Monthly Archives: June 2026
WTI slips as Hormuz blockade fears collide with weak China demand signals

Written on June 2, 2026 at 5:59 am, by josephine
WTI dips near $90.60 as Middle East supply risks collide with weak China/Europe demand, fueling volatility.
EUR/USD holds above 1.1600 as Iran risks lift dollar demand ahead of Eurozone HICP

Written on June 2, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rises above 1.1600 as ECB hawkishness offsets Middle East tensions; traders favor volatility strategies ahead HICP.
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI Rises to 55.9, Boosting Growth and Euro Outlook

Written on June 2, 2026 at 5:57 am, by josephine
Ireland’s AIB manufacturing PMI rose to 55.9 in May, signalling stronger growth, boosting equities, euro expectations.
Trump Sees Iran Deal Within Week as Hormuz Tensions Lift WTI and Volatility Outlook

Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:58 am, by josephine
Trump expects Iran deal soon amid Lebanon tensions; oil surges, volatility spikes, traders favor options over futures.
HSBC Flags China Onshore-Outshore Equity Split as A-Shares Ride AI Supply Chain Strength in 2026

Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:57 am, by josephine
HSBC flags China equity split: onshore A-shares up 10%, offshore-heavy MSCI China down 7% in 2026.
Gold dips below $4,500 as Hormuz tensions lift oil and firm Fed hike bets

Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
Gold dips near $4,485 as Hormuz tensions boost inflation fears, firming Fed hike bets ahead jobs data.
South Korea May CPI Surprise Challenges Bank of Korea Rate-Cut Bets, Lifts Won Outlook

Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
South Korea’s May CPI rose 0.5% m/m, beating forecasts, reducing near-term BOK cut odds, supporting won.
South Korea Inflation Surprise Bolsters Bank of Korea Hawkish Bias, Supports Won and Pressures KOSPI 200

Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:59 am, by josephine
Korea May CPI rose 3.1%, topping forecasts; sticky inflation reinforces BoK hawkishness, supports won, pressures equities.
Australian dollar dips as Middle East tensions and firm US data lift greenback, oil prices

Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
Risk-off geopolitics and surging oil boosted US dollar, pushing AUD/USD lower as RBA hike odds faded.
Commerzbank Sees Yen Sell-off Overdone as Japan Budget Spurs Volatility Opportunities

Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
Commerzbank says Japan fiscal fears overdone; supplementary budget modest, yen weakness overreaction, options favor selling volatility.