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TD Securities brings forward July RBNZ rate hike call, still expects four 25bp moves
TD Securities now expects the RBNZ to hike in July, projecting four 25bp moves, capped near 3.50%.
Dollar index holds near April high as markets await US GDP and PCE inflation data
Dollar Index hits April high near 99.5; steady above key EMA as GDP/PCE data test bullish outlook.
Eurozone Consumer Confidence Holds at -19 in May, Bolstering ECB Hold and Low Volatility Views
Eurozone consumer confidence held at -19 in May, matching forecasts, reinforcing weak sentiment and supporting ECB patience.
Stournaras Signals Likely June ECB Rate Rise as Euro Holds Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
Stournaras signals likely June ECB rate hike to curb inflation; euro steady, volatility rising, traders adjust.
Spain’s April retail sales growth slows sharply, fuelling concerns over consumer demand and ECB cuts
Spain’s retail sales growth slowed sharply in April, signaling weakening demand, rising risks, and bearish market positioning.
French producer prices slide 2.1% in April, stoking ECB cut bets and euro pressure
France’s April producer prices fell 2.1%, signaling Eurozone disinflation, dovish ECB shift, and bearish euro.
USD/CAD hits one-month high as Middle East tensions lift dollar, Fed hike expectations firm
USD/CAD hits 1.3870 on safe-haven dollar demand, hawkish Fed bets; bullish breakout targets 1.3963 next.
Goolsbee warns productivity hype and oil shocks could force higher rates as dollar firms
Goolsbee warns supply and oil shocks, plus AI productivity hype, may fuel inflation, forcing higher rates.
Sterling slips as US-Iran tensions lift dollar, softer UK data dims Bank of England outlook
Sterling nears 1.3400 as US-Iran tensions lift dollar; BoE hike bets fade; PCE inflation awaited.
PBoC sets firmer USD/CNY fixing, signalling tolerance for softer yuan as economic headwinds weigh
PBoC fixed USD/CNY firmer yet weaker than estimates, signaling tolerance for softer yuan; traders hedge volatility.
