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15:37 - 22.05.2026
Author:
Elior Manier

USD/JPY trades close to 160.00 after Japan's CPI – More interventions required? – FX Analysis

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: The Japanese Yen faces fresh capitulation risks as Japan's April core CPI drops to a dovish 1.4%, well below the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Driven by domestic fuel subsidies masking Middle East oil shocks, the stark policy divergence with a hawkish Federal Reserve has pushed USD/JPY perilously close to the historic 160.00 handle. Explore our comprehensive technical breakdown and FX intervention outlook.

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13:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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WTI Oil steadies below $98.00 amid mild hopes of an US-Iran peace deal

Crude Oil prices are hovering near 10-day lows, with upside attempts limited below the $98.00 line on Friday, on track to a nearly 4% weekly decline.

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commodities Commodities
12:09 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD keeps looking for direction above $4,500

Gold (XAU/USD) trades lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, but remains contained within previous ranges, with downside attempts limited above the $4,500 line for now.

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commodities Commodities
11:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD struggles around $76 amid US-Iran deal uncertainty

Silver price (XAG/USD) faces selling pressure near $76.00 during the European trading session on Friday. The white metal trades lower due to uncertainty over whether the United States (US) and Iran will reach a deal.

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indices Indices
10:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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S&P 500: Modest gains with Iran-linked relief – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid notes that improved sentiment around a potential Iran deal helped the S&P 500 recover earlier losses and close slightly higher.

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forex Forex
09:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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Forex Today: US Dollar holds ground despite US-Iran peace deal optimism

Here is what you need to know on Friday, May 22:

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forex Forex
08:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds losses below 0.7150 as descending wedge emerges

AUD/USD extends its losses after a slight decline in the previous day, trading around 0.7140 during the Asian hours on Friday.

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07:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
oanda_news

WTI Price Forecast: 200-SMA on H4/trend line confluence near $95.00 holds the key

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – remains on the back foot for the third consecutive day and trades around mid-$96.00s during the Asian session on Friday.

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forex Forex
06:00 - 22.05.2026
Author:
OANDA News
oanda_news

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests confluence resistance zone near 185.00

EUR/JPY remains flat for the second consecutive day, trading around 184.70 during the Asian hours on Friday.

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commodities Commodities
04:08 - 22.05.2026
Author:
kelvin_wong
Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI

Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.

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