LOGO
LOGO

currency alerts

  • Swiss Franc Rises Against Majors May 22, 2026 06:31 ET

    The Swiss franc strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday. The Swiss franc rose to nearly a 2-month high of 0.9120 against the euro, from an early low of 0.9141. Against the pound, the U.S. dollar and the yen, the franc advanced to 3-day highs of 1.0551, 0.7856...

  • U.S. Dollar Eases Against Majors May 22, 2026 03:54 ET

    The U.S. dollar eased against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday. The greenback eased to 1.1630 against the euro and 158.82 against the yen, from an early 1-1/2-month high of 1.1576 and a 3-week high of 159.34, respectively. The greenback eased to 0.7857 against the franc...

  • U.S. Dollar Ends Roughly Flat As Optimism On U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Increases May 21, 2026 17:00 ET

    The U.S. Dollar value moved a little changed after Iranian media reports citing Al-Arabiya indicated that a final draft of U.S.-Iran agreement is underway which could lead to restoring free movement of shipping via the Strait of Hormuz.

  • U.S. Dollar Drops Against Majors May 21, 2026 04:44 ET

    The U.S. dollar fell against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday. The greenback fell to 1.1645 against the euro and 0.7857 against the franc, from an early 1-1/2-month high of 1.1587 and nearly a 3-week high of 0.7907, respectively. The greenback dropped to a 5-day low of...

  • NZ Dollar Rises Amid Risk-On Mood May 21, 2026 04:23 ET

    The New Zealand dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday, as Asian stock markets traded higher amid renewed optimism about a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran after U.S. President Trump said the U.S. was in the final stages of negotiations with...

  • NZ Dollar Rises Against Majors May 21, 2026 03:29 ET

    The New Zealand dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday. The NZ dollar rose to a 9-day high of 1.2136 against the Australian dollar, from yesterday's closing value of 1.2186. Against the U.S. dollar, the yen and the euro, the kiwi advanced to 0.5875,...

  • U.S. Dollar Ticks Lower As US-Iran Efforts For Peace Negotiations Gather Steam May 20, 2026 17:00 ET

    The U.S. Dollar value slid as indications for ending the U.S.-Iran conflict through negotiations appear prospective. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the conflict is in the final stage, and a deal could be reached soon.

  • Market Sentiment Improves As Peace Hopes Eclipse Rate Fears May 20, 2026 06:22 ET

    Optimism about a quick end to the Middle East conflict eclipsed the anxiety surrounding the release of the FOMC minutes on Wednesday afternoon.

  • NZ Dollar Falls As Asian Stock Markets Traded Lower May 20, 2026 04:27 ET

    The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday amid increased risk aversion by the inversion, as surging crude oil prices led to a sustained acceleration in the pace of inflation and continued to drive global bond yields higher, increasing the possibility...

  • NZ Dollar Falls Against Majors May 20, 2026 03:32 ET

    The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. The NZ dollar fell to more than a 1-month low of 0.5815 against the U.S. dollar and a 2-week low of 92.50 against the yen, from yesterday's closing quotes of 0.5833 and 92.77, respectively. Against...

  • U.S. Dollar Inches Higher Amid Ongoing Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, U.S.-Iran Standoff May 19, 2026 17:00 ET

    The U.S. Dollar value edged higher after the U.S. halted its planned attacks on Iran for today to facilitate negotiations. However, escalation concerns renewed after U.S. President Donald Trump stressed that strikes could restart anytime in the coming days if Iran is unable to strike a deal with the U.S.

  • Markets Swayed By Middle East Developments May 19, 2026 06:25 ET

    Hopes of a peaceful resolution of the Middle East conflict was renewed amid President Trump delaying further strikes on Iran.

  • U.S. Dollar Drops Against Most Majors May 19, 2026 03:41 ET

    The U.S. dollar fell against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Monday. The greenback fell to 1.1660 against the euro, from an early 1-1/2-month high of 1.1608. The greenback dropped to 0.7841 against the franc, from an early nearly 3-week high of 0.7877. The greenback declined...

  • U.S. Dollar Edges Lower As Iran Offers New Plan To US To End Gulf War May 18, 2026 17:00 ET

    The U.S. Dollar value inched lower after reports indicated that Iran has sent a new 14-point peace proposal to the U.S. through Pakistan to end the war which boosted investor sentiments. In addition, the U.S. halted its planned attack on Iran for tomorrow at the request of Gulf leaders, reducing war concerns.

  • Crude Oil Falls On Reports Of Iran Sanctions Waiver May 18, 2026 09:52 ET

    Sentiment in global markets improved as crude oil prices fell following reports in the Iranian media about a temporary waiver of sanctions on Iranian crude oil.

Global Economics Weekly Update -May 18 – May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 14:46 ET
Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.

Latest Updates on COVID-19