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Deutsche Bank Eyes Sticky Core PCE as Waller’s Hawkish Tone Bolsters Higher-for-Longer Bets
Deutsche Bank expects April core PCE at 0.3%, signaling persistent inflation and reinforcing the Fed’s hawkish stance.
Bank of Canada’s Vincent flags labour market shifts as rate-cut outlook grows less certain
Bank of Canada warns structural labour shifts cloud rate decisions, limiting cuts; cautious stance may cap loonie.
Chicago Fed activity index rebounds in April, bolstering growth outlook and tempering Fed cut hopes
CFNAI rebounded to 0.14 in April, signaling above-trend growth, delaying Fed cuts, supporting risk assets, and dollar.
MUFG Sees RBNZ Holding Rates but Striking Hawkish Tone, Lifting NZD on Higher OCR Path
MUFG expects RBNZ to hold rates, signal hawkishness, lift forecasts; NZD gains on positioning, softer USD.
AUD/USD slips into consolidation as UOB turns neutral, eyes 0.7150–0.7185 range
AUD/USD failed above 0.7175, shifting to neutral amid consolidation, with ranges 0.7150–0.7185 and 0.7100–0.7215.
WTI rallies past $91 as IRGC intercepts MQ-9 drone, fuelling Hormuz supply disruption fears
IRGC says it intercepted an MQ-9 drone; oil jumps above $91 as ceasefire doubts fuel volatility.
Gold Struggles Below $4,580 as Dollar Strength and Hawkish Fed Bets Weigh
Gold slips below $4,580 as dollar strengthens; Iran tensions, oil rebound boost hawkish Fed outlook, bearish setups.
Dollar Index Rebounds Above 99 on US-Iran Tensions as Traders Weigh Fed Hawkishness
DXY rebounded above 99 as US-Iran tensions lifted safe-haven demand; technicals signal range-bound trading and options strategies.
BNY Drops 2026 Fed Rate-Cut View as Waller Flags Two-Way Risks and Oil Shock Inflation
BNY strategists drop 2026 rate-cut call as hawkish Fed, Hormuz oil disruption boosts inflation risks.
Brent steadies near $98 as US-Iran strikes test ceasefire and keep Hormuz risk premium elevated
Brent near $98 after U.S. strikes; ceasefire strained, Hormuz at risk, volatility surges, options hedge.
