DXY & Forex

Iran notifies Gulf countries of its position on ending the war; oil prices plunge sharply, Bitcoin and gold jump in the short term, and U.S. stocks set fresh highs again. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of how geopolitical risk mitigation mechanisms transmit across different asset classes.

According to ChainCatcher, intraday on May 1, Brent crude rose approximately 4% to around $108 per barrel as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) weakened 0.35%. Meanwhile, spot silver surged 4% to $76.67 per ounce, according to Gate's market

According to Jin 10, Federal Reserve official Logan indicated that the next interest rate adjustment could be either a rate cut or a rate hike.

According to Golden Ten, USD/JPY fell around 40 pips to 156.32 on a short-term basis before rebounding to 156.64.

According to market expectations and recent statements, Kevin Warsh will take over as US Federal Reserve chairman in June, replacing Jerome Powell. Historical data shows Bitcoin typically experiences a price correction lasting several months after a new Fed chair takes office, followed by a stronger

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Iran's rial hit a record low of 1,800,000 per U.S. dollar on April 29, 2026, reflecting intensified economic pressure from U.S. sanctions. The currency has depreciated significantly since early 2025, when it traded near 800,000 per dollar. Bessent

According to BlockBeats, on May 1, global central banks entered a holding pattern without providing clear guidance on future policy direction. The U.S. Q1 GDP growth slowed to 2%, below expectations, while March PCE inflation rose to 3.5%, marking the highest level in nearly three years.

According to Crypto Rover, the Federal Reserve injected $8.26 billion into overnight markets today (May 1), marking one of the largest liquidity injections since the COVID-era interventions. The move was executed through overnight funding operations to stabilize short-term funding markets and

According to ChainCatcher, citing 金十, Federal Reserve official Kashkari stated in March that he previously believed inflation could decline and rate cuts may be necessary this year. However, recent developments in March were insufficient to warrant changes to the policy

According to analysis of Bank of Japan accounts, Japan intervened in currency markets on Thursday with approximately $34.5 billion (5.4 trillion yen) to support the yen, marking its first intervention since July 2024. The move came after Finance Minister Sayuri Yamamoto warned of "decisive action" e

According to Yunfeng Finance's official announcement, Yunfeng Finance Group (00376.HK) has completed a strategic investment in WooshPay, a global cross-border payment platform. The investment amount was not disclosed. WooshPay is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Hong Kong

According to Jin 10, the U.S. dollar briefly dropped over 100 pips against the Japanese yen intraday before a modest rebound, now trading at 156.06.

According to Standard Chartered, the European Central Bank is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points in June, shifting from the bank's previous forecast of unchanged rates.

The Trump administration claims that the April ceasefire ended the war with Iran, pausing the authorization clock for 60 days, and that before the May 1 deadline it can be exempt from congressional authorization. Experts say the text contains no “pause-the-clock” mechanism, and the dispute remains; Collins and other Republicans also voted in favor, showing that this interpretation faces challenges. If a court or Congress accepts it, future presidents may be able to use a ceasefire to end hostilities and evade authorization. Oil prices remain elevated, the Japanese yen is strengthening, and geopolitical risks in the Middle East have not been resolved.

According to BlockBeats, on May 1, President Trump stated he does not care whether Jerome Powell remains as a Federal Reserve governor after his term as chairman ends on May 15, emphasizing instead his focus on ensuring Kevin Warsh becomes the next Fed chairman. Powell's governorship extends

According to CME FedWatch data, the Federal Reserve has a 95% probability of holding rates unchanged in June, with a 5% chance of a 25 basis point cut. For July, the probability of maintaining current rates stands at 87.9%, while a 25 basis point cut has an 11.7% probability and a 50 basis point cut

The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.91% on April 30, closing at 98.054 at the end of New York trading, according to forex market data. The euro strengthened to 1.1729 against the dollar, up from 1.1682 the previous day, while the British pound rose to 1.3583, compared to 1.3483

Geopolitical supply disruptions and synchronized central bank hawkishness are sustaining elevated energy prices and inflation pressures across global markets. WTI crude oil remains firmly above the $100 threshold at approximately $101.45, driven by ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports and

According to the Federal Reserve's official release, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% on April 29, as policymakers weighed inflation and economic uncertainty. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 8 to 4 to maintain rates steady, with dissenting votes from Stephen

According to Jin Shi, USD/CAD fell below 1.36 intraday on April 30, declining 0.61% during the session.