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18:00 - 07.05.2026
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USD/JPY muted as easing Middle East tensions weigh on US Dollar

The USD/JPY pair is currently trading around the 156.40 level, showing minimal change throughout the day. This stability comes as multiple reports indicate that the United States (US) and Iran are moving closer to a deal to resolve the over two-month-long conflict.

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Crude Oil on path to $90 as the peace trade continues – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Oil prices collapse as WTI plunges 19% toward $90, fueled by reports of an imminent US-Iran peace deal. With "Project Freedom" paused and traders pricing in a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, explore our in-depth technical analysis for Crudew Oil

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GBP/USD: Election risks weigh on Pound – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s team highlights that GBP/USD has edged higher, helped by lower Oil prices, risk correlations and Asian FX intervention-driven US Dollar (USD) selling. However, they stress that UK local elections and seasonal patterns pose downside risks.

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15:00 - 07.05.2026
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GBP/USD: UK politics and fiscal worries weigh – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that GBP/USD has risen above pre-war levels as United Kingdom (UK) local and Scottish elections test Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.

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14:00 - 07.05.2026
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USD/CAD holds in tight range as US-Iran deal hopes hit USD, sap Canadian Dollar support

USD/CAD trades around 1.3630 on Thursday at the time of writing, showing little change on the day, as lower Oil prices continue to weigh on the Canadian Dollar (CAD) while the US Dollar (USD) remains pressured as well.

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13:00 - 07.05.2026
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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD rallies beyond $80.00 amid risk appetite, lower US yields

Silver (XAG/USD) keeps rallying on Thursday, with precious metals buoyed by lower Treasury yields amid a pullback in oil prices that has eased bets on US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

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12:00 - 07.05.2026
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Forex Today: US Dollar retreats on US-Iran peace hopes

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WTI Oil dips to levels approaching $90.00 amid Hormuz opening rumours

Crude Oil prices extend losses for the third consecutive day on Thursday, with the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading at $90.66 at the time of writing, as progress in the US-Iran peace talks has sparked speculation about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD extends gains with bulls eyeing $80.00

Silver (XAG/USD) appreciates for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with precious metals buoyed amid lower Treasury yields, as the decline in Oil prices has eased bets on US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

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09:00 - 07.05.2026
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USD/JPY: Intervention risks and 155 target – OCBC

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GBP/USD: Election risks weigh on Pound – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s team highlights that GBP/USD has edged higher, helped by lower Oil prices, risk correlations and Asian FX intervention-driven US Dollar (USD) selling. However, they stress that UK local elections and seasonal patterns pose downside risks. Short positioning in the Pound and less tight correlation with UK 10-year Gilts are also noted as important context for the pair.

Cable lifted but downside risks linger

"In the UK, it’s Mayday for PM Keir Starmer and what looks like will be a devastating election defeat for the Labour Party could precipitate a leadership challenge. PM Starmer will reportedly count on reversing Brexit to save his premiership if the results go against him."

"In a speech planned for next Monday and designed to fend off a possible leadership challenge, the PM will say that closer relations with the EU are “crucial” to tackling the cost of living crisis caused by the Iran war as he seeks after today's elections."

"According to the Times, there will be a commitment to closer relations with the EU to bolster Britain’s economic and national security."

"GBP positioning is short but USD selling (Japanese/Asia intervention) and correlation with risk is flattering levels in cable above 1.36."

"The correlation with 10y gilt is not as compelling as it was last November (budget) or in September2022 (PM Truss). EUR/GBP trades not far off 4-month lows."

"Cable gains flattered by lower oil, correlation with risk and Asia FX intervention. Local elections today and May seasonality are downside risk. Support 1.3450, resistance 1.3730."

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