

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• 14 May 2026 12:30 pm

  Oil Eases as Trump-Xi Strike Conciliatory Tone in Beijing: IEA Warns of Undersupplied 2026 as Iran War Drags On

  

  Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $105.18 per barrel, while WTI slipped 0.7% to $100.33. Weekly gains intact: Both contracts are still set for sharp weekly gains despite Thursday’s dip. Conciliatory summit: Trump-Xi meeting wrapped after 2 hours 15 minutes, with leaders striking a friendly tone despite …

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• 14 May 2026 11:33 am

  UK Economy Defies Iran War Shock with 0.6% Q1 Boom — But Storm Clouds Gather as Peak May Already Be Behind

  

  Key Takeaways Q1 GDP beats expectations: UK economy grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, accelerating from Q4 2025’s 0.2% rise. Annual growth strong: GDP rose 1.1% year-on-year in Q1 — well above the 0.8% expected. March defies forecasts: Monthly GDP rose 0.3% in March, beating expectations for a 0.1% drop despite the Iran …

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• 14 May 2026 1:32 am

  Dollar Dominance Pressures Yen, Euro Amid Energy Shock and Diverging Economic Data

  

  Global currency markets witnessed a clear divergence in recent sessions as the US dollar extended its gains, supported by firm inflation data and expectations of a tighter monetary outlook. This strength has placed significant pressure on both the Japanese yen and the euro, while rising energy prices and mixed economic …

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• 14 May 2026 12:11 am

  Bitcoin Slips as $304M in Crypto Longs Vanish After Inflation Shock

  

  The cryptocurrency market faced a sharp reality check this week as Bitcoin tumbled from its recent peak of $82,145, breaking through the $79,000 support level to hit an intraday low of $78,704. With a daily performance decline of approximately 1.60%, the price has since stabilized around the $79,500 mark. This …

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• 13 May 2026 11:50 pm

  Fed Officials Sound Inflation Alarm as Middle East Tensions Cloud Rate Path Outlook

  

  Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has reiterated that inflation remains “too high,” stressing that bringing price pressures back to the 2% target is still the central priority for policymakers.He emphasized that the Federal Reserve should not shift its inflation goal and warned that inflationary shocks continue to …

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• 13 May 2026 11:13 pm

  Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair: A New Era of Interest Rate Power, Political Pressure, and Market Uncertainty

  

  The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve in a closely watched vote, marking the start of a new leadership era for the world’s most influential central bank.The confirmation comes at a sensitive moment for the U.S. economy, as inflation remains persistent, global …

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• 13 May 2026 10:13 pm

  Trump Xi Summit in Beijing Targets Trade Truce, Chip Controls, and Rare Earth Leverage

  

  In a long-awaited return to Beijing after years of strained relations, US President Donald Trump arrived in the capital of China on Wednesday for his first visit to China since 2017, marking a major diplomatic moment set against a backdrop of deep economic rivalry and political mistrust between the world’s …

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• 13 May 2026 9:47 pm

  Pound Slides as Starmer Pressure and US Inflation Fears Boost the Dollar

  

  The British Pound remained under pressure against the US Dollar as investors reacted to a powerful mix of rising US inflation, strong Treasury yields, and growing political uncertainty in the United Kingdom. The currency has struggled to regain momentum in recent sessions, with the Dollar continuing to attract safe-haven demand …

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• 13 May 2026 8:42 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Supply Risks and Inflation Fears Keep Markets on Edge

  

  Global oil prices remained near the crucial $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday, reflecting growing concerns over tightening supplies, geopolitical tensions, and rising inflation pressures across the global economy. US crude was trading around $101.85, holding close to recent highs despite some market volatility during the session.Middle East tensions continue to support …

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• 13 May 2026 7:48 pm

  PPI Data Shock: Why the Dow Jones is Falling and What it Means for Fed Interest Rates

  

  Hot US inflation data sparks fresh market anxiety as Wall Street comes under pressure. Wall Street came under renewed pressure on Wednesday after a surprisingly strong US inflation report reignited fears that interest rates could stay higher for longer. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped as investors …

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• 13 May 2026 5:12 pm

  U.S. Producer Prices Erupt 1.4% — Biggest Jump Since 2022 as Iran War Energy Shock Sets Inflation on Fire

  

  Key Takeaways Massive PPI surge: Producer prices rose 1.4% month-on-month in April — nearly triple the 0.5% expected. Largest since 2022: It was the biggest monthly increase since March 2022, during the post-COVID inflation surge. March revised higher: The prior month’s rate was lifted to 0.7%. Annual jump: PPI soared …

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• 13 May 2026 4:38 pm

  Oil Pulls Back After 3-Day Surge: Aramco Warns Market Won’t Recover Until 2027 as Trump Lands in Beijing

  

  Key Takeaways Modest retreat: Brent crude fell 0.5% to $107.26 per barrel, while WTI slipped 0.7% to $101.44. Three-day rally fades: Both contracts had jumped more than 3% Tuesday, but remain well above pre-war levels of around $70. Ceasefire on “life support”: Trump’s stark warning continues to weigh on sentiment …

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