A softer dollar and stronger technology sentiment supported cross-asset risk appetite, with metals firmer and Brent crude holding above $101.85/bbl (+0.57%).
AI-led buying lifted equities, with Nikkei at 63,050.45 (+5.94%), while DXY fell to 97.88 (-0.50%), supporting metals. Brent held $101.85 (+0.57%) as U.S.-Iran doubts kept inflation risks active.
Today's Snapshot
- Nikkei 225: 63,050.45 (+5.94%)
- Nasdaq Composite: 25,838.94 (+2.02%)
- S&P 500: 7,365.12 (+1.46%)
- Gold: $4,706.02/oz (+0.32%)
- Silver: $77.98/oz (+0.82%)
- Brent Crude: $101.85/bbl (+0.57%)
Global Markets
(A) Precious Metals
Gold: $4,706.02/oz (+0.32%)
Gold held steady with a small gain as the weaker dollar supported bullion, while improved risk sentiment limited stronger safe-haven demand. Reuters said gold was supported after the dollar weakened and Middle East peace hopes eased oil-driven inflation pressure.
Silver: $77.98/oz (+0.82%)
Silver gained more than gold, supported by a softer dollar and stronger industrial-demand expectations linked to AI, semiconductors, and technology sentiment.
Brent Crude: $101.85/bbl (+0.57%)
Brent crude went up slightly because hopes for a quick U.S.-Iran peace deal became weaker.
Trump said it was “too soon” for direct talks with Iran, and an Iranian lawmaker said the U.S. proposal looked more like “a wish list than a reality.” This made traders worry that oil supply risks may continue.
(B) FX
Dollar Index (DXY): 97.88 (-0.50%)
The U.S. dollar weakened as traders became more hopeful about a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal. This reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar, while lower oil prices also eased inflation concerns and supported expectations that the Fed may not need to stay aggressive.
USD/JPY: 156.06 (-0.04%)
USD/JPY held near 156 as the yen stayed firmer after suspected Japanese intervention. Traders remained cautious after Japan signalled it could act again to support the yen if currency moves become too sharp.
Financial News & Events - May 7, 2026
High Impact Events
| Country | Release | Forecast | Previous | Time (UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | Challenger Job Cuts (Apr) | 56.0K | 60.62K | 3:30 PM |
| U.S. | Initial Jobless Claims | 205K | 189K | 4:30 PM |
| U.S. | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1,800K | 1,785K | 4:30 PM |
| U.S. | Nonfarm Productivity QoQ Prel (Q1) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 4:30 PM |
| U.S. | Unit Labor Costs QoQ Prel (Q1) | 3.0% | 4.4% | 4:30 PM |
Europe Watch
| Country | Release | Forecast | Previous | Time (UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | HCOB Construction PMI (Apr) | — | 48.0 | 11:30 AM |
| Eurozone | Retail Sales YoY (Mar) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1:00 PM |
| U.K. | S&P Global Construction PMI (Apr) | 45.8 | 45.6 | 12:30 PM |
Volatility
VIX closed around 17.39, indicating calm market conditions.
What Traders Are Watching
- U.S. labor-market data - Jobless claims and productivity figures will shape expectations around Fed policy, wage pressure, and the durability of the U.S. expansion.
- Middle East peace negotiations - Any progress toward a formal U.S.-Iran deal could reduce oil’s geopolitical premium, while renewed disruption risks could quickly push crude higher again.
- AI earnings momentum - Strong semiconductor results continue to support global equities but stretched positioning leaves markets sensitive to earnings disappointments or profit-taking.
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Yesterday’s Market News - May 6, 2026
Markets rallied as AI optimism and hopes for a Middle East peace deal lifted risk appetite, with the Nasdaq rising 512.82 points (+2.02%) to 25,838.94 and the S&P 500 gaining 105.90 points (+1.46%) to 7,365.12. Brent crude fell sharply before stabilizing near $102 as peace-deal headlines reduced supply-risk premiums, while gold and silver remained supported by a softer dollar and easing inflation concerns.
Read full recap →Sources
- Reuters - Global Markets - Asian stocks hit record high, dollar wobbles on peace deal hopes
- Reuters - Global Markets - Morning Bid: No stopping AI frenzy in Asia
- Reuters - Japan Markets - Japan’s Nikkei blazes past 63,000 on earnings, Iran peace optimism; JGBs rally
- Reuters - Energy - Oil falls sharply on Middle East peace deal hopes
- Reuters - Currency Markets - Dollar slips on hopes of U.S.-Iran deal; yen rises amid intervention talk
- Investing.com - Economic Calendar
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