Monthly Archives: May 2026
EUR/USD Rebound Runs Into 1.1825 as ECB Cut Talk and Fed Hold Deepen Policy Gap
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:58 am, by davin
EUR/USD climbs 0.2% on risk sentiment, despite softer ECB hike bets; eyes 1.1825, range-bound near-term.
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack flags Iran war and petrol-driven inflation risks, backing neutral rates stance

Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:58 am, by davin
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack cites uncertainty, Iran war risks, and price pressures, supporting neutral stance and steady rates.
USD/JPY Edges Lower as Oil Slips on Iran Deal Talk; BoJ Hawkishness and Options in Focus

Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:29 am, by davin
USD/JPY steadied near 156.40 as Iran-US deal hopes eased oil fears, weakening dollar; BoJ hinted hikes.
USD/CHF Slides to March Low as US-Iran Deal Hopes Weigh on Dollar and Oil Prices
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:28 am, by davin
USD/CHF hit 0.7766 as US-Iran deal hopes weakened dollar; oil slid, Fed hold talk.
German orders rebound but Iran conflict stokes defensive bets on DAX, euro and volatility

Written on May 8, 2026 at 3:58 am, by davin
German industrial orders rose 5% in March; conflict-driven energy uncertainty threatens demand, risking Q2 2026 contraction.
Canada’s tariff edge narrows ahead of USMCA review, raising hedging demand for loonie and equities
Written on May 8, 2026 at 3:58 am, by davin
NBC says Canada’s tariff edge is shrinking; manufacturing is vulnerable, and averages hide provincial and industry risks.
Mixed Eurozone data and UK election fallout raise fiscal risk, pressuring bonds and EUR/USD
Written on May 8, 2026 at 2:29 am, by davin
Euro area retail slipped; EU rose. Construction PMI hit 41.7. UK election losses raised fiscal risks, impacting bonds, EUR/USD.
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8640 as UK election risks and Middle East headlines cap the Pound

Written on May 8, 2026 at 2:28 am, by davin
EUR/GBP holds near 0.8641 as UK election uncertainty and Middle East headlines shape Sterling and Euro outlook.
Whirlpool shares plunge 20% on earnings miss, guidance cut and dividend suspension amid housing and cost strains
Written on May 8, 2026 at 1:59 am, by davin
Whirlpool shares plunged 20% after earnings miss; loss widened, guidance cut, dividend suspended amid geopolitical, housing, inflation pressures.
Hormuz blockade tightens oil supply, Brent near $100 with $150 risk and stagflation fears
Written on May 8, 2026 at 1:58 am, by davin
Hormuz disruption cuts 9–10 mbpd; Brent nears $100, could hit $150, fueling inflation, stagflation, gold pressure.