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Published: 2026-05-08T07:05:17.000Z

Psychology for major markets May 8

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The U.S.-Iran Ceasefire being Tested

EUR/USD – The Euro is retracing partial Thursday's losses. The pair is benefiting from broad USD weakness and will likely be swinging over the weekend headlines.

USD/JPY –  The latest round of intervention from MoF has put a lid on USD/JPY. There hasn't been significant rebound in the pair as per previous intervention as it coincides with broader risk mood improvement that weakens the USD.

AUD/USD – Still borrowing some support from broader risk sentiment and solid precious metal. AUD/USD bounced from 0.7190 technical area and looks set to test the next resistance at 0.7331.

Equities & Others –  Broader risk atmosphere improves weirdly as U.S.-Iran exchanges fire. Market participants are already front running the positive outcome and could see a complete reversal if they are left disappointed.

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