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Markets Price June ECB Hike, Euro Seen Gaining if Iran De-escalation Undermines Dollar Demand
Markets already priced June ECB hike; Iran conflict easing boosts euro, weakens dollar, supports EUR/USD call spreads.
Brent recoups part of sell-off as US–Iran deal optimism fades and volatility spikes
Brent rebounds then slips as US-Iran deal hopes fade; volatility jumps amid Hormuz demands, asset talks concerns.
RBNZ Holds OCR at 2.25% as Split Vote Flags Hikes; Standard Chartered Sees Three Moves
RBNZ held OCR at 2.25% on a 3–3 split, signalling hikes ahead as inflation rises.
Italian Industrial Sales Surge Lifts Outlook for FTSE MIB, Raises BTP Yield Pressure
Italy’s industrial sales surged 4.4% in March, boosting equities outlook and pressing bond yields higher.
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25% on casting vote, flags hikes as inflation risks persist
RBNZ held OCR at 2.25% after split vote, signaling likely hikes ahead amid uncertain inflation and growth.
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.
BP Shares Slide as Chairman Albert Manifold Resigns Amid Governance Concerns and Market Volatility
BP shares sink as chairman Albert Manifold resigns amid governance concerns, prompting volatility and options-driven bearish strategies.
Case-Shiller March home price growth misses forecasts as high rates fuel Fed cut bets
Case-Shiller home prices rose 0.8% in March, missing forecasts, signalling cooling housing and potential Fed cuts.
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.
