RBNZ's Breman talks hike, votes hold.RBNZ's Breman talks hike, votes hold

Trading Day: Pause before PCE.World stocks eked out new highs while major markets such as the S&P 500, U.S. dollar and Treasuries were largely steady on Wednesday as investors digested conflicting signals on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and awaited U.S. inflation figures on Thursday.

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock climbed from previous -9.1M to -2.8M in May 22.United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock climbed from previous -9.1M to -2.8M in May 22

Fed Cook: Warns rate hike possible as inflation worsens.Fed Cook: Warns rate hike possible as inflation worsens

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bulls Challenge Major Moving Averages.Natural gas reversed higher after testing major moving average support, but price now confronts key 100-day resistance, with higher targets dependent on breakout confirmation.

Banxico slashes 2026 GDP forecast, sees inflation rising.Banxico slashes 2026 GDP forecast, sees inflation rising

Crude Oil prices a deal the White House calls a lie.Crude Oil prices a deal the White House calls a lie

investingLive Americas FX news wrap: Markets whipsaw on conflicting peace deal news.The main news of the session was an Iran's state TV report saying that they obtained a draft of the framework for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and that it included the withdrawal of US military forces from vicinity of Iran and lifting of the naval blockade in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels.

APAC: Hawkish surprises fail to lift front end – BNY.APAC: Hawkish surprises fail to lift front end – BNY

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Dives 4.5% As U.S. – Iran Talks Continue.Oil markets are under strong pressure as traders bet that U.S. and Iran will reach a deal.

United States: Confidence resilience faces Iran and oil risks – TD Securities.United States: Confidence resilience faces Iran and oil risks – TD Securities

US Dollar Index recovers intraday losses amid conflicting US-Iran headlines.US Dollar Index recovers intraday losses amid conflicting US-Iran headlines

Natural Gas News: Natural Gas Futures Rally Today on Heat Forecast.Natural gas futures rally as hotter weather forecasts and strong LNG exports challenge high inventory levels and shift market focus to demand.

Emerging Markets: Food producers gain on inflation story – BNY.Emerging Markets: Food producers gain on inflation story – BNY

Oil: Gradual Gulf recovery and US drilling restraint – Commerzbank.Oil: Gradual Gulf recovery and US drilling restraint – Commerzbank

New Zealand Dollar: Hawkish RBNZ drives outperformance – Scotiabank.New Zealand Dollar: Hawkish RBNZ drives outperformance – Scotiabank

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast:Weakens against US Dollar amid conflicting US-Iran headlines.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast:Weakens against US Dollar amid conflicting US-Iran headlines

United States 5-Year Note Auction climbed from previous 3.955% to 4.182%.United States 5-Year Note Auction climbed from previous 3.955% to 4.182%

US sells 5-year notes at 4.182% vs 4.181% WI.A negligible tail of 0.1 bps. Treasury yields have been falling steadily since the May 19 highs.

Canada: Structural squeeze builds in labour market – RBC.Canada: Structural squeeze builds in labour market – RBC

U.S. Dollar Moves Higher Despite Hopes For Iran Deal: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The strong pullback in the oil markets did not put pressure on the American currency.

Trump: We're not there yet on Iran deal, not satisfied with it.We're not there yet on an Iran deal. We're not satisfied with it.

Russia Industrial Output above expectations (1.6%) in April: Actual (1.9%).Russia Industrial Output above expectations (1.6%) in April: Actual (1.9%)

United Kingdom: Seasonal distortions question growth lead – TD Securities.United Kingdom: Seasonal distortions question growth lead – TD Securities

Euro rises as traders expect US-Iran deal soon, USD slips.Euro rises as traders expect US-Iran deal soon, USD slips

New Zealand Dollar: Hawkish RBNZ underpins range trade against USD – BBH.New Zealand Dollar: Hawkish RBNZ underpins range trade against USD – BBH

Canadian Dollar: Bullish momentum targets 1.3900 against US Dollar – Scotiabank.Canadian Dollar: Bullish momentum targets 1.3900 against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Sri Lanka's surprise rate hike risks choking off IMF-backed recovery.Sri Lanka's surprise 100 basis-point interest rate hike risks tipping into over-tightening just as a fragile, IMF-backed recovery takes hold, signalling a shift by policymakers back ​to crisis-prevention mode as external pressures mount, analysts said.

Euro: War resolution supports upside – Commerzbank.Euro: War resolution supports upside – Commerzbank

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Continues to See Headline Pressures.Crude oil drops again early on Wednesday as hope for peace continues in the Middle East, with the latest headlines suggesting that the two sides are at least trying to find an exit.