Monthly Archives: May 2026
Oil Holds Gain as Hormuz Shutdown Tightens Supply

Written on May 15, 2026 at 10:14 am, by casandra
Oil steadies near weekly gains as Hormuz stays shut, inventories fall, and US-China talks shape demand.
Miran quits Fed board as Warsh chair transition fuels rates and volatility jitters

Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:49 am, by davin
Stephen Miran resigns from Fed board ahead of Kevin Warsh swearing-in, after pushing for lower rates.
TD Securities sees Fed holding rates in 2026 as Iran-driven inflation keeps cuts off the table

Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:49 am, by davin
TD Securities sees no Fed rate cuts in 2026, citing Iran-driven inflation, oil, supply chains; easing starts 2027.
Dollar index hits two-week high as firm US data bolsters higher-for-longer Fed bets
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:19 am, by davin
US Dollar Index hits two-week high as strong inflation and retail data fuel higher-for-longer Fed bets.
Rabobank’s Every Sees US–China Talks as Volatility Catalyst Across Yuan, Tech and Oil Markets
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:19 am, by davin
Rabobank’s Michael Every assesses China’s geopolitical-financial power amid Trump-Xi talks, Grand Bargain debate, tariffs, chips, Iran, yuan.
BoE’s Pill flags prompt, modest rate rise as inflation lingers above target, labour market softens

Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:50 am, by davin
BoE’s Huw Pill expects weaker second-round inflation effects; urges prompt, modest rate hike to anchor inflation.
USD/CAD extends three-day rise as Fed hike odds lift greenback, oil caps gains
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by davin
USD/CAD climbed third day near one-month highs as US dollar demand outweighed oil-supported Canadian dollar strength.
EUR/USD Extends Losing Run as US Retail Sales Lift Dollar, Fed Cuts Priced Out
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by davin
EUR/USD slid third day as strong US retail sales and firmer dollar outweighed rising jobless claims.
Dow futures eye 50,000 as hot inflation and new Fed chair prospects lift hedging demand

Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by davin
DJIA futures topped 50,000 as stocks hit records; hot PPI/CPI, strong sales, and no Fed cuts.
USD/CHF advances as robust US data curbs Fed cut bets and lifts Treasury yields

Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:49 am, by davin
USD/CHF rises near 0.7830 as strong US data lifts dollar, trims Fed cut bets, boosts yields.