Key News Insights
Date: 12th, May, Friday, 2026
Daily Economic Outlook:
Asia stocks mixed as chip rally cools, Iran tensions persist
- Most Asian stocks traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as the recent rally in chip and technology shares lost momentum. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty and limited progress in easing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Oil extends gains after Trump says Iran ceasefire ’on life support’
- Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Tuesday after climbing nearly 3% in the previous session, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support,” damping hopes for a quick resolution to the conflict.
Trump considering resuming combat operations against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly giving more serious consideration to resuming major military operations against Iran as peace negotiations remain stalled. According to CNN, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and divisions within Iran’s leadership that are slowing progress in nuclear talks.
The Dollar Index (DXY)
- The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday as rising tensions between Washington and Tehran boosted safe-haven demand. Investors also remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data this week, which could reflect the impact of higher oil prices on consumer prices.
- Markets continue to monitor U.S.-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz, as elevated energy prices are sustaining inflation risks and reducing the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.
NZD/USD
- Options market pricing showed traders becoming less bearish on the New Zealand dollar for the third time in four days on Monday, with sentiment improving to its least negative level in nearly three months.
- While traders continue to expect a weaker kiwi/dollar over the coming month, the premium of puts betting on NZD/USD to decline over calls anticipating the pair to rise has narrowed considerably in May.
Up 400% in a year — analyst says this is the cheapest the stock will get
- Samsung Electronics shares have surged roughly 421% over the past year, yet one analyst argues investors shouldn’t be deterred by the sharp rally, saying that this is the cheapest the stock will be.
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02 - Economic Calender
03 - Previous Day Performance
04 - Gold Analysis
Overview: Gold rebounded sharply from yesterday’s lows, but is showing renewed weakness today after sweeping buy-side liquidity around the 4770 level. If price sustains below the 4680 zone, a further decline towards 4650 appears likely. However, if gold finds support in the 4680–4690 area, a recovery towards 4720–4730 remains possible. With volatility elevated, gold continues to trade within a wider-than-usual range.
Biasness: Gold prices traded largely steady in Asian markets on Tuesday as investors monitored the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and awaited the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
Key Levels:
R1- 4772 R2- 4890
S1- 4545 S2- 4403
Data Releases: Today’s key U.S. events—including Core CPI m/m, CPI m/m, the Fed Chair Nomination Vote, and remarks from FOMC member Goolsbee—are expected to drive increased volatility in gold prices during the New York session.
Technical Analysis: The price is holding above 50 & 100 EMA on 4H timeframe with EMA slope trending upward, indicating bullish bias.
Alternative Scenario: If prices starts to close below 50 & 100 EMA on 4H timeframe & closes below 4650 then we can plan short entries.
While writing the report, gold is trading at 4705.
05 - Crude Oil
Overview: Crude Oil started the week with a gap up opening and entered the FVG, while breaking a confluence of resistance, including the fib level 0.382, upper zone of FVG and R1 (96.4). The prices are expected to continue the rising trend towards marked resistance zones.
Biasness: Crude oil price extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $95.80 during the Asian hours. Crude oil prices are surging as Middle East tensions are threatening the world’s most critical energy transit route.
Key Levels:
R1: 97.00 R2: 100.75
S1: 94.20 S2: 91.00
Data Releases: US CPI & Core CPI will be the key events for Crude Oil today. Weak US data can weaken the Dollar and fade rate concerns, which may strengthen Oil prices.
Technical Analysis: Prices have breached the 20/50/100 & 200 EMAs and trending above them. Also RSI is moving in the buying zone might drive prices higher.
Alternative Scenario: A breakout below 94.20 would weaken the bullish outlook and may trigger strong corrections toward the 91.00 support zone or lower.
While writing the report, the pair is trending at 96.90
06 - AUD/USD
Overview: AUD/USD is showing a bearish reversal after failing to break above the 0.7265–0.7270 resistance zone. The rejection from this area suggests sellers are back in control and price may decline toward lower support levels.
Biasness: Despite high Australian inflation and the RBA’s hawkish stance, AUD/USD may weaken as the US Dollar gains support from safe-haven demand and stronger US data.
Key Levels:
R1: 0.7270 R2: 0.7330
S1: 0.7180 S2: 0.7115
Data Release: The key events for AUD/USD today are Australia’s confidence data and the US CPI inflation report. Weak Australian sentiment or stronger-than-expected US inflation would support the US Dollar and push AUD/USD lower.
Technical Analysis: Price completed a five-wave rally, with sub-wave (5) ending near 0.7267 at strong resistance. RSI shows bearish divergence and, with price falling below the upper Bollinger Band and 20-day SMA, the pair may decline toward 0.7208 and 0.7182.
Alternative Scenario: A sustained break above 0.7270 would invalidate the bearish outlook and could open the way toward 0.7330.
While writing the report, the pair is trending at 0.7216 .
07 -BTC/USD
Overview: Bitcoin is currently trading near the 80900 zone after a sharp corrective move from recent highs of around 82,400, confluence with the ascending trendline. Price are now expected to continue the bearish trend towards the order block near fib level 0.50 (78860).
Biasness:. Bitcoin holds steady above $81,000 on Tuesday while the US casts doubt on the Iran ceasefire. The Bank of Japan is considering a rate hike amid concerns about prolonged tensions in the Middle East. Cronos and Injective extend gains over the last 24 hours, emerging as top performers.
Key Levels:
R1 : 81500 R2 : 83000
S1 : 80000 S2 : 78850
Data Release: US CPI & Core CPI will be the key events for Bitcoin today. Strong US data can strengthen the Dollar and rise rate concerns, which may weaken Bitcoin prices.
Technical Analysis: RSI enters the selling zone, signaling bearishness in BTC rates. ALso prices falls below 20 EMA, and might trend lower to test 100 EMA near fib level 0.5.
Alternative Scenario: If price fails to hold below 80000 psychological zone, but rises higher above 81500, then bullish pressure may accelerate toward 883000 or higher resistance levels.
While writing the report, the pair is trending at 80900
DOW JONES
Overview: Dow Jones is showing bearish pressure after failing to sustain above the 49,800–50,000 resistance zone. The rejection from this area suggests the index may enter a corrective decline toward lower support levels.
Biasness: Dow Jones may stay bearish as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices increase inflation concerns and reduce hopes for Fed rate cuts. Strong US CPI data could add further pressure by pushing Treasury yields higher.
Key Levels:
R1: 49800 R2: 50450
S1: 48870 S2: 48300
Data Release: The key USD event for Dow Jones today is the US CPI inflation report. Higher-than-expected inflation could push Treasury yields higher and reduce hopes for Fed rate cuts, putting pressure on stocks and keeping the Dow Jones bearish.
Technical Analysis :Price completed a five-wave rally and is now forming an ABC correction after wave (B) topped near 50,100. With price below the 20-day SMA and RSI flat near 50, momentum is weakening and the index may decline toward 49,396 and 48,867.
Alternative Scenario: A sustained break above 50,000–50,450 would invalidate the bearish outlook and could trigger a fresh move higher.
While writing the report, the pair is trending at 49667.
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