Trump–Xi Meeting: The New “Barometer” of the Global Forex Market
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May 2026 has become the main focus of global financial markets, as investors increasingly view it as a key driver of short-term direction in the Forex market, particularly for the USD, Chinese yuan, and Asian currenc
Trump-Xi Talks Calm Diplomacy, Not Commodities: Oil Holds the Risk Premium While Gold Faces a Strong-Dollar Test
After the Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, investors received signs that both Washington and Beijing prefer the Strait of Hormuz to stay open for global energy flows. However, the market is still trading the reality on the water, not only the statements from leaders. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critica
Weekly Economic Calendar: Week of 18 - 22 May 2026
Weekly Economic Calendar: Week of 18 - 22 May, 2026 (GMT+8) This week’s economic calendar is heavily focused on Japan GDP, UK labour and inflation data, Eurozone CPI, U.S. FOMC Meeting Minutes, crude oil inventories, UK PMI data, U.S. manufacturing indicators, U.S. jobless claims and UK retail