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May, 2026

• 13 May 2026 10:49 am

  Asian Currencies Stall as Hot U.S. Inflation Crushes Rate Cut Hopes: Trump-Xi Summit and Iran War Loom Large

  

  Key Takeaways DXY firms: The dollar index held near a one-week high after rising 0.4% on Tuesday. CPI shock: U.S. consumer prices rose 3.8% year-on-year in April — the biggest annual increase since May 2023 and above expectations. Rate cut bets evaporate: Investors have priced out expectations of any Fed …

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• 13 May 2026 9:59 am

  Gold Treads Water as Iran Talks Collapse Meets Hot CPI Shock: Trump-Xi Summit the Next Make-or-Break Moment

  

  Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.2% to $4,705.50 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,713.00. Tuesday’s pullback: Bullion fell 0.4% on a firmer dollar and elevated inflation readings. Negotiations on “life support”: Trump’s warning followed Tehran’s rejection of the U.S.-backed peace proposal. Hormuz …

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• 13 May 2026 9:31 am

  Oil Eases After Three-Day Rally: EIA Warns Hormuz to Stay Shut Until Late May as Trump-Xi Summit Looms

  

  Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $107.36 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $101.91 — following Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Three days of gains: Both contracts had rallied for three consecutive sessions. Ceasefire on “life support”: Trump’s rejection of Iran’s response to peace proposals continues to keep …

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• 13 May 2026 1:34 am

  Trump’s China Visit Takes Center Stage as Iran War Reshapes Global Politics

  

  The Middle East conflict pushes Washington and Beijing toward a critical moment. The escalating Iran conflict is rapidly transforming the global political landscape, placing new pressure on both Washington and Beijing as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes visit to China. What was once expected to focus largely on …

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• 13 May 2026 1:09 am

  Crypto on Edge as Inflation Surges and Iran Tensions Escalate

  

  Global Shockwave are hitting risk assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum came under pressure as markets reacted to a volatile mix of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and stronger-than-expected inflation in the United States. The shift in sentiment pushed investors toward safer positions, dragging digital assets lower in a broader …

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• 13 May 2026 12:42 am

  Fresh Start? Pentagon Rebrands Iran Ops to Ease Political Pressure on Trump

  

  The Pentagon is reportedly weighing a straightforward but strategic move: renaming its combat operations against Iran. The goal is to provide President Trump with greater flexibility as tensions in the region remain high and a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” which achieved …

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• 13 May 2026 12:20 am

  Oil Rockets Again: A Global Energy Shock Reshaping Markets in 2026

  

  Global oil markets have entered a renewed phase of aggressive upside momentum, with crude prices “rockets again” above the $100 per barrel mark in a move that is reshaping expectations across energy, inflation, and global trade. The rally is not a brief spike, but a sustained revaluation of oil prices …

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• 12 May 2026 11:09 pm

  Is Yentervention Back? Japan Faces Rising Pressure as USD/JPY Hits Critical Zone

  

  The Japanese yen is once again under intense pressure as USD/JPY moves toward the 160 level, a zone widely seen as a critical threshold for both markets and policymakers.This level is not just a round number in trading—it has become a psychological and policy trigger point where volatility tends to …

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• 12 May 2026 10:25 pm

  AMD Surges on AI Boom as Data Center Demand Fuels Record Growth

  

  Strong Earnings Beat Expectations and Lift Investor ConfidenceShares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jumped sharply after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence chips and rapid expansion in its data center business.The semiconductor company delivered revenue and earnings above market forecasts, reinforcing investor optimism …

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• 12 May 2026 9:32 pm

  Sticky Inflation and Middle East Tensions Cloud Hopes for US Rate Cuts

  

  Fresh US inflation data is raising new concerns across global markets, as persistent price pressures and geopolitical tensions continue to complicate the outlook for interest rates, energy prices, and economic growth.Inflation in the United States accelerated in April, fueled in part by higher oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict …

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• 12 May 2026 8:43 pm

  French Lawmakers Summon TotalEnergies CEO Over Wartime Profit Surge

  

  French lawmakers are set to question Patrick Pouyanne, the head of TotalEnergies, over the company’s soaring profits during the ongoing Middle East crisis and the sharp rise in global energy prices.The parliamentary hearing is expected to focus on the company’s earnings, fuel pricing policies, and tax contributions as consumers across …

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• 12 May 2026 7:38 pm

  Gold Slides Below $4,700 as Hot US Inflation Boosts Dollar and Bond Yields

  

  Gold prices moved sharply lower on Tuesday, dropping below the $4,700 level after stronger-than-expected US inflation data strengthened the US Dollar and pushed Treasury yields higher. The precious metal reversed earlier gains after reaching a three-week high during Asian trading hours, as investors reacted to renewed concerns over persistent inflation …

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• 12 May 2026 7:08 pm

  US Dollar Surges as Hot Inflation Revives Hawkish Fed Bets and Safe-Haven Demand

  

  The US dollar hits multi-day high on inflation shock. Rising 0.43%, to 98.313, the dollar strengthened sharply, reaching its highest level in several days as stronger-than-expected inflation data reshaped expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. The currency index tracking the dollar against major peers climbed on the back of …

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