
AUD: CBA brings forward RBA rate cut forecast, flags risk of earlier and deeper easing
Commonwealth Bank of Australia on the Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut yesterday
RBA
AUD

Mexican Peso surges as US Dollar weakens, USD/MXN approaches 19.00
The Mexican Peso (MXN) rallied to a new yearly high against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as investors continued to digest Moody’s downgrade to United States (US) government debt and wait for the vote on the Tax bill presented by the Trump administration.
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Banxico
Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
SEO

Oil: private survey of inventory shows headline crude oil build vs. draw expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Oil

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Canada rate cut hopes dwindle after hotter core CPI
Forex news for North American trading on May 20, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America

President Trump unveils 'Golden Dome' defence shield plans
President Donald Trump outlined plans for a new defence system dubbed the "Golden Dome," highlighting advanced technology, international interest, and a projected $175 billion cost.
Macroeconomics
DollarIndex
Politics
UnitedStates

Trade ideas thread for Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
USD

Economic calendar in Asia 21 May 2025
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 21 May 2025
USD

Invictus Growth Partners Closes Oversubscribed Fund II with Funds Totaling $574 Million
Invictus has completed twelve platform investments and add-on acquisitions.
Funding

Fed's Bostic: More businesses say they can't delay tariff response any longer
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic hit newswires on Tuesday, warning that more businesses are geared to begin adjusting their prices and employment numbers as US tariffs begin to work their way through the US economy.
Fed
CentralBanks
InterestRate
TradeWar

EURUSD moves above swing area Makes new highs for the day
EURUSD breaks above key swing zone and 38.2% retracement—buyers eye a move beyond 1.12876
EUR

Forex Today: Focus now shifts to UK inflation data
The US Dollar (USD) traded in a negative fashion, extending Monday’s losses and revisiting the area of multi-day lows. Indeed, renewed concerns over the US economy kept the currency under pressure on Tuesday, while fresh trade jitters also contributed to the sour mood.
Inflation
Currencies
GBPUSD
UnitedKingdom

Fed's Bostic: More busiinesses say they can no longer delay tariff price hikes or job cuts
Bostic on the economy
Bonds
Fed

Canadian Dollar gains ground despite accelerating CPI inflation
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found a foothold on Tuesday, grinding out a slight gain against the US Dollar (USD).
USDCAD
SEO
CPI
Inflation

US stocks slump lower as the battle between retail and institutional continues
S&P 500 down 0.7%
SPX

Dow Jones Industrial Average softens bullish stance as markets wait for budget and trade headlines
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hit a pause in its recent bullish momentum, backsliding into the 24,500 region on Tuesday. Equities are taking a breather from their post-tariff recovery rally as investors await meaningful progress on trade talks.

WTI Crude Oil consolidates between key levels as traders await economic cues
Crude Oil prices remain under pressure on Tuesday, weighed by a combination of rising global supply and persistent economic uncertainty.
Oil
WTI
Energy


USD/JPY steady near 144.75 as Yen rally stalls, US-Japan trade talks in focus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of gains amid broad USD weakness, although the USD/JPY pair is trading flat near 144.75 in American hours.
USDJPY
TradeWar
TradeBalance
CPI
Japan

Fed's Musalem: Hearing that businesses and households are holding back from decisions
Comments from the St Louis Fed chief
Fed

Fed's Musalem: Fed policy is well-positioned, but tariffs could impact inflation
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of St Louis President Alberto Musalem added his voice to the chorus of Fedspeakers warning that US trade policy under the guidance of the Trump administration is poised to not only weigh on growth, but could also exacerbate price volatility, one of the Fed's favorite stand
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CentralBanks
Inflation
TradeWar


Trading Technologies Expands FX Offering with EBS Market for Professional Retail Access
Trading Technologies (TT) has integrated with EBS Market, enabling users to trade spot FX, precious metals, and non-deliverable forwards via its EMS.
Trading Technologies
institutional
Institutional Fx

Prop Firm The Funded Trader Announces Approval to Offer cTrader to US Clients
Proprietary trading firm The Funded Trader has announced that it has obtained the approval to offer the cTrader platform to US clients.
TheFundedTrader


A technical pattern for the US 10 year? Holding above the 200 hour moving average
The 200-hour MA has stalled the fall for the last 3 tests including at today's low
Bonds

Spotware to Showcase cTrader at Traders Fair Philippines 2025
Explore cTrader with Spotware at Traders Fair Philippines 2025. Visit Booth #S4 for live demos, platform insights & the latest in trading innovation
Spotware

Fed's Hammack: Tremendous uncertainty weighs on economic activity
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack noted during an interview with Axios that still-brewing US government policies continue to make it increasingly difficult for policymakers to manage the economy.
Fed
CentralBanks
TradeWar
Inflation

GBPUSD Technical Analysis: Buyers reclaim control with work to do.
GBPUSD staying above the 100-hour MA at 1.3315 keeps the bias in favor of the buyers.
GBP
USD

NZD/USD edges lower despite softer US Dollar, weighed by China-linked concerns
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) slides lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with NZD/USD slipping to 0.5910 in early American trading hours.
NZDUSD
RBNZ
PBOC

Gold rises as USD weakens and fiscal risks lift safe-haven demand
Gold (XAU/USD) prices are surging on Tuesday, buoyed by broad-based US Dollar (USD) weakness and renewed concerns over the United States’ (US) fiscal health following Friday’s Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign debt.
Gold
XAUUSD
Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
Metals

European equity close: Strong gains as Spain hits another record
Stocks finish near the best levels of the day
Stocks

GBP/USD edges up on UK-EU deal, but Fed hawkishness limits gains
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registered modest gains versus the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, capped by the rise of US Treasury bond yields as news of a United Kingdom (UK)-European Union (EU) trade agreement boosts the prospects of the UK’s currency.
GBPUSD
Fundamental Analysis
Majors
Technical Analysis
Fed

BofA: Corporates may need to hedge for more EUR/USD strength
The euro is up 16 pips to 1.1258 today
EUR

EURUSD Technical Analysis: Price fails at ceiling again, eyes cluster of MA support
EURUSD caught between moving average support and overhead ceiling—breakout needed to define direction
EUR
USD

GBP/JPY rebounds to near 193.50 as BoE Pill warns caution on interest rate cuts
The GBP/JPY pair attracts bids near 192.00 and flattens around 193.50 during North American trading hours on Tuesday. The cross bounces back as the Japanese Yen (JPY) loses strength after Tokyo announced the meeting with Washington this week for the third-round trade talks.
GBPJPY
BOE
Inflation
Japan
UnitedStates

Bank of Canada rate cut odds plumment. Eyes now on next week's GDP data
CIBC on today's CPI report
CAD

The reaction to the Moody's downgrade couldn't have been worse
Ignoring the problem isn't going to make it go away
USD

Eurozone May flash consumer confidence -15.2 vs -16.0 expected
Eurozone May flash consumer confidence data
EUR

NZDUSD Technical Analysis: Price boxed in by a multi-timeframe moving average cluster
NZDUSD trapped in moving average gridlock—next break above 0.5927 or below 0.5880 will set the tone
NZD
USD