Monthly Archives: May 2026
Canadian dollar steady as USD/CAD stalls near 200-day average, Scotiabank flags fair value below

Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:17 am, by davin
USD/CAD holds near 1.3800, stalling at 200-day MA; fair value 1.3672 suggests downside toward 1.3750.
Markets Brace for RBNZ Hold as July Hike Odds Rise on Persistent Inflation Pressures

Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:16 am, by davin
Markets eye RBNZ signals for July hike; inflation and tight labor support hawkish bets, boosting NZD.
Dallas Fed Factory Index Turns Positive, Boosting Cyclicals as Rate-Cut Bets Fade

Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:47 am, by davin
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index turns positive in May, boosting cyclical stocks, supporting dollar, dampening volatility expectations.
US Consumer Confidence Slips as Dollar Firms, Fueling Volatility and Hedging Demand

Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:17 am, by davin
Consumer confidence slipped; split sentiment, stronger dollar, rising VIX and oil spur options hedges amid uncertainty.
BoJ’s Himino Signals Further Rate Rises as Middle East Tensions Cloud Inflation Outlook

Written on May 27, 2026 at 4:16 am, by davin
BoJ’s Himino signals possible rate hikes; Middle East conflict and inflation risks push markets toward June action.
MUFG Sees AUD/USD Rally Losing Steam as US Yields Rise and Positioning Turns Crowded

Written on May 27, 2026 at 3:48 am, by davin
MUFG warns AUD/USD rally is tiring as US yields rise, China slows, and positioning is crowded.
Gold slips as dollar and oil rebound after fresh US strikes in Iran cloud ceasefire hopes

Written on May 27, 2026 at 3:47 am, by davin
Gold slips as Iran strikes boost dollar and oil, dim ceasefire hopes; Fed hike odds pressure prices.
BP Shares Slide as Chairman Albert Manifold Resigns Amid Governance Concerns and Market Volatility

Written on May 27, 2026 at 3:17 am, by davin
BP shares sink as chairman Albert Manifold resigns amid governance concerns, prompting volatility and options-driven bearish strategies.
Rupee Slide and Higher Oil Prices Raise Inflation Risks as RBI Faces Tougher Policy Choices

Written on May 27, 2026 at 2:47 am, by davin
India faces inflation–FX risks as oil prices surge, rupee weakens; RBI may tighten amid widening deficits.
BNP Paribas sees UK growth slowing, inflation rising and Bank of England tightening in 2026

Written on May 27, 2026 at 2:47 am, by davin
BNP Paribas sees UK growth halving in 2026 as Iran-driven inflation lifts, prompting 50bp tightening.