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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BoJ’s Himino signals possible rate hikes; Middle East conflict and inflation risks push markets toward June action.