USD rebounds, oil and gold surge as US–Iran tensions remain deadlocked
The Forex market on May 12, 2026 shifted back toward defensive positioning as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate and hopes for easing tensions with Iran gradually faded. As a result, capital flows returned to safe-haven assets such as the US dollar and gold, while Asian c
Trump–Xi Meeting: The New “Barometer” of the Global Forex Market
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May 2026 has become the main focus of global financial markets, as investors increasingly view it as a key driver of short-term direction in the Forex market, particularly for the USD, Chinese yuan, and Asian currenc
Trump-Xi Talks Calm Diplomacy, Not Commodities: Oil Holds the Risk Premium While Gold Faces a Strong-Dollar Test
After the Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, investors received signs that both Washington and Beijing prefer the Strait of Hormuz to stay open for global energy flows. However, the market is still trading the reality on the water, not only the statements from leaders. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critica