North American Summary and Highlights 21 May

May 21, 2026 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed though with some volatility on reports from the Middle East. GBP and EUR were resilient to weak PMI data. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 21 May

May 21, 2026 9:51 AM UTC

EUR and GBP resilient despite weak PMIs

North American Summary and Highlights 20 May

May 20, 2026 7:32 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on hopes for progress towards peace in the Middle East. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 20 May

May 20, 2026 9:36 AM UTC

UK CPI softer, but PPI firmer and focus elsewhere on future developments
Oil trims, but part of a wider holding pattern as mkt navigates more verbal noise than signal on Iran for now
Tech risk eyes Nvidia the next focus
US20yr auction an d Fed Minutes of interest for USTs

North American Summary and Highlights 19 May

May 19, 2026 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained firm supported by higher UST yields as Middle East risks persisted. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 19 May

May 19, 2026 10:44 AM UTC

Soft UK labour market data, gilt yields trim. GBP consolidates yesterday's position trimming bounce
Dollar remains propped amid uncertain backdrop, USD/JPY creeping higher into intervention zone

North American Summary and Highlights 18 May

May 18, 2026 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly softer with mixed headlines on Trump’s intentions regarding Iran causing some volatility. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 18 May

May 18, 2026 9:51 AM UTC

Mkts take a breather after Fri moves, dollar pairs consolidate off support test
G7 underway, watching headlines but not expecting much 

Asia Summary and Highlights 18 May

May 18, 2026 5:43 AM UTC

Broader Sentiment Sour

Asia Open

May 18, 2026 12:02 AM UTC

Trump threatens Iran with annihilation over stalled peace talks

North American Summary and Highlights 15 May

May 15, 2026 7:24 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firm supported by surging UST yields while equities came under pressure. 

This week's five highlights

May 15, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

U.S. CPI Subdued and one-time strength in shelter
U.S. PPI Shows Strong picture restored 
Another U.S. Data
This Week's Fed Speakers
UK GDP Upside Surprises Continue

Europe Summary and Highlights 15 May

May 15, 2026 10:33 AM UTC

Trumps hawkish tone on Iran continues, overstretched risk markets feeling some gravity
Dollar continues squeeze, taking out some levels, adding to broader corrective action 

Asia Summary and Highlights 15 May

May 15, 2026 5:03 AM UTC

China foreign ministry says we should reopen Hormuz ASAP

North American Summary and Highlights 14 May

May 14, 2026 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD made some gains in North America while GBP slipped on political risk. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 14 May

May 14, 2026 10:00 AM UTC

Quiet session, US retail sales next focus

North American Summary and Highlights 13 May

May 13, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer but lost momentum in North America despite a strong US PPI. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 13 May

May 13, 2026 10:12 AM UTC

GBP and gilts steady as immediacy of PM challenge seen abating, even as long-term prospects remain doubtful
Dollar still nudging firmer, DXY and EUR/USD testing next levels
US-China talks kick off and key focus for rest of week

Asia Summary and Highlights 13 May

May 13, 2026 4:52 AM UTC

Australian Q1 wage price index bangs in estimate

Asia Open

May 13, 2026 12:14 AM UTC

Slow Start

North American Summary and Highlights 12 May

May 12, 2026 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD made modest gains on Middle East risks but came off its highs in late trade. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 12 May

May 12, 2026 10:04 AM UTC

GBP sold as pressure on Starmer ramps up, and gilts spike at open, though trim off support/resistance tests
Oil creeps higher as standoff rolls on, keeping dollar supported

North American Summary and Highlights 11 May

May 11, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - In a quiet session the USD was little changed overall. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 11 May

May 11, 2026 10:29 AM UTC

Overnight moves faded as oil bounce trims, dollar back to pretty flat

North American Summary and Highlights 8 May

May 8, 2026 7:13 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was weaker in Europe and did not pick up after a stronger than expected US non-farm payroll. 

This week's five highlights

May 8, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

Straits of Hormuz Scenarios
U.S. April Non-Farm Payrolls Not as strong as March
This Week's Fed Speakers
RBA's Last Hike for Now
Fresh Tightening Bias for Sweden Riksbank 

Europe Summary and Highlights 8 May

May 8, 2026 10:18 AM UTC

USD modestly weaker through European morning, NOK strong 

Asia Summary and Highlights 8 May

May 8, 2026 4:17 AM UTC

UAE says it is responding again to a missile threat
Japan Labor cash earnings rose 2.7% y/y

North American Summary and Highlights 7 May

May 7, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD erased European losses and more in North America as Middle Eastern risk picked up again. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 7 May

May 7, 2026 10:09 AM UTC

USD modestly weaker through European morning, NOK strong on Norges Bank rate hike

North American Summary and Highlights 6 May

May 6, 2026 7:53 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker on Middle East peace hopes, but came off its lows in North America. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 6 May

May 6, 2026 10:28 AM UTC

USD modestly weaker through European morning as oil drops and equities gain

Asia Summary and Highlights 6 May

May 6, 2026 5:04 AM UTC

Australia to build A$10bn fuel reserve as Middle East crisis drives stockpile push
Potential Japan Intervention Again

Asia Open

May 6, 2026 12:08 AM UTC

Trump pauses Project Freedom 

North American Summary and Highlights 5 May

May 5, 2026 7:23 PM UTC

Overview - Despite gains in USD/JPY, the USD was little changed overall. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 5 May

May 5, 2026 5:31 AM UTC

The RBA March meeting hike rates to 4.35% on a 8-1 vote