South African Rand May '26 (T6K26)
South African Rand Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Monday rose by +0.05%. The dollar was supported on Monday by increased safe-haven demand after the US and Iran failed to reach terms to end the war.  Also, Monday's +2% jump in crude oil prices boosted inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar.
Gains in the dollar were limited after the US Apr existing home sales rose less than expected. Also, strength in the Chinese yuan weighed on the dollar after the yuan rallied to a 3-year high on Monday. In addition, Monday's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar.Â
US Apr existing home sales rose +0.2% m/m to 4.02 million, weaker than expectations of 4.05 million.
In the latest developments in the Middle East, President Trump and Iran rejected each other's latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict. Iran offered to transfer some of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to... Read more
Barchart · Mon May 11, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.05%. The dollar was supported on Monday by increased safe-haven demand after the US and Iran failed to...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 9:42AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after US Apr existing home sales rose less...
Barchart · Fri May 8, 2:33PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.19%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, curbing...
Barchart · Fri May 8, 9:49AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.15%. The dollar is under pressure today after the University of Michigan’s US May consumer sentiment index...
Gold Price Forecast · Fri May 8, 8:39AM CDT
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EdgeClear · Fri May 8, 6:54AM CDT
Japanese yen futures (JPY/USD) have been under sustained pressure throughout 2026, trapped in a prolonged sideways range since November before sellers...
Barchart · 7 minutes ago
As D.R. Horton has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart · Mon May 11, 6:30PM CDT
Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in Sumitomo to 10.05% as of May 7, crossing the 10% threshold in all five major Japanese trading houses and signaling...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
Cotton futures rallied 152 to 304 points across most contracts on Monday, with some deferreds lower. The US dollar index was $0.016 higher at $97.800....
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Cash trade settled...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
The wheat complex closed Monday with gains across all three markets. Chicago SRW was 10 ¾ 15 cents higher across the board on Monday. KC HRW futures were...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
Soybeans saw gains of 2 ¼ to 5 ½ cents across the board on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 5 1/4 cents at $11.46 1/2. Soymeal...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 5:19PM CDT
Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts up 3 to 5 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 cents...
