 Markets on May 16: Dollar Takes the Initiative Rates for today: • EUR/USD — 1.163 • USD/RUB — 73.22 • GBP/USD — 1.3337 • USD/JPY — 158.65 The US dollar temporarily strengthened as a safe-haven asset amid market stresses. However, analysts warn: the trend is short-term. The euro and pound are pressured by recession fears in Europe, while the ruble is held back by geopolitical tensions. Key signal — the reversal of capital flows into the dollar could shift back at the first signs of stabilization. Markets are currently tied to macro statistics and expectations for central bank rates — a high speculative component. Conclusion: caution on longs for EUR and GBP, watch for data from the US and EU next week. https://asibiont.com/