Monthly Archives: May 2026
New Zealand Export Surge Boosts NZ Dollar Outlook as Markets Price Higher-for-Longer RBNZ Rates
Written on May 21, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
New Zealand exports rose to $8.62b in April from $7.94b, increasing by $0.68b overall.
New Zealand April Imports Slide to $6.7bn, Adding Pressure for RBNZ Dovish Pivot
Written on May 21, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s imports fell to $6.7b in April, down $0.55b from $7.25b previously.
Yen edges higher on broad dollar pullback as USD/JPY holds near 159 and eyes 160
Written on May 21, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Yen ended slightly firmer as dollar softened; USD/JPY held near 159, with 158 support and inflation awaited.
Silver’s bullish harami eyes $80 break as industrial demand and subdued dollar underpin prices
Written on May 21, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Silver rose over 3%, forming bullish harami; confirmation above $78.88 targets $80-$81, downside $73-$70.
NZD/USD edges up as US-Iran talks lift risk appetite, despite Fed caution on rate cuts
Written on May 21, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
NZD/USD neared 0.5870 as USD softened on improved risk sentiment, US-Iran talks, and cautious Fed minutes.
Dollar eases on risk-on mood as Fed stays cautious; oil and gold pull back amid shifting drivers
Written on May 21, 2026 at 1:21 am, by josephine
Dollar dips as risk appetite improves; Fed cautious on cuts; US–Iran talks progress; majors rise, gold surges.
Gold climbs as Fed minutes tilt hawkish, but softer yields and geopolitics underpin demand
Written on May 21, 2026 at 1:18 am, by josephine
Gold rose 1% as Fed minutes signaled possible hikes, while weaker dollar, yields, and geopolitics supported.
Argentina’s April 2025 trade surplus shock revives peso jitters as reserves thin and CDS widen
Written on May 21, 2026 at 12:55 am, by josephine
Argentina’s April trade balance hit $2m, far below expectations of $1,760m, indicating a smaller surplus.
Fed minutes show officials ready to drop easing bias as energy risks keep rate-cut hopes in check
Written on May 21, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
Fed minutes signal dropping easing bias; inflation risks persist, rate unchanged, cuts possible if disinflation resumes.
US crude stocks hit near-year low as record exports drain inventories amid Middle East turmoil
Written on May 21, 2026 at 12:51 am, by josephine
US crude stockpiles hit near-year lows as record exports surged amid Middle East conflict and Hormuz closure.
