USD/JPY remains stuck in a tight range amid US-Iran deal optimism and hawkish Fed risk
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar came under renewed pressure yesterday on heightened hopes for a US-Iran deal. The latest developments have certainly been more positive with Qatari mediation reportedly having produced a mutual understanding on Iran’s frozen financial assets and Trump’s retreating on the nuclear material question. In fact, having previously insisted that Iran’s […]
Cover Singer Tiffany Alvord ‘Memba Her?!
American singer-songwriter Tiffany Alvord was just a teen when she became known for covering songs on YouTube back in 2008. Tiffany’s YouTube videos have amassed millions of views — her cover of Katy Perry‘s “The One That Got Away” stands at 43 million views. Source link
Bill Ackman’s FTSE 100 growth fund is making a huge bet on these 2 AI stocks
Image source: Getty Images While I don’t own shares in Bill Ackman’s FTSE 100 investment trust, Pershing Square Holdings, I do tend to keep an eye on its holdings. That’s because Ackman has a history of identifying high-quality stocks at attractive valuations (and making a lot of money from them). Recently, I was looking at […]
FX option expiries for 26 May 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of expiries to take note of for today, as highlighted in bold below. They are both for EUR/USD at the 1.1600 and 1.1650 levels. Much like yesterday, the expiries today are likely to also serve as points of interest to keep price action more locked in. That […]
With £2,000, investors could buy 319 shares in Aviva with its 6.6% dividend yield
Aviva (LSE: AV.) shares have fallen by around 8% in 2026. As a result, £2,000 now buys around 319 shares in the FTSE 100 insurer (ignoring trading commissions). Are they worth considering for an ISA or SIPP, given that the company’s dividend yield is now sitting at a high 6.6%? Let’s discuss. Should you buy […]
Markets reserve some caution on US-Iran developments
The war continues to rage on but it looks like we’re on the cusp of some form of agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) being signed off between both sides. While on the surface it is billed as “a deal to end the conflict”, let’s be reminded of what the stakes are here. This framework […]
Lloyds shares have become the Footsie’s latest AI play
Image source: Getty Images Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares were in high demand last week. On AJ Bell‘s platform, the FTSE 100 bank was the most bought stock. Why were investors scrambling to buy the shares? Believe it or not, AI. Should you buy Lloyds Banking Group Plc shares today? Before you decide, please take a […]
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Spanish PPI and the UK CBI which are not going to change anything for the respective central banks. The ECB is widely expected to hike in June and then wait at least […]
ECB policymaker Schnabel says that a June rate hike will be needed
Looking through inflation spike is no longer an option There are increasing signs that inflation shock is spilling over to other parts of the consumption basket Even if Iran war ended today, policy action is needed given the damage to energy infrastructure The negative impact on growth from the shock will be stronger Incoming data […]
Crude oil futures plunge nearly 5%: What this oil analysis is guiding next
Crude oil futures are under sharp pressure today, with Light Crude Oil Futures trading near $91.79, down about 4.98%. The move matters not only for oil traders, but also for consumers watching gasoline prices, because sustained weakness in crude can eventually filter into wholesale fuel and retail pump prices. The current read from the investingLive.com […]
