FXStreet.com: Latest News. We deliver the latest news in the forex, crypto and stock markets. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:23:33 Z http://subscriptions.fxstreet.com/rss/news.aspx https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-rises-as-trump-delays-iran-strike-usd-weakens-202605182219 fb7642b4-b5c6-4f6c-9396-ec1cc5c02357 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:19:26 Z EURUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The Euro advances late in the North American session, up by 0.26% amid a volatile session characterized by geopolitical headlines and broad US Dollar weakness across the board. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair trades at 1.1654 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.1608. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/nzd-usd-gains-as-weaker-us-dollar-offsets-cautious-us-iran-headlines-202605182131 8ae2a3fa-1d42-4cbd-9a65-ae897997c4d4 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:31:29 Z NZDUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The NZD/USD starts the session near the 0.5880 region on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid shifting Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and mixed developments surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/singapore-dollar-resistance-caps-usd-gains-uob-202605182114 6ef55c45-cd8b-4095-9f3b-bda6d6949d5a Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang notes that USD/SGD has rebounded from its recent low near 1.2660 and upward momentum is starting to build. The pair is seen as broadly supported above 1.2735, with major support at 1.2660. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/china-trade-support-offsets-weak-demand-dbs-202605182026 7d81da37-c704-408f-be7e-1a66cf872f89 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:26:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false DBS Group Research economists led by Mo Ji assess recent China data, highlighting strong external trade but subdued domestic demand across consumption, investment and credit. They note resilient exports, soft industrial production and weak Fixed Asset Investment, especially in property. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/british-pound-rises-as-burnham-reassures-starmer-pressure-mounts-202605182014 a127b279-a668-4a08-b43e-157489511d44 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:14:33 Z GBPUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The British Pound (GBP) extends its gains on Monday as political pressure over Prime Minister Keir Starmer increases. At the same time, Andy Burnham, the challenger to succeed Starmer, ruled out changing Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules if he becomes PM. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-total-net-tic-flows-dipped-from-previous-1845b-to-1507b-in-march-202605182001 94165ee1-7ea8-4136-a64d-d59c954d9600 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:01:31 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false United States Total Net TIC Flows dipped from previous $184.5B to $150.7B in March https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-net-long-term-tic-flows-813b-march-vs-586b-202605182000 8b5b23c6-812b-4516-ba64-485bb7325db3 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:03 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows: $81.3B (March) vs $58.6B https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ethereum-price-forecast-bitmine-boosts-eth-holdings-as-lee-sees-buying-opportunity-202605181957 00c1be6b-d10a-4acb-a163-6affb28b7caf Mon, 18 May 2026 19:57:31 Z ETHUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) expanded its digital asset stash again last week despite the crypto market decline. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-today-us-dollar-falls-as-markets-assess-fed-transition-and-us-iran-negotiations-202605181956 655fabe0-2fb9-4812-a7b3-917d1d4783d7 Mon, 18 May 2026 19:56:49 Z EURUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The US Dollar Index (DXY) falls toward the 99.10 region on Monday as traders assess fresh geopolitical headlines and the upcoming leadership transition at the Federal Reserve (Fed). https://www.fxstreet.com/news/trump-says-us-halted-planned-attack-on-iran-after-requests-from-middle-east-leaders-202605181945 8b8237c4-3761-4775-a93f-b1d7d8ed9cbf Mon, 18 May 2026 19:45:39 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has ordered a pause on a planned US military attack scheduled for Tuesday after appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/asian-fx-oil-shock-and-us-yields-pressure-importers-mufg-202605181941 963c616b-74f3-4dfb-a10d-785b65f83222 Mon, 18 May 2026 19:41:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that Asian Emerging Markets (EM) currencies have weakened as higher US real yields, a stronger Dollar and elevated Oil prices weigh on sentiment. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/taiwan-ai-cycle-boosts-growth-outlook-standard-chartered-202605181857 b4acc26f-165d-4aea-b97b-25f868dbf311 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:57:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu raises Taiwan’s 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% from 7.6% after much stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP data. The AI supercycle and robust exports are seen as key drivers, while private consumption benefits from government cash handouts and a tech-led stock rally. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japan-finance-minister-katayama-volatility-in-oil-prices-is-affecting-the-forex-market-202605181825 2e360d3b-297a-43c9-954f-bf2731b52c92 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:01 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the volatility in Oil prices is affecting the forex market. Speaking to reporters after the first day of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in France, she added that she is seeing speculative moves in the financial markets. https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/strategy-scoops-2b-in-bitcoin-as-iran-launches-btc-backed-shipping-insurance-202605181812 8a8c0dcd-3533-40c9-a1ac-ebc569a4591c Mon, 18 May 2026 18:12:34 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Strategy announced that it acquired 24,869 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $2.01 billion last week, marking one of its largest purchases in recent weeks. