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The post US Dollar: Risk sentiment offsets data support – MUFG appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MUFG’s strategists note that the US Dollar (USD) has weakened despite solid United States (US) jobs data, as optimism over a potential US/Iran deal and surging US equities support risk appetite. They highlight downside risks to the US economy, scope for Federal Reserve (Fed) easing later this year, and warn that prolonged conflict and energy shocks could eventually limit Dollar selling. Dollar pressured by risk appetite “The US dollar weakened further last week with no resolution to the Middle East conflict in sight. Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz increased but the US maintains the ceasefire remains in place. That has seen oil prices drop over the last week.” “The magnitude of such strong risk appetite is lifting global optimism and encouraging US dollar selling. A strong US jobs report was not enough to trigger US dollar strength. The US Dollar could still see renewed gains and the lon
Read full articleEscalating US military actions could destabilize Iran's regime, impacting regional security and potentially altering global diplomatic dynamics. The post US plans military escalation in Iran amid high tensions: Hegseth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global economic disruptions and heightens geopolitical tensions, threatening regional stability. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported April 2026 Consumer Price Index data on May 12, showing headline inflation climbed to 3.8% year-over-year, above the 3.7% analyst consensus and up from 3.3% in March. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. CPI to 3.8% in April, Highest Reading Since Late 2025 The monthly CPI-U rose 0.6% on a […]
The inflation surge may lead the Fed to prioritize inflation control over rate cuts, impacting monetary policy and market expectations. The post US inflation in April, highest in three years amid oil price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions may delay Fed rate cuts, impacting economic stability and increasing recession risks by 2026. The post US CPI rise, geopolitical tensions lower 2026 Fed rate cut odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post US April CPI Report Sparks Fresh Fears of Fed Rate Hikes in 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Markets now price in growing odds of Fed rate hikes as April CPI data approaches. Rising oil and gasoline prices continue adding pressure to U.S. inflation expectations. Softer wage and shelter inflation may help limit further Fed tightening concerns. The upcoming release of the U.S. April Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has raised attention on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move, as financial markets continue to price in a prolonged period of high interest rates. Current expectations from major investment banks indicate that the Fed is unlikely to begin cutting rates before 2027, while market participants have also started assigning higher probabilities to possible rate hikes later this year. The inflation report is expected to provide further clarity on whether price pressures tied to energy costs and core inflation trends could change the central bank’s policy directio
The post Gold reverses gains as US CPI data takes center stage appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) reverses earlier gains on Tuesday as fading hopes for a near-term breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations and a modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD) weigh on the precious metal ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,694 after hitting a three-week high of $4,773 during the Asian session. US-Iran negotiations remain at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program. US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” The remarks came after Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to the US-backed peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable.” Reports also suggest that the US President is considering a resumption of military operations, alongside a potential restart of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker
The post Dollar Holds Steady as Middle East Peace Talks Fade appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US dollar remained stable as Middle East peace talks stalled and oil prices rose. Brent crude climbed above $104 per barrel while fears around the Strait of Hormuz remain. Traders have largely removed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The US dollar held steady on Tuesday even as hopes for a Middle East peace deal weakened and oil prices climbed higher. Markets are now balancing two opposing forces, i.e., rising geopolitical risk and expectations that central banks will keep interest rates elevated for longer. Investors grew more cautious after Donald Trump described the Iran ceasefire as “on life support” following Tehran’s rejection of the latest US peace proposal. The comments led to fears that the conflict, which began at the end of February, could continue well into the second half of the year. The war has already disrupted energy flows across the region and lef
