Monthly Archives: May 2026
WTI slips after US inflation revives higher-for-longer rate fears, as focus shifts to OPEC+ discipline
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:56 am, by josephine
WTI falls 1.5% to $97.20 as hot US CPI lifts rate fears, denting oil demand.
Dollar Index steadies as Middle East tensions and stubborn inflation keep rate expectations elevated
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
DXY steadied near 98.30 as Iran tensions and hot CPI boosted dollar; markets now price December rate hike.
Australia’s Wage Growth Holds at 3.3% in Q1, Keeping RBA Policy Expectations Steady
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:28 am, by josephine
Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 3.3% year-on-year in Q1, matching forecasts, signaling steady annual wage growth.
Australia wage growth hits forecasts, easing RBA pressure as rate-cut odds drift lower
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 0.8% in Q1, matching forecasts, signalling steady wage growth.
Australian home investment lending slips into contraction, raising pressure on AUD and ASX 200 banks
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
Australia’s home investment lending slipped into contraction, falling 3% in Q1 after 7.9% growth previously.
Japan’s March Current Account Surplus Beats Forecasts, Fueling Yen Strength and Derivatives Repositioning
Written on May 13, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
Japan’s March current account balance was ¥4.682bn, missing expectations of ¥3,879bn, according to the latest report.
WTI climbs towards $100 as Trump rejects Iran ceasefire and Hormuz supply risks mount
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
WTI jumps 3.3% near $100 as Hormuz risks intensify; Trump rejects Iran proposal, EIA awaited.
Gold edges higher near $4,720 as hotter US CPI caps gains; markets await PPI
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
Gold ticked up near $4,720 as hot US inflation capped gains; traders awaited April PPI data.
USD/JPY nears 158 as Bessent warns on volatility, with intervention risk and option costs in focus
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:31 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds near 157.80 as volatility concerns ease; 158.00 key, with support at 157.00.
NZD/USD wavers ahead of RBNZ inflation expectations as US CPI and Hormuz disruption lift volatility
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slipped in choppy trade; focus shifts to RBNZ inflation expectations and US CPI-driven volatility ahead.
