Monthly Archives: May 2026
Gold ETF inflows fade as prices test $5,150, shifting focus to dovish central bank signals
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by josephine
Physically backed gold ETFs saw $6.6 billion April inflows, led by UK, as prices steadied.
CNB holds rates with dovish tilt as NBP flags inflation risks, keeping koruna and zloty range-bound
Written on May 8, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
CNB and NBP held rates; Czech signals wait-and-see, Poland warns inflation risks, limiting tightening and FX gains.
Canada sheds 18,000 jobs as unemployment rises, curbing bets on Bank of Canada hikes in 2026
Written on May 8, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by josephine
Canada lost 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rose to 6.9%, reducing expectations for BoC hikes.
Euro Rally Falters on Widening US Rate Advantage as Options Skew Turns Defensive
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:56 pm, by josephine
Euro gains as risk mood supports; ECB tightening bets fade; options less bearish; EUR/USD targets 1.1825.
Oil slips despite Hormuz flare-up as traders focus on demand risks and rising option volatility
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by josephine
US, Iranian media report activity near Hormuz; alleged US airstrikes, explosion in Sirik; oil falls.
Gold steadies below two-week high as mixed US payrolls and oil risks shape outlook
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:31 pm, by josephine
Gold slipped to $4,726 after mixed US jobs; weaker dollar supported, but higher rates capped momentum.
PBoC extends 18-month gold buying streak with April top-up as central bank demand stays firm
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:28 pm, by josephine
PBoC boosted gold reserves in April, adding 8.1 tonnes and extending its buying streak to 18 months.
GBP/JPY edges higher as weak yen, high oil and yield gap support carry trade
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY climbed to 213.31 as weak Yen, high oil prices, and rate gaps supported gains.
TD Securities Sees April US CPI Accelerating, While Markets Brace for Higher-for-Longer Fed Rates
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by josephine
TD Securities forecasts April US CPI rising: core 0.38% m/m (2.8% y/y); headline 0.56% (3.7%).
US jobs cool as inflation stays sticky, leaving Federal Reserve outlook uncertain and volatility trades favoured
Written on May 8, 2026 at 3:26 pm, by josephine
April US payrolls beat forecasts at 115K; unemployment stayed 4.3%, participation dipped, wages rose 3.6%. Dollar fell.
