The US dollar remains strong near six-week peaks. Traders are watching for a Middle East war resolution and the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Rising energy costs could push inflation higher, influencing the Fed’s decision. Currencies like the Euro and Yen face pressure. Australia grapples with energy shortages. Japan’s core inflation slowed, impacting its currency.
F&O Talk: Weak market breadth to keep Nifty in sideways trend. Sudeep Shah’s take on Amber, Tata Comm and 4 more stocks
Indian markets ended higher on Friday, led by financial stocks, but analysts said Nifty remains trapped in a narrow range amid weak momentum and limited
May 23, 2026