Monthly Archives: May 2026
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack flags Iran war and petrol-driven inflation risks, backing neutral rates stance
Written on May 7, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack cites uncertainty, Iran war risks, and price pressures, supporting neutral stance and steady rates.
USD/JPY Edges Lower as Oil Slips on Iran Deal Talk; BoJ Hawkishness and Options in Focus
Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:56 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY steadied near 156.40 as Iran-US deal hopes eased oil fears, weakening dollar; BoJ hinted hikes.
USD/CHF Slides to March Low as US-Iran Deal Hopes Weigh on Dollar and Oil Prices
Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF hit 0.7766 as US-Iran deal hopes weakened dollar; oil slid, Fed hold talk.
German orders rebound but Iran conflict stokes defensive bets on DAX, euro and volatility
Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
German industrial orders rose 5% in March; conflict-driven energy uncertainty threatens demand, risking Q2 2026 contraction.
Canada’s tariff edge narrows ahead of USMCA review, raising hedging demand for loonie and equities
Written on May 7, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
NBC says Canada’s tariff edge is shrinking; manufacturing is vulnerable, and averages hide provincial and industry risks.
Mixed Eurozone data and UK election fallout raise fiscal risk, pressuring bonds and EUR/USD
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by josephine
Euro area retail slipped; EU rose. Construction PMI hit 41.7. UK election losses raised fiscal risks, impacting bonds, EUR/USD.
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8640 as UK election risks and Middle East headlines cap the Pound
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:53 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP holds near 0.8641 as UK election uncertainty and Middle East headlines shape Sterling and Euro outlook.
Whirlpool shares plunge 20% on earnings miss, guidance cut and dividend suspension amid housing and cost strains
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:27 pm, by josephine
Whirlpool shares plunged 20% after earnings miss; loss widened, guidance cut, dividend suspended amid geopolitical, housing, inflation pressures.
Hormuz blockade tightens oil supply, Brent near $100 with $150 risk and stagflation fears
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by josephine
Hormuz disruption cuts 9–10 mbpd; Brent nears $100, could hit $150, fueling inflation, stagflation, gold pressure.
US Unit Labour Costs Slow to 2.3%, Bolstering Dovish Fed Bets and Supporting Equities
Written on May 7, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
US unit labour costs rose 2.3% annualized in Q1, down from 4.4%, indicating easing labor cost pressures.
