US Mid-Session Bell: Mixed markets, oil prices slump as Trump visits the Middle East Markets are mixed as currencies turn defensive, led by the yen and Swiss franc, while commodity currencies lag. Stock indices rebounded on rumors of a Trump-Iran deal, lifting sentiment but sending oil in a slump. Canada’s S&P/TSX hit a record high of 25,875. Safe-haven assets gained, with gold up 1.2% and 30-Year Treasury Bonds rising 0.91%.
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Europe Opening Bell: Japan and US Data Hit Sentiment, DAX Eyes 24000 European markets face subdued open amidst global slowdown concerns. DAX advances, gold falters. US data weighs on sentiment. Japan's economy shrinks. Oil prices steady, FX market sees dollar decline and Aussie/Kiwi rise. Focus on US Consumer Sentiment release. DAX eyes 24000 retest.
https://www.marketpulse.com/ma....rkets/europe-opening

USD/JPY Forecast: Yen Strength Revival Below 149.00 Resistance USD/JPY remains volatile amid shifting risk sentiment and BoJ policy signals. After testing 140.00 support in late April, the pair rebounded to 148.65 on 12 May, driven by optimism around US-China trade. However, weaker US dollar momentum and narrowing US- yield spreads have capped gains. BoJ’s less hawkish outlook and technical weakness below key resistance at 149.00 suggest downside risks remain for USD/JPY.
https://www.marketpulse.com/ma....rkets/usdjpy-forecas

New Zealand dollar jumps as inflation expectations hits 1-year high The New Zealand dollar has posted strong gains as inflation expectations rose to 1-year high. US consumer sentiment and inflation expectations are expected to accelerate.
https://www.marketpulse.com/ne....ws/new-zealand-dolla

Japan's GDP declines, yen rally stalls Japan's GDP missed expectations and declined for the first time in a year. In the US, UoM consumer sentiment and inflation expectations are expected to rise in May.
https://www.marketpulse.com/ne....ws/japans-gdp-declin