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Japan unemployment falls to 2.5% in April, raising BoJ tightening bets and yen hopes
Japan’s April unemployment fell to 2.5%, beating forecasts, boosting BOJ hike odds and supporting yen rally.
Tokyo CPI Eases to 1.4%, Bolstering BoJ Caution and Keeping Yen Under Pressure
Tokyo CPI rose 1.4% in May, easing; inflation cooling supports dovish BoJ, weaker yen, bullish equities.
New Zealand Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May, Challenging Rate Cut Bets and Supporting the Kiwi
New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded in May, challenging rate-cut bets and supporting equities and the kiwi dollar.
Nikkei futures hit record highs as Elliott Wave rally extends, BoJ policy and weak yen underpin gains
Nikkei futures hit record highs; Elliott Wave suggests wave 3 underway, with pullback a bullish buying opportunity.
Dollar steadies as Iran truce doubts lift yields; equities extend run, gold and crypto slide
Dollar rebounds as Iran truce uncertainty lifts yields; stocks hit records, while gold and crypto weaken before key data.
UOB Sees Thai Helps Thai Plus Buffering 2H2026 Growth, Keeps 2026 GDP View at 1.5%
UOB sees Thai Helps Thai Plus cushioning 2H2026 growth, but keeps 2026 GDP forecast unchanged at 1.5%.
Dollar Slides, Stocks Rebound as US-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Nuclear Talks Plan Emerges
Report: US-Iran 60-day ceasefire extension MOU sparks USD drop; oil bearish, volatility lower; equities bullish.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Keeps Oil Above $125, Squeezing Swiss Industry and Driving Volatility Trades
Strait of Hormuz closure sustains energy shock, squeezing Swiss industry; elevated volatility creates opportunities in options, pairs trades.
Russia’s central bank reserves fall $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising rouble volatility and rate-hike bets
Russia’s reserves fell $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising ruble volatility fears and rate-hike expectations, pressuring equities.
US GDP Price Index Eases to 3.5% as Markets Recalibrate Fed Pause Odds
US GDP price index eases to 3.5%, signaling cooling inflation, boosting pause expectations and risk-asset positioning opportunities.
