Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to Bounce Around.Natural gas drifts on Monday, as traders are trying to sort out the headlines in the Middle East, but at the same time, we are on holiday in most major Western economies. Most notably, the US is celebrating Memorial Day, leading to shortened hours.

The Dollar Took a Step Back Amid Expectations of aDeal.The US dollar opened the week with a small downward gap and is currently down 0.2% on reports of progress in US-Iran negotiations and a potentially imminent deal. Donald Trump stated that the terms of a deal to resolve the conflict peacefully have largely been agreed upon.

AUD/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Forecasts – US Dollar Drifts Lower in Asia.The US dollar drifted a bit lower, as traders are trying to react to the latest headlines in the Middle East.

Bank of Israel resumes rate cuts as inflation stable despite war.The Bank of Israel lowered short-term interest rates for the third time in six months ​on Monday, citing a large appreciation of the shekel and stable inflation, ‌while cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty remains high.

Markets Rally on Iran Deal Hopes as Oil Crashes to $95.Markets began the week trading as if the Strait of Hormuz is already reopening — even though the final agreement has not yet been signed. Investors rushed into a full-scale “peace dividend” trade after reports suggested the US and Iran are edging closer toward a framework agreement that could end the conflict, restore shipping through Hormuz, and dramatically reduce the risk of a prolonged global energy shock.

Bank of Canada: Patient path to neutral – TD Securities.Bank of Canada: Patient path to neutral – TD Securities

US President Trump: Negotiations with Iran proceeding nicely.US President Trump: Negotiations with Iran proceeding nicely

Singapore Dollar: Range trade bias against US Dollar holds – UOB.Singapore Dollar: Range trade bias against US Dollar holds – UOB

Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $: $3.351B (April) vs $2.499B.Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $: $3.351B (April) vs $2.499B

Mexico Trade Balance, $ dipped from previous $5.932B to $4.52B in April.Mexico Trade Balance, $ dipped from previous $5.932B to $4.52B in April

Singapore: Growth resilience with AI tailwinds – DBS.Singapore: Growth resilience with AI tailwinds – DBS

Iran top negotiator, foreign minister in Doha to work out deal to end conflict - report.The headlines are stating that Iran's top negotiator, also parliament speaker, Ghalibaf and foreign minister Araghchi are in Doha to meet with Qatar's prime minister over a potential deal to end the conflict. Again, I would be remiss if I didn't point out that "potential deal to end the conflict" doesn't exactly mean a final deal between both sides.

The Week Ahead – Correction incoming!.Weekly outlook covering Where USDCAD and XAUUSD,  SPX 500 hits double top analysis and key support and resistance levels shaping market expectations. USDCAD remains bullish Oil wars have been the centre of attention in the past few months, as the worry over an upcoming recession grows more likely.

Hungarian Forint: Euro convergence supports forint as MNB holds – BBH.Hungarian Forint: Euro convergence supports forint as MNB holds – BBH

How close are we actually to a US-Iran endgame?.The start of the week is filled with murmurs about a US-Iran deal and some form of agreement. However, what exactly does that entail and what is it really all about?

Indian banks seek hedging cost subsidy from RBI to raise dollar funding, sources say.Indian banks have sought subsidised forex hedging costs from the Reserve Bank of India to raise overseas borrowings, according to three sources, as the central bank ​seeks to shore up dollar inflows into the economy.

Iranian central bank chief travels Qatar regarding frozen funds.Iranian central bank chief travels Qatar regarding frozen funds

US President Trump: Any Iran deal will be exact opposite of the JCPOA disaster.US President Trump: Any Iran deal will be exact opposite of the JCPOA disaster

Oil slump, central bank support manifest in rupee's three-day winning streak.The Indian rupee saw its longest winning streak in a month, closing stronger against the dollar. This rise was driven by the Reserve Bank of India's market interventions and a significant drop in crude oil prices.

Euro stalls below last week's highs with risk on markets, and thinned trading.Euro stalls below last week's highs with risk on markets, and thinned trading

Japanese Yen: Bearish against US Dollar but momentum slows – UOB.Japanese Yen: Bearish against US Dollar but momentum slows – UOB

Asia FX: IDR, PHP and INR under pressure – MUFG.Asia FX: IDR, PHP and INR under pressure – MUFG

US Dollar Index: Upside risks as US growth outperforms – BBH.US Dollar Index: Upside risks as US growth outperforms – BBH

South African Rand: SARB tightening and fiscal risks – BNY.South African Rand: SARB tightening and fiscal risks – BNY

Euro rises against Canadian Dollar due to lower oil prices, risk-on mood.Euro rises against Canadian Dollar due to lower oil prices, risk-on mood

Japan prime minister Takaichi confirms to implement support to curb mounting energy bills.This was already widely expected and heavily rumoured last week already here. As mentioned then, it's not so much about the extra budget itself but the fact that it would require another fresh round of funding.

Swiss Franc extends its gains as the US Dollar faints amid Iran peace hopes.Swiss Franc extends its gains as the US Dollar faints amid Iran peace hopes

FUNDVIEW WhiteOak bets on India's small- and mid-caps on earnings strength, growth prospects.India's small- and mid-cap stocks are entering a sweet spot, with stronger earnings, price corrections and improving valuations making them more attractive than large-caps, said Hiren ​Dasani, chief investment officer for emerging markets at Singapore-based WhiteOak Capital.

Japanese Yen: Intervention needs BoJ support – HSBC.Japanese Yen: Intervention needs BoJ support – HSBC

Indian Rupee: RBI support and rate talk underpin INR – Commerzbank.Indian Rupee: RBI support and rate talk underpin INR – Commerzbank