Monthly Archives: June 2026
Australia’s April Import Growth Slumps, Weakening Case for Further RBA Tightening

Written on June 4, 2026 at 2:16 pm, by davin
April imports growth slowed to 0.8%, signaling softer demand, diminished RBA hike odds, and weaker AUD outlook.
PBoC sets weaker yuan fixing, signalling tolerance for depreciation as growth slows and USD/CNY rises

Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:48 pm, by davin
PBoC set weaker-than-expected USD/CNY fixing, signaling tolerance for yuan depreciation to support exports amid slowing growth.
EUR/USD steadies as Middle East tensions ease, markets await US payrolls and Fed signals

Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:47 pm, by davin
EUR/USD steadies below 1.1600 as Middle East tensions ease, but NFP and Fed hawkishness cap gains.
Trade Oil: WTI Slips as Ceasefire Hopes Cool Risk Premium

Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:46 pm, by casandra
WTI crude trades near $95.34 as ceasefire hopes pressure oil prices. Watch the next crude oil CFD setup with VT Markets.
Ireland’s AIB services PMI returns to growth in May, lifting outlook for Irish equities and euro

Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:16 pm, by davin
Ireland’s AIB services PMI rose to 50.8 in May, signaling renewed expansion and modest economic momentum.
Foreign investors reverse course, pulling ¥491bn from Japanese equities as yen strengthens

Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:46 pm, by davin
Foreign investors swung to ¥491bn outflows, warning of yen-driven headwinds; hedge with Nikkei puts, Topix spreads.
Australian dollar slides as Hormuz tensions boost US dollar demand, weak GDP adds pressure

Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:18 pm, by davin
AUD/USD slid to 0.7128 as Hormuz tensions boosted dollar demand; solid US data and weak Australia GDP pressured.
NZD/USD Slides as Fed Hawkish Tone and Firm ISM Services Data Lift US Dollar Ahead of Payrolls

Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:17 pm, by davin
NZD/USD fell near 0.5860 as hawkish Fed signals and strong ISM boosted dollar; payrolls awaited.
Broadcom and CrowdStrike slide after earnings beats as investors reset AI expectations

Written on June 4, 2026 at 11:48 am, by davin
Broadcom, CrowdStrike beat estimates yet sank; lofty AI expectations cap upside, favor volatility-focused option strategies.
South Korea FX Reserves Slip in May as Won Support Efforts Cap USD/KRW Upside

Written on June 4, 2026 at 11:47 am, by davin
South Korea’s FX reserves fell $0.89bn in May, hinting dollar-selling intervention; favor capped-upside USD/KRW call spreads.