Monthly Archives: May 2026

AUD/USD dips on softer Australian CPI as RBA hike bets fade and Iran headlines buoy dollar

Written on May 28, 2026 at 8:18 am, by

AUD/USD fell on softer Australia CPI, reducing RBA hike bets, while US-Iran deal uncertainty supported USD.

Dollar steadies near 99 as Middle East tensions and PCE data steer Fed rate outlook

Written on May 28, 2026 at 8:17 am, by

Dollar steady near 99 as Middle East tensions and Fed hike bets focus attention on PCE data.

Russia’s April industrial output beats forecasts, underpinning rouble carry appeal and steady commodity supply

Written on May 28, 2026 at 7:47 am, by

Russia’s April industrial output rose 1.9%, beating forecasts, supporting ruble strength, steady commodities, and subdued equity volatility.

TD Securities flags possible ONS seasonal distortion skewing UK GDP strength, clouding BoE rate outlook

Written on May 28, 2026 at 7:47 am, by

TD says ONS seasonal adjustment may overstate UK H1 GDP and understate H2, affecting markets, sterling, BoE outlook.

Dow edges higher as defensive rotation offsets tech slide ahead of core PCE and GDP data

Written on May 28, 2026 at 7:18 am, by

Dow edges up as defensives lead, tech slides; oil dips on Hormuz rumor; traders brace for core PCE.

Sterling Slides as US-Iran Talk Twists Lift Dollar and Fed Rate Peak Bets

Written on May 28, 2026 at 7:16 am, by

Pound slips as US-Iran uncertainty boosts dollar; higher oil supports Fed hawkishness, while soft UK data weighs.

New Zealand Dollar Holds Gains After Hawkish RBNZ Pause, But US Strength Keeps NZD/USD Range-bound

Written on May 28, 2026 at 6:47 am, by

NZD gains on hawkish RBNZ hold; split vote supports Kiwi, but US strength keeps NZD/USD 0.5800-0.6000.

Canadian dollar slides as US-Canada yield spreads widen, lifting USD/CAD towards 1.3900 resistance

Written on May 28, 2026 at 6:17 am, by

Canadian dollar dips as US-Canada yield spreads widen; USD/CAD above 200-day, targeting 1.3900 amid firm Fed.

Markets Price June ECB Hike, Euro Seen Gaining if Iran De-escalation Undermines Dollar Demand

Written on May 28, 2026 at 6:16 am, by

Markets already priced June ECB hike; Iran conflict easing boosts euro, weakens dollar, supports EUR/USD call spreads.

Gold slides to three-month low as US-Iran claim denied, dollar firms ahead of US PCE

Written on May 28, 2026 at 5:48 am, by

Gold slips to $4,440 amid US-Iran headlines, firm dollar, sticky inflation; traders favor volatility and bearish options.