Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sterling slips as gilt yields fall and BoE hike bets fade, widening Fed policy gap
Written on May 26, 2026 at 4:55 pm, by josephine
Sterling slipped as UK gilt yields fell, dampening BoE hike bets; traders target further GBP/USD downside.
Chicago Fed activity index rebounds in April, bolstering growth outlook and tempering Fed cut hopes
Written on May 26, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
CFNAI rebounded to 0.14 in April, signaling above-trend growth, delaying Fed cuts, supporting risk assets, and dollar.
CFTC data show Aussie dollar longs at 2013 high, raising pullback risk despite softer yields
Written on May 26, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by josephine
CFTC shows AUD net longs highest since 2013; crowded rally amid soft fundamentals risks pullback; prefer hedges, alternatives.
RBNZ Set to Hold Rates as Inflation Bias Keeps NZD/USD in Focus
Written on May 26, 2026 at 4:19 pm, by josephine
RBNZ expected to hold at 2.25% but stay hawkish on inflation, supporting NZD/USD upside in coming weeks.
Weak capital inflows weigh on rupee as India’s current account deficit widens, ING says
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by josephine
Fuel subsidies curb inflation, but weak capital inflows pressure INR; CAD widens modestly, RBI reserves support stabilization.
Rabobank Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Disruption, Oil and Gas Prices Seen Rising Amid Escalation Risks
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:50 pm, by josephine
Rabobank expects Hormuz disruption up to three months, tightening oil and gas flows, risking energy crunch, higher prices.
USD/JPY Holds Range as Rate Gap Supports Dollar; 159.25 Break Seen Targeting 159.65
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:22 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY consolidates near 158.75–159.20; bullish bias holds above 158.40, with 159.25 breakout targeting 159.65.
Iran funds dispute seen as last hurdle as Qatar mediates, traders eye oil and volatility plays
Written on May 26, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
Fars reports frozen funds last hurdle in US-Iran talks via Qatar; markets steady, volatility opportunities emerge.
EUR/USD Range Holds as Iran Tensions Lift Volatility, ECB Hawkishness and US PCE Loom
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD stalls near 1.1645 as Iran tensions lift volatility; ECB hawkishness supports euro ahead of PCE.
Brent Slides Below $100 as Iran Deal Hopes Stir Volatility Despite US Stock Draw
Written on May 26, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by josephine
Brent crude swings on Iran deal hopes and strikes; volatility stays high as inventories tighten, traders hedge.
