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