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US goods trade deficit narrows to $82.4bn, fuelling dollar bullish bets and options strategies
April US goods trade deficit narrowed to $82.4bn, boosting dollar outlook and shaping options strategies across sectors.
Canada GDP Dips 0.1% in March, Bolstering Rate-Cut Bets and Weighing on the Loonie
Canada’s GDP fell 0.1% in March, boosting BoC cut odds, weakening CAD, shaping trade strategies.
US New Home Sales Undershoot Forecasts, Fuelling Bets on Fed Cuts and Homebuilder Weakness
April new home sales missed forecasts at 622k, signaling housing cooling, dovish Fed bets, and defensive positioning.
US April new home sales rise but miss forecasts, fuelling dovish Fed tilt and housing hedge plays
April US new home sales rose to 622,000 but missed 0.67M forecast, boosting dovish Fed expectations.
Iran IRGC action lifts oil and dollar, stokes volatility as investors seek havens and hedges
IRGC claims it targeted US airbase; markets turn risk-off as oil, dollar, VIX rise sharply.
Dow edges higher as defensive rotation offsets tech slide ahead of core PCE and GDP data
Dow edges up as defensives lead, tech slides; oil dips on Hormuz rumor; traders brace for core PCE.
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.
US Redbook hits 9% as consumer spending strengthens, keeping Federal Reserve wary on rate cuts
Redbook jumps to 9%, signaling resilient consumers, keeping Fed hawkish; consider retail calls, Treasury puts, VIX hedges.
Bank of Korea Survey Shows Manufacturing Sentiment Improving in June as Won Strengthens
Bank of Korea: June manufacturing sentiment improves; BSI rises to 80 from 72, still below 100.
US Housing Prices Rise 0.1% in March, Cooling Market Bolsters Case for Steady Fed
US Housing Price Index rose 0.1% in March, signaling steady cooling; supports Fed pause and lower yields.
