Monthly Archives: June 2026
China’s soft inflation and trade surplus underpin managed yuan stability as capital controls tighten

Written on June 13, 2026 at 12:09 am, by josephine
Soft CPI, rising PPI and export-driven surplus keep yuan stable, as Beijing caps gains via controls.
Dow climbs amid US-Iran deal talk as oil slides and Fed hold odds stay elevated

Written on June 12, 2026 at 11:40 pm, by josephine
Dow climbs on US-Iran deal rumors; oil slips, tech rotates; traders hedge with energy calls, industrial puts.
Baker Hughes Data Show US Oil Rig Count Rises to 433, Signalling Gradual Uptick in Drilling

Written on June 12, 2026 at 11:39 pm, by josephine
Baker Hughes data shows US oil rigs rising to 433, signaling cautious drilling uptick amid tight inventories.
USD/JPY Eyes 160 as BoJ, Warsh-Led Fed Meetings Loom, Raising Volatility and Intervention Risk

Written on June 12, 2026 at 11:10 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hovered near 160.20 as BoJ and Warsh-led Fed meetings loom, signaling volatility and intervention risk.
Gold holds near $4,200 as US-Iran peace talks and firm US inflation curb upside

Written on June 12, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,200 as US-Iran peace hopes and hot inflation keep Fed hawkish, limiting gains.
SpaceX surges 24% in IPO debut as $75bn flotation draws heavy demand and options volatility spikes

Written on June 12, 2026 at 10:10 pm, by josephine
SpaceX surged 24% in blockbuster IPO; oversubscribed offering fuels volatile options and premium-rich trading strategies.
Reuters poll sees Bank of England holding rates in June as economists split on year-ahead path

Written on June 12, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by josephine
Reuters poll: BoE likely holds 3.75% June 18; inflation peaks 3.6%, growth 1%, guidance watched.
Sterling slips as UK GDP contracts, while risk appetite steadies GBP/USD near 200-day average

Written on June 12, 2026 at 9:40 pm, by josephine
Sterling slipped as UK GDP contracted, but improved risk appetite kept GBP/USD near 1.3410. Volatility eyed.
Sterling Slips as UK GDP Shrinks, Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of BoE and Fed Meetings

Written on June 12, 2026 at 9:39 pm, by josephine
Sterling dipped after UK GDP fell 0.1%, while strong US data kept dollar firm; GBP/USD stayed bearish.
Vance Rejects Upfront Iran Funds as Dollar Index Slips and Oil Traders Eye Put Hedges

Written on June 12, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by josephine
Vance rejects upfront Iran cash; performance-based deal pressures DXY to 99.70, while oil hedges gain appeal.