Monthly Archives: June 2026
Fed Beige Book flags firming inflation and steady jobs as markets price year-end rate rise
Written on June 4, 2026 at 9:48 pm, by davin
Beige Book shows steady jobs but firmer inflation; markets price year-end hike, boosting dollar and volatility trades.
Canadian dollar pares losses as Fed–BoC policy gap and jobs data keep USD/CAD supported
Written on June 4, 2026 at 9:47 pm, by davin
Canadian dollar dipped, then recovered as Israel–Lebanon deal hopes rose; USD/CAD near 1.3910 amid Fed-BoC divergence.
Ireland GDP Slumps 12.1% as Multinational Effects Skew Data, Raising Euro Volatility
Written on June 4, 2026 at 9:18 pm, by davin
Ireland’s GDP plunged 12.1% in Q1, but domestic demand fell just 0.9%, easing panic.
Ireland GDP Slumps 17.1% in First Quarter, Raising Volatility Across Euro, Equities and Bonds
Written on June 4, 2026 at 9:17 pm, by davin
Ireland’s GDP fell 17.1% in Q1, driven by multinationals, sparking euro, equities and bond volatility.
Spain’s three-year bond yield rises at auction, widening spread to Bunds amid inflation unease
Written on June 4, 2026 at 8:48 pm, by davin
Spain’s three-year bond auction yield rose to 2.772%, signaling higher borrowing costs and investor caution.
EUR/USD steadies near one-week low as ECB-Fed policy gap and Middle East tensions curb gains
Written on June 4, 2026 at 8:47 pm, by davin
EUR/USD stays range-bound near one-week lows as Fed-ECB divergence, oil, and geopolitics support the dollar.
Eurozone Retail Sales Miss Forecasts, Raising ECB Dovish Bets and Euro Downside Risks
Written on June 4, 2026 at 8:18 pm, by davin
Eurozone April retail sales fell 0.4%, missing forecasts, signaling cautious consumers, weaker growth, dovish ECB pressure.
Eurozone Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Tempering ECB Rate-Cut Bets and Lifting Euro Outlook
Written on June 4, 2026 at 8:17 pm, by davin
Eurozone April retail sales beat forecasts, signalling resilient consumers, easing ECB cut pressure, supporting euro and stocks.
US equity index futures pull back from record highs as S&P ends 11-session winning streak
Written on June 4, 2026 at 7:18 pm, by davin
Futures pull back after strong run; S&P breaks support, Nasdaq reverses, Dow weakens as VIX rises.
Dollar’s outsized gains versus North Asia currencies raise inflation and policy risks, BNY warns
Written on June 4, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by davin
Dollar’s surge versus North Asia currencies outpaces broad index, risking inflation, policy pressure, and sharp FX reversal.
