Monthly Archives: June 2026
Swiss May imports dip, fuelling bets on SNB rate pause and renewed focus on options strategies

Written on June 18, 2026 at 10:09 am, by josephine
Swiss imports slipped to 19,018m in May, signaling softer demand and supporting steadier SNB policy.
UK claimant count rate rises to 4.5%, fuelling BoE rate-cut bets and weighing on sterling

Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:40 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rate rose to 4.5% in May, signalling softer labour markets and dovish BoE expectations.
UK unemployment dips but wages stay firm, keeping Bank of England rate-cut bets in check

Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:39 am, by josephine
UK unemployment dipped, wages stayed strong; BoE cuts unlikely. GBP/USD volatile; traders eye straddles, CPI catalyst.
UK unemployment dips to 4.9% as wage growth and sticky inflation curb BoE cut odds

Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:09 am, by josephine
UK unemployment hit 4.9% vs 5.0% forecast; wage growth and sticky inflation suggest higher rates, supporting GBP.
UK Jobless Claims Rise to 31.2k in May, Raising Questions Over Sterling and BoE Outlook

Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:09 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rose 31.2k in May, beating forecasts, weakening jobs outlook and pressuring GBP, gilts.
GBP/USD bounces as Iran truce dents dollar, while soft UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains

Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:40 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounded above 1.3300 on Iran-deal dollar dip, but weak UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains.
USD/JPY eases from multi-month high as intervention fears grow and rate gap underpins dollar demand

Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:39 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slips near 160.60 as Japan warns of intervention; softer dollar and yield spreads drive volatility.
India gold price rises as rupee conversion lifts local rates amid Fed cut bets and central-bank buying

Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:11 am, by josephine
India gold prices rose Thursday to INR 13,161.69/gram and INR 153,515/tola, supported by dollar weakness and central-bank buying.
Malaysia gold prices rise as central bank buying supports bullion despite robust dollar and rate headwinds

Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:10 am, by josephine
Gold prices in Malaysia climbed Thursday as central-bank buying and safe-haven demand offset strong dollar pressures.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jun 18 ,2026
Written on June 18, 2026 at 7:41 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading