Australian Dollar falls as yearly CPI inflation drops in April.
Market Update: AUD/USD Movement and Inflation Figures The AUD/USD exchange rate has increased for the second consecutive day, hovering around 0.7160 in the Asian session on Wednesday. This rise comes amid a slight weakening of the Australian dollar (AUD) following the release of domestic inflation data. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the […]
Asia-Pacific currency news summary: Asia markets rise. Japan’s CPI reaches four-year low.
Summary The news around the Iran war has been quite muted lately. Ongoing discussions between Tehran and Washington are taking place through intermediaries from Pakistan, with a focus on creating a framework for a potential agreement. In Japan, the core CPI saw a 1.4% year-on-year increase in April, which is the lowest rate in four […]
Pound Sterling declined following strong US CPI, with PPI still to come.
GBP/USD experienced a decline of approximately 0.7% on Tuesday, dropping from a previous high near 1.3650 and approaching the significant level of 1.3500 before slightly bouncing back later in the day. The pair stayed at the lower end of its recent range, with prices recovering to around 1.3540 before steadily decreasing throughout both European and […]
US Dollar Index rises after strong US CPI data supports a tough Fed stance
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s strength against a group of six major currencies, climbed to a five-day peak on Tuesday following stronger-than-anticipated inflation data from the U.S. This data seemed to reinforce the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. At that moment, DXY was trading around 98.38, reflecting an approximate 0.45% increase for […]
April 2026 CPI: Inflation increased in April due to the war in Iran affecting energy costs
Jonathan Corpina, a senior managing partner at Meridian Equity Partners, discusses how recent developments regarding Iran and OpenAI have ignited market tensions on “The Claman Countdown.” This is an evolving article focusing on the April 2026 CPI Inflation Report, and it will be updated as new details emerge. Inflation rates have surged. In April, consumer […]
US Dollar: Rising CPI and stock market risks
US Inflation and Market Reactions ING strategists, including Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky, and Chris Turner, forecast a 0.9% month-on-month increase in the U.S. consumer price index (CPI), with the core inflation likely to exceed expectations at 0.3% month-on-month. They suggest that this could lead to a more hawkish stance affecting the dollar but note that […]
AUD/USD Price Outlook: Remains around 0.7200 as USD maintains strength before US CPI
The AUD/USD pair has had a tough time maintaining levels above 0.7250, with fresh selling occurring on Tuesday. This trend is largely driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. As a result, intraday prices have dipped back toward the 0.7200 level during early trading in Europe, […]
New Zealand dollar declines as US-Iran tensions boost USD before US CPI report
NZD/USD Struggles Amid Dollar Strength and Global Uncertainty The NZD/USD pair has had a tough time capitalizing on gains from the previous day, facing new selling pressure during Tuesday’s Asian trading session as the US dollar gained some ground. Current spot prices hover below the mid-0.5900 yen range, although the potential for further decline seems […]
Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes before important US CPI data while markets watch Iran tensions
Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, May 12th. The US dollar index (DXY) is stable around 97.95, as investors exercise caution due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and despite some improvements in market sentiment. This reaction came after President Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace initiative as “totally unacceptable.” Now, traders […]
Silver Outlook: Silver Surge at Risk from CPI Concerns as Inflation Increases
Weekly Silver Outlook Spot Silver (XAG/USD) has been experiencing a mix of highs and lows, leading to a downward trend on the weekly chart. However, it recently traded at $96.43, suggesting a potential return to an upward movement. A breakout above $61.01 could reignite the downtrend. The first significant range to note is between $121.67 […]