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Richmond Fed Factory Gauge Surges in May, Complicating Summer Rate-Cut Bets
Richmond Fed manufacturing index jumped to 13 in May, beating forecasts, challenging rate-cut hopes and shifting positioning.
Brent Tests $96 Support as SocGen Flags Hormuz Reopening Scenarios and Volatility-Driven Price Risks
Brent breaks 50-day average; $96 support crucial. Hormuz reopening may push $85; delays risk $150–$200 spikes.
Hungary’s MNB Holds at 6.25% as Forint Strength Bolsters Odds of Rate Cuts
MNB holds 6.25% amid inflation risks; strong forint and easing inflation open door to rate cuts.
US mortgage applications slump as high borrowing costs squeeze housing demand and spur hedging strategies
U.S. MBA mortgage applications plunged to -8.5%, signaling housing stress, potential Fed dovish shift, and volatility hedges.
AUD/USD slides towards 50-day average as soft Australia data dims further RBA tightening
AUD/USD slips to 50-day average as soft CPI and jobs data dampen RBA hike odds, boosting volatility.
WTI slides 4% as US-Iran talks falter and Hormuz risks keep oil volatility elevated
WTI dropped 4% to $88.90 as US-Iran tensions rose, boosting volatility and Strait-of-Hormuz supply risks.
AUD/JPY slips from fortnight high as softer Australian inflation tempers RBA rate hike bets
AUD/JPY hit 114.35 then slipped below 114.00; softer Aussie CPI still supports RBA hikes amid yen-intervention talk.
AUD/NZD Hits 2013 Highs as RBA-RBNZ Policy Split Faces CPI and Rate Risk
AUD/NZD hits 2013 highs on RBA-RBNZ policy split; rally stretched ahead of CPI, RBNZ decision volatility.
Dell shares rebound after Elliott Wave (2) low, AI server growth underpins further upside
Dell rebounds from key $66.34 support, surges 170%, eyes further Wave V upside amid AI server growth.
AUD/USD Range-Bound as Dollar Firms; Traders Eye Australia Inflation and RBA Outlook Amid Middle East Tensions
AUD/USD stayed range-bound as USD strengthened on Iran tensions; focus shifts to Australia inflation and RBA outlook.
