Monthly Archives: May 2026

Australia’s March imports jump 14.1%, fuelling bets on a more hawkish Reserve Bank stance

Written on May 7, 2026 at 1:28 pm, by

Australia’s imports jumped 14.1% in March after a 3.2% decline in February, signaling a sharp rebound.

Australia’s March Trade Surplus Miss Fuels AUD Downside Bets as RBA Cut Risks Rise

Written on May 7, 2026 at 1:28 pm, by

Australia’s March trade surplus hit 1,841 million, missing forecasts of 4,250 million by 2,409 million.

PBoC sets firmer yuan fixing as easing bets grow amid growth worries and dollar strength

Written on May 7, 2026 at 12:59 pm, by

PBoC set Thursday’s USD/CNY fixing at 6.8487, stressing exchange-rate stability, growth support, and policy tools.

Japan’s Mimura steps up yen watch as USD/JPY tests 160s, keeping intervention threat alive

Written on May 7, 2026 at 12:58 pm, by

Japan’s top FX official Mimura will monitor yen moves, stays silent on intervention; BoJ policy shift.

AUD/USD Holds Highs as Risk Appetite Builds

Written on May 7, 2026 at 12:34 pm, by

AUD/USD holds near four-year highs as risk appetite, lower oil and RBA hike bets offset trade risks.

USD/JPY Holds Below 156 as Yen Intervention Risk and BoJ Outlook Offset Weak Dollar

Written on May 7, 2026 at 12:29 pm, by

USD/JPY held near mid-156s as yen intervention fears, BoJ outlook, and US-Iran headlines pressured dollar.

WTI dips below $93.50 as US-Iran deal hopes offset tightening inventories and Asian demand

Written on May 7, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by

WTI slips near $93.25 as US-Iran deal hopes ease Hormuz fears; US inventories fall again, Goldman notes.

BoJ minutes show split over faster rate rises as oil-driven inflation risks keep yen in focus

Written on May 7, 2026 at 11:58 am, by

BoJ minutes show split views; many back 0.75% amid oil risks, urging gradual hikes or faster.

BoJ Liquidity Withdrawal Surprises as Monetary Base Shrinks, Rekindling Yen Strength and Nikkei Risks

Written on May 7, 2026 at 11:28 am, by

Japan’s monetary base fell 11.3% year-on-year in April, missing forecasts for a 10.5% decline.

WTI slides as Iran weighs US proposal to reopen Hormuz and ease port blockade

Written on May 7, 2026 at 11:28 am, by

Iran weighs US peace proposal; Strait of Hormuz reopening and port blockade easing discussed, with nuclear talks pending.

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