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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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index turns positive in May, boosting cyclical stocks, supporting dollar, dampening volatility expectations.
US Consumer Confidence Slips as Dollar Firms, Fueling Volatility and Hedging Demand
Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:17 am, by davin
Consumer confidence slipped; split sentiment, stronger dollar, rising VIX and oil spur options hedges amid uncertainty.
BoJ’s Himino Signals Further Rate Rises as Middle East Tensions Cloud Inflation Outlook
Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:16 am, by davin
BoJ’s Himino signals possible rate hikes; Middle East conflict and inflation risks push markets toward June action.