Monthly Archives: May 2026
41654156156Oil Holds as Trump Rejects Iran Proposal and Hormuz Risks Persist

Written on May 12, 2026 at 5:23 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways *Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest peace proposal has sharply reduced hopes for a near-term ceasefire, keeping geopolitical tensions elevated. *Ongoing disruption risks in the Strait of Hormuz continue to support a strong geopolitical risk premium in oil prices. *Markets increasingly believe oil could remain structurally elevated if Middle East tensions persist through theContinue Reading
US Dollar Firms on Rising Yields While Gold Gains on Geopolitical Uncertainty

Written on May 12, 2026 at 5:12 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways *US dollar rebounds as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns *Strong economic data and higher Treasury yields support USD *Gold extends gains despite tightening policy expectations *U.S.–Iran tensions and upcoming U.S.–China talks boost safe-haven demand Market Summary The US dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, reboundedContinue Reading
Chart the Market (11/05/2026)

Written on May 11, 2026 at 7:24 am, by pumarketings
Dollar Index, H4: The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) had previously been trading within a broader lower-high structure on the chart, reflecting a prevailing bearish trend as price remained capped below the descending trendline resistance that has held since early April. Recent price action, however, suggests the index may be stabilizing near the key 97.80 supportContinue Reading
