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Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates
Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.
15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Stock Markets update – Dow Jones at 50,000 & S&P 500 trades above 7,500 – Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks hit historic milestones as the S&P 500 clears 7,500 and the Dow Jones reclaims the 50,000 handle. Driven by the Kevin Warsh trade and a constructive Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, global risk appetite is soaring as precious metals retreat. Explore the intraday technical levels for the major indexes.
14-05-2026 19:44 GMT by Elior Manier
Trump-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching
The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.
14-05-2026 05:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: US PPI surges as Inflation heat derails rate cut hopes ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US producer price inflation surged to 6.0% year-over-year in April, strengthening the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and erasing remaining hopes for 2026 rate cuts. Markets now focus on the high-stakes Trump-Xi Beijing summit, where AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. Despite rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 continued climbing to record highs as AI-driven optimism supported equities.
14-05-2026 02:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates
Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.
15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: US inflation reaccelerates to 3.8%, and chip stocks falter
US inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest level in three years, wiping out Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks sharply reversed after a massive six-week rally, dragging the Nasdaq 100 lower. USD/JPY climbed toward the key 157.90 intervention risk level as traders monitored possible Japanese authorities’ action amid rising market volatility and fading US-Iran peace hopes.
13-05-2026 02:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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