Monthly Archives: May 2026
Soft Canada core inflation challenges two Bank of Canada hikes; oil and Iran risks shape loonie outlook
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:02 am, by josephine
Canada’s April inflation undershot forecasts; core near 2%. Softer data questions BoC hikes, supporting CAD.
Euro holds near six-week low as oil stays above $100, US-Iran tensions lift dollar
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:59 am, by josephine
Euro steady near 1.1600 as Iran tensions lift dollar, oil above $100; Eurozone inflation, Fed minutes awaited.
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8660 as softer UK CPI dents BoE bets; ECB hawks in focus
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:58 am, by josephine
EUR/GBP rebounded near 0.8660 as UK inflation cooled, weakening pound; PMI data and ECB signals awaited.
Global equities slide as US yields top 4.75%, prompting rotation into defensive value and energy
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:55 am, by josephine
Global equities slid as rising bond yields and inflation worries spurred defensive rotation, despite solid data and earnings.
UK inflation slows to 2.8% as core eases, keeping Bank of England June outlook uncertain
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
UK April CPI slowed to 2.8%, under forecast; core eased to 2.5%, shaping BoE expectations.
Dollar finds support as longer-term US inflation expectations climb, but real-rate risks cloud outlook
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Markets see persistent Middle East conflict inflation; US expectations rise, boosting dollar, but real rates and Fed stance uncertain.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 20 ,2026
Written on May 20, 2026 at 9:41 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
UK PPI Surprise Rekindles BoE Hawkishness, Lifts Gilt Yields and Sterling, Pressures FTSE 100
Written on May 20, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
UK output producer prices rose 1.4% in April, 0.4 points above forecasts, indicating faster-than-expected growth.
UK CPI undershoots forecasts, fuelling bets on earlier BoE cut and weighing on sterling
Written on May 20, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
UK consumer prices rose 0.7% in April, missing forecasts of 0.9% and coming 0.2 points lower.
UK producer input inflation jumps to 7.7%, stoking BoE hike bets and lifting Sterling
Written on May 20, 2026 at 8:21 am, by josephine
UK producer input prices rose 7.7% year-on-year in April, beating 5.9% forecasts and signaling higher costs.
