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The US Dollar (USD) shows minor losses against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Tuesday, although it remains steady above 1.3600 so far, trading at 1.3515 at the time of writing and holding most of the last two trading days' gains, after bouncing from Friday’s lows at 1.3550.A moderate risk aversion is

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that Switzerland’s April Consumer Price Index (CPI) was mixed, with headline inflation boosted by energy but core CPI slipping to a multi‑year low.

ING’s Chris Turner notes that the US Dollar (USD) is benefiting from a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) narrative as markets price in a small amount of additional tightening for 2026. He highlights that high Oil prices and Gulf tensions are keeping short-dated US rates supported.

TD Securities strategists Prashant Newnaha and Alex Loo note that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely expected 25 bps hike to 4.35%, but Governor Bullock’s dovish tone suggests a preference to pause.

National Bank of Canada (NBC) strategists Stéfane Marion and Kyle Dahms describe an uneven near-term backdrop for the Euro (EUR), citing elevated geopolitical risk, high energy costs and weak growth.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.70 per troy ounce, up 0.24% from the $73.52 it cost on Monday.

DBS Group Research’s Chang Wei Liang notes that Japan has stepped up intervention to support the Japanese Yen after the US–Iran clash in the Strait of Hormuz lifted Brent towards USD115.

Danske Research Team underlines that escalating US–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are sustaining volatility in Oil markets. Brent crude trades over 110 USD/bbl, reflecting persistent supply concerns.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $101.10 on Tuesday, down 1.26% at the time of writing, after posting strong gains the previous day amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

ING’s Chris Turner warns that higher natural gas prices could become a fresh headwind for the Euro (EUR). He reiterates ING’s view that 1.17 remains a fair level for EUR/USD under current assumptions for energy, policy and equities.

Dow Jones futures gain 0.24%, trading near 49,200 during the European hours on Tuesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rise 0.30% to near 7,250, and the Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.48% above 27,900.

Societe Generale strategists note AUD/USD has pulled back after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a third 25bp hike to 4.35% while signalling a pause.

Spain 12-Month Letras Auction increased to 2.635% from previous 2.611%

Spain 6-Month Letras Auction down to 2.357% from previous 2.362%

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues that recent strength in the Pound (GBP) is unlikely to last, as ambitious Bank of England (BoE) rate expectations and renewed political risks weigh on the outlook.

National Bank of Canada (NBC) strategists Stéfane Marion and Kyle Dahms note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) has rebounded sharply, with USD/CAD moving back toward 1.35 as higher Oil prices bolster Canada’s trade and fiscal outlook.

BNY’s John Velis reviews the April Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), highlighting four dissents against the easing bias and implications for future policy under incoming Chair Kevin Warsh.

Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, May 5:

NZD/USD inches higher after two days of losses, trading around 0.5880 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair holds ground as the US Dollar (USD) lost its daily gains despite increased safe-haven demand following uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised rates for the third time this year to 4.35%, prioritizing inflation expectations and second‑round risks over softer March Consumer Price Index (CPI).