Monthly Archives: May 2026
South Africa’s April CPI jump puts SARB cuts off table, bolsters rand appeal
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:54 am, by josephine
South Africa’s CPI rose 1.1% in April, up from 0.6% in March, signalling faster price increases.
South Africa inflation edges above forecast, curbing SARB rate-cut expectations and lending support to rand
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:52 am, by josephine
South Africa’s CPI inflation rose to 4% in April, slightly above forecasts, indicating higher-than-expected price growth.
MUFG Warns Yen Downside as US Yields Climb and Fed Hike Bets Lift Dollar
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:50 am, by josephine
MUFG warns yen downside as US yields surge, boosting Fed hike odds; intervention success hinges on yields.
Dollar holds firm ahead of Fed minutes and 20-year auction as yields underpin gains
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:47 am, by josephine
Dollar holds firm near 99.40 ahead Fed minutes and Treasury auction; inflation, geopolitics pressure majors, gold.
USD/JPY tests 175 resistance as Fed pause and BOJ caution lift options volatility
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:05 am, by josephine
USD/JPY snapped seven-day rally near 159.00, eyes channel breakout; resistance 160.73/162.00, support 158.43/158.21.
ECB’s Moulin urges patience on June decision as inflation risks persist and euro steady
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:03 am, by josephine
ECB’s Moulin says June policy changes premature; urges vigilance on inflation as euro slips, ECB tools explained.
Soft Canada core inflation challenges two Bank of Canada hikes; oil and Iran risks shape loonie outlook
Written on May 20, 2026 at 11:00 am, by josephine
Canada’s April inflation undershot forecasts; core near 2%. Softer data questions BoC hikes, supporting CAD.
Euro holds near six-week low as oil stays above $100, US-Iran tensions lift dollar
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:58 am, by josephine
Euro steady near 1.1600 as Iran tensions lift dollar, oil above $100; Eurozone inflation, Fed minutes awaited.
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8660 as softer UK CPI dents BoE bets; ECB hawks in focus
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:55 am, by josephine
EUR/GBP rebounded near 0.8660 as UK inflation cooled, weakening pound; PMI data and ECB signals awaited.
Global equities slide as US yields top 4.75%, prompting rotation into defensive value and energy
Written on May 20, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Global equities slid as rising bond yields and inflation worries spurred defensive rotation, despite solid data and earnings.