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/china-targeted-support-offsets-april-slump-td-securities-202605181812 c668db52-cdc7-451f-b93e-a9327706df01 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:12:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Alex Loo at TD Securities highlights that China’s April data were weak, with soft retail sales and falling investment, while exports and housing prices offered some relief. https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-stares-at-deeper-losses-as-retail-demand-fades-202605181505 000f295e-69bd-4618-b06e-579fb9b27c98 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Ripple (XRP) remains pressured below $1.40 at the time of writing on Monday, reflecting a broader sell-off in the crypto market. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/singapore-k-shaped-nodx-upswing-to-persist-uob-202605181725 39c23635-5c30-43f9-ad65-496fc740f737 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:25:03 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false UOB economist Jester Koh highlights a strong rebound in Singapore’s Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX), led by electronics and pharmaceuticals, with petrochemicals slightly softer. https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/australian-dollar-price-forecast-downtrend-appears-limited-for-now-202605181721 e3ccd4a6-241c-4b5d-801c-e243eff29889 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:21:07 Z AUDUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The Aussie Dollar’s uptrend seems to have met some decent resistance in the 0.7270-0.7280 band so far, with AUD/USD still looking for a strong catalyst to extend its rally and dispute the yearly peaks and higher levels. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/gold-steadies-as-usd-slips-fed-hike-bets-cap-upside-202605181714 2c5ff147-600e-493d-9438-2916ce2bde85 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:14:03 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Gold (XAU/USD) price steadies on Monday after reaching a daily low beneath $4,500, as the US Dollar is on the back foot amid fears that the energy shock spurred by the Middle East conflict could trigger a second wave of inflation. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/fed-warsh-will-be-sworn-in-on-friday-at-the-white-house-202605181713 96f5047b-6f5c-4828-8f3f-7fd137a18792 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:13:43 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false US President Donald Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman on Friday at the White House, a White House official told CNBC on Monday. https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/gold-price-forecast-xau-usd-buyers-are-losing-the-battle-202605181703 7cd91dd7-2ea5-4037-88f7-f23fca6dc293 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:03:31 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false XAU/USD bottomed at $4,480 at the beginning of the week, its lowest since late March, as a dismal market sentiment fueled demand for the US Dollar (USD). https://www.fxstreet.com/news/us-iran-talks-strain-as-washington-accepts-temporary-oil-sanctions-relief-202605181630 5f182427-8acb-4ae2-83d0-67ce926d1805 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:30 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Headlines on the US-Iran conflict emerged on Monday, with Axios reporting that Iran’s last proposal to the US is seen by the White House as “insufficient for a deal,” according to a Senior US official. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/australian-dollar-advances-as-easing-iran-tensions-weigh-on-usd-rba-minutes-awaited-202605181629 f5f93da5-9107-45c2-a727-31192998777b Mon, 18 May 2026 16:29:28 Z AUDUSD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false AUD/USD trades around 0.7160 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.15% on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) corrects lower after its recent rebound. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/dow-jones-industrial-average-futures-recover-from-weekend-plunge-barely-202605181623 f745016b-7e09-4da4-815d-51ad7c68ac35 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:23:09 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures clawed back from a weekend-driven plunge on Monday, recovering from session lows above 49,000 to trade close to Friday's closing levels by mid-afternoon. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japanese-yen-falls-ahead-of-japan-gdp-as-kihara-warns-over-bond-market-volatility-202605181539 70bb9e71-8b7e-47f8-aa07-1ce996ba97a7 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:46 Z USDJPY 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false The USD/JPY pair rises toward the 158.90 region as traders position ahead of Japan’s Q1 GDP release. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/china-growth-slowdown-and-reflation-risks-ing-202605181501 ac1ddfba-c315-4a78-ae56-46902a80ced8 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:01:59 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false ING’s Lynn Song highlights that China’s April data showed broad-based weakness in domestic activity, with retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment all disappointing. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/canadian-dollar-edges-slightly-higher-as-traders-await-cpi-and-fomc-minutes-202605181433 51127c62-7e1c-478d-b472-2d78a6ebeea6 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:41 Z USDCAD 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false USD/CAD trades around 1.3740 on Monday at the time of writing, down modestly by 0.05% on the day. The pullback in the US Dollar (USD) against its major peers is weighing on the pair after signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/british-pound-fiscal-worries-keep-sterling-in-danger-zone-bbh-202605181432 2a746210-5aa1-4139-8635-bf380da66eec Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:53 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the global bond selloff is approaching levels where borrowing costs exceed nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/equities-energy-shock-risks-to-ai-investment-standard-chartered-202605181416 955d4919-d77e-42f1-9d11-fd46feb6049b Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:42 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false Standard Chartered’s Madhur Jha assesses how the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the current energy shock could challenge AI optimism. The bank highlights near-term risks to semiconductor input supplies and longer-term risks to AI investment and demand. https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-nahb-housing-market-index-above-expectations-35-in-may-actual-37-202605181400 f08faf44-8abe-4c00-8d46-a259baf33df4 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:01 Z 852b9932-1ccb-4a23-bb49-3e6772db28bc FXStreet false United States NAHB Housing Market Index above expectations (35) in May: Actual (37)