Monthly Archives: May 2026
Dollar index hits two-week high as firm US data bolsters higher-for-longer Fed bets
Written on May 15, 2026 at 1:26 am, by josephine
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 1:23 am, by josephine
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 12:56 am, by josephine
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 12:53 am, by josephine
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 12:26 am, by josephine
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 12:23 am, by josephine
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 14, 2026 at 11:55 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF rises near 0.7830 as strong US data lifts dollar, trims Fed cut bets, boosts yields.
Cisco surges on AI hyperscaler demand, reviving dotcom echoes as options traders eye upside
Written on May 14, 2026 at 11:53 pm, by josephine
Cisco surges 15% on AI hyperscaler demand, boosts guidance; eyes $9B orders, key levels $113-$139.
AUD/USD slips towards 0.7220 as firmer US data lifts dollar, Fed cut bets fade
Written on May 14, 2026 at 11:25 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD eased near 0.7220 as strong US data boosted dollar; yields rose; technicals signaled weakening momentum.
US 4-week bill yield dips, bolstering bets on Fed hold and curve-steepening trades
Written on May 14, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by josephine
U.S. auctioned 4-week Treasury bills yielding 3.605%, slightly below the prior auction’s 3.61% yield.