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Overseas appetite for Japanese equities stalls as yen weakness and BoJ hike fears weigh

Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:17 pm, by

Foreign demand for Japanese equities cooled sharply as net inflows collapsed, amid yen weakness and BoJ uncertainty.

Trump says Hormuz to stay open as US-Iran talks continue amid rising Gulf tensions

Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:16 pm, by

Trump signals no rush on Iran deal; Strait of Hormuz stays open; traders hedge with oil calls, S&P puts.

Gold steady near $4,455 as US–Iran talks and core PCE data steer rate outlook

Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:48 pm, by

Gold steadied near $4,455 as US-Iran talks and PCE inflation data drive cautious, volatility-focused positioning.

Dollar-yen nears 160 again as Japan’s intervention fades and yield gap sustains carry trade

Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:47 pm, by

Despite $60bn Japan intervention, USD/JPY rebounds near 159.5 as yield gap persists; 160 breakout risks response.

API crude draw narrows to 2.8m barrels, tempering WTI momentum ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:17 pm, by

API reports US crude stock draw slowed to 2.8 million barrels, signaling easing tightness, capping prices ahead.

Fed’s Cook backs steady rates, flags inflation upside risks and AI-led labour market uncertainty

Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:16 pm, by

Fed’s Cook urges steady rates; inflation risks persist; hikes possible, cuts if jobs weaken; volatility trades favored.

Banxico trims 2026 growth view, holds rates steady as USD/MXN rebounds towards 17.50

Written on May 28, 2026 at 11:47 am, by

Banxico slashed 2026 growth outlook, held rates, lifting USD/MXN; investors eye calls, carry, rising volatility.

Brent slides to $93 as Iran deal rumour sways oil despite White House denial

Written on May 28, 2026 at 11:47 am, by

Crude slid on Iran MOU rumor despite White House denial, as tight inventories and Hormuz risks persist.

Russell 2000 futures hit record high as Fed easing bets bolster small-cap bull cycle

Written on May 28, 2026 at 11:17 am, by

RTY hits record high; wave (2) correction ends at 2728.3, confirming wave (3) bullish cycle begins.

US consumer confidence slips as petrol prices and Iran tensions cloud outlook for spending and markets

Written on May 28, 2026 at 10:47 am, by

Conference Board confidence dipped to 93.1; inflation, gas and Iran conflict strain plans, raising volatility, hedging interest.