Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sterling slips as Iran tension lifts dollar and Fed outlook diverges from Bank of England
Written on May 27, 2026 at 7:17 am, by anakin
Sterling fell as US-Iran tensions and hawkish Fed bets boosted dollar demand; GBP/USD dropped near 1.3444.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records as chip surge leaves Dow lagging ahead of PCE data
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:47 am, by anakin
Memorial Day return saw tech-led records, Dow lagging; Micron surge, oil volatility, and PCE threaten downside.
Societe Generale sees Hormuz closure pushing Brent towards $200 as inventories slide and recession deepens
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:46 am, by anakin
SocGen stress case: Hormuz shut through 2026, inventories plunge, Brent near $200; traders eye calls, spreads.
Euro slips as Hormuz tensions lift dollar, while ECB hike talk clashes with slowing Eurozone growth
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:17 am, by anakin
Euro slips as Hormuz clash boosts safe-haven dollar; ECB hike talk clashes with slowing growth, volatility.
TD Securities sees Fed on hold into 2026 as Iran-driven oil shock keeps US inflation elevated
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:16 am, by anakin
TD Securities expects Fed on hold amid Iran-driven stagflation, supporting a higher-for-longer stance and stronger dollar.
USD/CAD pares gains as higher oil supports loonie, while Iran tensions underpin US dollar
Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:47 am, by anakin
USD/CAD near 1.3800 as Middle East tensions boost USD, higher oil supports CAD; volatility ahead.
BNP Paribas sees Japan growth cooling in 2026 as BoJ normalisation keeps USD/JPY near 160
Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:46 am, by anakin
BNP Paribas sees Japan growth slowing to 0.5% in 2026; BoJ hikes toward 2% by 2027.
Canadian dollar steady as USD/CAD stalls near 200-day average, Scotiabank flags fair value below
Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:17 am, by anakin
USD/CAD holds near 1.3800, stalling at 200-day MA; fair value 1.3672 suggests downside toward 1.3750.
Markets Brace for RBNZ Hold as July Hike Odds Rise on Persistent Inflation Pressures
Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:16 am, by anakin
Markets eye RBNZ signals for July hike; inflation and tight labor support hawkish bets, boosting NZD.
Dallas Fed Factory Index Turns Positive, Boosting Cyclicals as Rate-Cut Bets Fade
Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:47 am, by anakin
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index turns positive in May, boosting cyclical stocks, supporting dollar, dampening volatility expectations.