Monthly Archives: May 2026
CFTC Data Show Speculators Extend Yen Net Shorts as Carry Trade Crowding Intensifies

Written on May 30, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
CFTC shows yen shorts deepened to ¥-114.7K; crowded carry trade risks squeeze as USD/JPY nears 165.
CFTC Data Show Oil Speculators Cut Net Long Positions as Supply Builds and Demand Cools

Written on May 30, 2026 at 1:58 am, by josephine
CFTC data show oil speculators cut net long positions to 161,000 contracts, signalling reduced bullish sentiment.
CFTC Data Show Gold Speculators Cut Net Long Positions as Fed Rate Outlook Weighs

Written on May 30, 2026 at 1:58 am, by josephine
CFTC data show gold speculators trimmed net longs by 5.5k to 154.3k amid profit-taking, steady rates.
CFTC Data Show Sterling Shorts Ease as UK Inflation Cools and Growth Holds Up

Written on May 30, 2026 at 1:28 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows speculators reduced GBP net shorts to -61.4K, easing bearish pressure and raising short-covering risks.
Gold climbs as US-Iran ceasefire talks weigh on oil and temper Fed rate-hike bets

Written on May 30, 2026 at 12:59 am, by josephine
Gold climbs above $4,500 as possible US-Iran ceasefire eases oil, lowering Fed hike odds, boosting appeal.
GBP/USD edges higher as US-Iran peace talk cools volatility and weighs on the dollar

Written on May 30, 2026 at 12:58 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rose as US-Iran peace talk optimism boosted risk sentiment; volatility likely falls, favoring short-vol strategies.
Sterling pares losses as US-Iran ceasefire talk lifts risk appetite and hits dollar

Written on May 30, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounded near 1.3460 as Iran deal hopes eased risk, weakening dollar; focus shifts to PMI, NFP.
US oil rig count rises again, hinting at higher supply and near-term pressure on crude prices

Written on May 29, 2026 at 11:58 pm, by josephine
US rig count rose to 429, signaling modest drilling uptick, bearish near-term crude, amid inventories, geopolitics, OPEC+.
Dollar steadies as USD/JPY holds near 159.20, with Japan intervention risk in focus

Written on May 29, 2026 at 11:57 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 159.20 as firm US inflation supports dollar, while weak yen keeps BoJ outlook uncertain.
Dow hits 51,050 as Trump flags Iran deal decision, while oil and data temper risk appetite

Written on May 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm, by josephine
Dow hits 51,050 on Trump’s “final” Iran-deal post, but draft terms, oil, risks diverge.