Singapore Dollar: Mild bullish against US Dollar within tight range – UOB.Singapore Dollar: Mild bullish against US Dollar within tight range – UOB

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Support Failure Signals Deeper Drop.Natural gas breaks below key confluence support after a failed bull pennant, shifting momentum bearish with downside targets toward major Fibonacci and moving average levels.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 22 May: Markets eye Iran talks, Fed signals now.The week is ended with markets focused squarely on the growing tension surrounding Iran, as negotiations entered what officials described as a critical stage. Mediators including Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia worked urgently to secure at least a temporary framework agreement aimed at preventing renewed U.S. and Israeli military action.

ASEAN-6 inflation: Pipeline pressures and rate risks – DBS.ASEAN-6 inflation: Pipeline pressures and rate risks – DBS

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions declined to ¥-93.9K from previous ¥-75.1K.Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions declined to ¥-93.9K from previous ¥-75.1K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 169.9K to 172.6K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 169.9K to 172.6K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions declined to £-64.3K from previous £-43.1K.United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions declined to £-64.3K from previous £-43.1K

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky.The European Central Bank warned European Union finance ministers on Friday that proposals to issue more euro stablecoins could reduce bank lending and make ​controlling interest rates harder, three sources told Reuters.

Singapore Dollar: Buy dips against dollar in choppy range – OCBC.Singapore Dollar: Buy dips against dollar in choppy range – OCBC

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Lows As U.S. – Iran Talks Show Signs Of Progress.Oil markets are losing ground ahead of the weekend.

ECB between fighting inflation and weaker growth.Analysis of the ECB's dilemma as persistent inflation in the eurozone's largest economies raises the possibility of a June rate hike despite weaker growth prospects.

SKy News Arabia: Negotiations in Tehran have reached an agreement on nuclear issue.Crude oil has reached a new low at $94.73. The current price is at $95.84.

South Korea: Hawkish BoK tilt supports Won – ING.South Korea: Hawkish BoK tilt supports Won – ING

Dow hits new peak but consumer sentiment gets worse.Dow hits new peak but consumer sentiment gets worse

U.S. Dollar Moves Higher As Traders Bet On Hawkish Fed: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency gains ground as traders focus on rising Treasury yields.

Japanese Yen Short-term Outlook: USD/JPY Breakout Looms as Intervention Risk Rises.USD/JPY is consolidating in a tight range after rebounding sharply from key support earlier this month, with price action stabilizing just below major resistance near the yearly highs. The near-term technical outlook remains constructive, but traders are once again approaching levels that previously triggered Japanese intervention.

Fed's Warsh says he will lead reform at the Fed.Fed's Warsh says he will lead reform at the Fed

Australian Dollar: Rate repricing weighs against Japanese Yen – Rabobank.Australian Dollar: Rate repricing weighs against Japanese Yen – Rabobank

Japanese Yen weakens as stronger US Dollar and elevated energy prices weigh on sentiment.Japanese Yen weakens as stronger US Dollar and elevated energy prices weigh on sentiment

US Dollar Forecast: FOMC Chairman Warsh Sworn In - Good Luck Kevin!.As President Trump's handpicked successor to Jerome Powell, Warsh will undoubtedly face political pressure to cut interest rates; the problem is, from a monetary policy perspective, it's near impossible to make a coherent case for cutting interest rates in the current macroeconomic climate. Defying expectations, the unemployment rate has remained relatively low, and the most recent NFIB Small Business Optimism survey suggests that, if anything, the US labor market is reaccelerating:

Natural Gas Weekly Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to See Overhang.Natural gas has had a tough week again, as we continue to trade in one of the weakest times of year. Until we see hotter temperatures return to the United States, it is likely that we are more “fade the rally” at the moment.

Canadian Dollar weakens as US-Iran uncertainty and hawkish Fed bets support Greenback.Canadian Dollar weakens as US-Iran uncertainty and hawkish Fed bets support Greenback

Canada: Growth returns with domestic support – RBC.Canada: Growth returns with domestic support – RBC

US Dollar: Supported into holiday as risk stays contained – Scotiabank.US Dollar: Supported into holiday as risk stays contained – Scotiabank

Japanese Yen: Tokyo CPI and intervention data watched – Deutsche Bank.Japanese Yen: Tokyo CPI and intervention data watched – Deutsche Bank

Crude Oil –22.05.2026.Crude Oil managed to pass above the resistance of 96.90 which could push for an advance towards the target of 106.00-108.35. Prices are facing support around 93.90 where as long as the market holds above it, more advance will be expected.

Crude oil outlook: middle east headlines keep traders on edge.At around lunchtime London time, we saw oil prices take a dump after Al Arabiya (again) reported that Pakistani army chief was on his way to Tehran. This was yet another daily optimistic headline emerging just ahead of the open on Wall Street.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Remains Choppy on Friday.The oil markets continue to be noisy, as we are trying to sort out the supply situation in the Middle East. With this, traders are a bit hesitant to get aggressive, especially heading into a weekend where any announcement could come out.

USD/JPY –22.05.2026.As we see over the previous chart, the pair managed to rebound from support 155.00-60 whilst closing to the resistance at 159.40. USDJPY still has the chance for a further advance as this zone could control the market movement between support 155.00 and resistance 160.20-60.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to Drift Sideways.Natural gas continues to see downward pressure overall, but on Friday is a bit more sideways than anything else. The seasonal cycle continues to be the main driver.