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May, 2026

• 4 May 2026 7:28 pm

  Dollar vs Yen: Tokyo Defends, Markets Tremble, and Global Tensions Fuel Currency Battle

  

  Sudden Market Shock Revives Intervention FearsThe Japanese Yen stabilized on Monday after a dramatic burst of volatility rattled currency markets and reignited speculation that Tokyo had quietly stepped into the market to support its struggling currency. During Asian trading, the USD/JPY pair suddenly plunged before rebounding just as quickly, a …

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• 4 May 2026 5:58 pm

  Hormuz Powder Keg Explodes: Iran Repels Warships as Trump’s “Project Freedom” Faces Mine-Strewn Test

  

  Key Takeaways Iran’s bold claim: Tehran’s navy says it turned away enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Iranian state TV. CENTCOM pushback: The U.S. command confirmed no American navy ships were hit, while two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the strait. Tehran …

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• 4 May 2026 4:31 pm

  Wall Street Stumbles as Iran Warships Standoff Erupts: GameStop’s $56B eBay Bid Steals the Spotlight

  

  Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 213 points (-0.4%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.1% as Hormuz tensions flared. Iran turns away warships: Iran’s navy claimed it repelled enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Reuters citing …

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• 4 May 2026 4:20 pm

  Oil spikes as conflicting reports emerge over alleged Iranian strike on US warship

  

  Key Takeaways Crude oil prices surged more than 4% during the European session, with WTI near $103.50 and Brent around $112, following reports of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars News Agency said a US warship was hit by two missiles after ignoring warnings, while state TV …

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• 4 May 2026 3:29 pm

  Gold Stuck in Limbo: Iran War Inflation Fears and Hawkish Central Banks Crush Bullion’s Safe-Haven Shine

  

  Key Takeaways Prices steady: Spot gold held at $4,612.98/oz, while gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,624.14/oz. Two months of pain: Gold is nursing back-to-back monthly losses as inflation fears overshadow safe-haven appeal. Other metals firmer: Spot silver rose 0.4% to $75.6945/oz, while spot platinum gained 0.9% to $2,010.0/oz. Trump’s Hormuz …

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• 4 May 2026 2:39 pm

  Bitcoin Smashes Past $80K to Three-Month High: ETF Tsunami Powers Rally as Strategy Hits Pause Button

  

  Key Takeaways Three-month peak: Bitcoin surged 2.7% to $80,286.5, riding a near 12% gain in April on bargain buying. ETF inflows roar: Net inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.97 billion in April — the highest level since October 2025 when Bitcoin last hit a record. But still below …

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• 4 May 2026 1:55 pm

  Yen Holds Gains After Tokyo’s $35 Billion Intervention Strike: Analysts Warn Macro Tide Still Works Against Currency

  

  Key Takeaways Yen edges up: USD/JPY slipped 0.1% to 156.92, retreating slightly from an earlier climb to 155.69 amid thin holiday trading. Biggest weekly jump since February: The yen spiked roughly 1.5% against the dollar last week. $35 billion strike: Reuters reported Tokyo may have spent as much as 5.48 …

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• 4 May 2026 1:10 pm

  Europe Treads Water as Trump’s Hormuz Rescue Bid Meets Mine-Strewn Reality

  

  Key Takeaways Muted European open: The Stoxx 600 and DAX both rose 0.2%, while the CAC 40 and FTSE 100 traded broadly unchanged. Trump’s Hormuz push: The president announced a new effort over the weekend to help vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain scarce. Mine danger …

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• 4 May 2026 12:34 pm

  RBA Set to Pull the Trigger Again: Third Rate Hike of 2026 Expected as Iran War Inflation Bites

  

  Key Takeaways Hike widely expected: The RBA is anticipated to raise rates by 25 basis points to 4.35% on May 5 — its third hike of the year. Easing cycle reversed: The move will fully unwind the brief easing cycle of 2025 and return rates to late-2024 levels. Inflation alarm …

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• 4 May 2026 11:42 am

  Oil Holds Above $100: Trump’s Hormuz Rescue Pledge Falls Flat as OPEC+ Hikes Output on Paper Only

  

  Key Takeaways Modest gains: Brent crude rose 0.6% to $108.84 per barrel, while WTI added 0.6% to $102.59 — both bouncing back after Friday’s losses. No deal in sight: The absence of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement continues to constrain supplies and prop up prices above $100. Hormuz still choked: Shipping …

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• 4 May 2026 3:23 am

  Weekly Recap: Historic Central Bank Stances, Earnings Act as Market’s “Safety Valve”

  

  While some weeks pass in silence, others redraw the global economic map. The trading week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, falls firmly into the latter. Between five major central bank decisions, a historic Fed dissent, aggressive Japanese intervention to bolster the Yen, and blockbuster tech earnings, market expectations …

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• 2 May 2026 12:33 am

  Gold Attempts to Glitter as Dollar Weakens

  

  Gold prices climbed above the $4,600 mark, extending gains as Japan’s intervention in currency markets pushed the U.S. Dollar lower. At the same time, news of a new proposal from Iran helped ease oil prices, lifting investor sentiment and supporting Wall Street’s positive tone. Fed Keeps a Watchful EyeDespite the …

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• 2 May 2026 12:01 am

  A Landmark Trade Gesture: China Expands Zero-Tariff Access for Africa

  

  China has announced it will scrap tariffs for nearly all African countries, extending duty-free access to 53 nations until April 2028. The only exception is Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Beijing has highlighted the move as a sign of its commitment to Africa, positioning itself as the first …

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