🎯 Following April’s decisions by the Fed and other central banks, markets were looking for fresh direction.

💵 The key event of the week: Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data. Inflation is back in the spotlight, as interest rate expectations and sentiment toward the dollar will largely depend on it.

📅 Mon: China CPI
📅 Tue: Germany, Australia, and U.S. CPI
📅 Wed: U.S. PPI, RBNZ inflation expectations
📅 Thu: UK GDP, U.S. retail sales
📅 Fri: Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

🌊 Add rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz to the mix, and the week is shaping up to be highly volatile.

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🛡 Amid volatility and sanctions, some currencies are collapsing, while others are only getting stronger.

👑 Which currencies are among the top performers right now?

The Kuwaiti dinar is the undisputed king. It is followed by the Bahraini dinar and the Omani rial. The pound, the euro, and the US dollar are among the top reserve currencies, while the Swiss franc serves as a safe-haven asset.

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🎯 The final week of May closes the month and the first half of the year — markets won’t stand still.

💵 The key event of the week: Thursday’s U.S. PCE data — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge and a major driver for rate expectations.

📅 Mon: Whit Monday (Catholic countries), U.S. Memorial Day
📅 Tue: U.S. Consumer Confidence
📅 Wed: Australia CPI, RBNZ rate decision
📅 Thu: New Zealand budget, U.S. PCE, U.S. GDP, Japan CPI (Tokyo area)
📅 Fri: Germany CPI, Canada GDP
📅 Sun: China PMI

🌊 With the half-year end approaching, portfolio rebalancing flows may amplify volatility.

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