Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sterling climbs as Burnham backs Reeves’ fiscal rules amid pressure on Starmer and BOE uncertainty
Written on May 19, 2026 at 11:19 am, by davin
British Pound extended gains as pressure mounted on Starmer; Burnham backed fiscal rules, pushing GBP/USD higher.
Best Bond ETFs to Watch: Top Picks for Traders
Written on May 19, 2026 at 11:11 am, by edward
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China trade surge masks weak domestic demand as exports jump and rate cuts remain unlikely
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:49 am, by davin
China’s April trade surged as exports rose, but weak domestic demand and investment weighed on growth.
Sterling Extends Gains as Starmer Faces Rising Pressure and Markets Weigh BoE Outlook
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:19 am, by davin
Sterling rose as Starmer faced pressure; GBP/USD steadied, gilts gained, oil jumped, and rate-hike bets increased.
US net TIC inflows cool in March, raising questions over support for dollar and Treasuries
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:19 am, by davin
US total net TIC flows dropped to $150.7bn in March, down $33.8bn month-on-month, still net inflow.
Dollar Index slips as Warsh set to lead Fed and US-Iran tensions ease safe-haven demand
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:49 am, by davin
DXY dips near 99.10 on Fed chair change news; US-Iran developments ease safe-haven demand, lifting majors.
Asian EM currencies slide as US yields, firmer dollar and higher oil revive pressure on INR, PHP, IDR
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:19 am, by davin
Asian EM currencies weaken as US yields, stronger dollar and higher oil strain importers’ reserves.
S&P 500 Pullback Seen as Set-Up for Final Fifth-Wave Rally Before 1,000-Point Slide
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:19 am, by davin
S&P 500 hit extended Fibonacci targets, showed weakening breadth; expects brief pullback, final rally, then major bear market.
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth view on AI exports; Q1 GDP surges, TAIEX rallies
Written on May 19, 2026 at 8:49 am, by davin
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% on surging Q1 GDP, AI-export strength.
Japan’s Katayama Flags Oil-Driven Yen Volatility as G7 Weighs China’s Critical Minerals Curbs
Written on May 19, 2026 at 8:49 am, by davin
Japan’s finance minister warns oil-driven forex swings and speculation; G7 monitoring volatility, mineral controls, and imbalances.
