Monthly Archives: June 2026
Ireland’s AIB services PMI returns to growth in May, lifting outlook for Irish equities and euro
Written on June 4, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
Ireland’s AIB services PMI rose to 50.8 in May, signaling renewed expansion and modest economic momentum.
Foreign investors reverse course, pulling ¥491bn from Japanese equities as yen strengthens
Written on June 4, 2026 at 4:57 am, by josephine
Foreign investors swung to ¥491bn outflows, warning of yen-driven headwinds; hedge with Nikkei puts, Topix spreads.
Australian dollar slides as Hormuz tensions boost US dollar demand, weak GDP adds pressure
Written on June 4, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slid to 0.7128 as Hormuz tensions boosted dollar demand; solid US data and weak Australia GDP pressured.
NZD/USD Slides as Fed Hawkish Tone and Firm ISM Services Data Lift US Dollar Ahead of Payrolls
Written on June 4, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
NZD/USD fell near 0.5860 as hawkish Fed signals and strong ISM boosted dollar; payrolls awaited.
Broadcom and CrowdStrike slide after earnings beats as investors reset AI expectations
Written on June 4, 2026 at 3:57 am, by josephine
Broadcom, CrowdStrike beat estimates yet sank; lofty AI expectations cap upside, favor volatility-focused option strategies.
South Korea FX Reserves Slip in May as Won Support Efforts Cap USD/KRW Upside
Written on June 4, 2026 at 3:57 am, by josephine
South Korea’s FX reserves fell $0.89bn in May, hinting dollar-selling intervention; favor capped-upside USD/KRW call spreads.
Dallas Fed’s Logan flags mid-2% inflation, warns markets may be underpricing potential rate rise
Written on June 4, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
Dallas Fed’s Logan warns inflation stuck mid-2s may force rate hikes; markets complacent, favor USD and hedges.
Dollar firms on upbeat ISM services data; euro and sterling slip as gold retreats, oil climbs
Written on June 4, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
Dollar firms on strong ISM PMI and higher yields; euro, pound weaken, gold drops, WTI gains.
Philippines inflation seen topping 8%, fuelling expectations of further BSP rate hikes and peso support
Written on June 4, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
Philippines inflation may exceed 8% on food, fuel, weak peso; BSP likely hikes, boosting volatility and trading strategies.
Iran–US deal proposal cools Hormuz tensions, dragging oil risk premium and pressuring Brent futures
Written on June 4, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
Iran signals staged US deal: ceasefire, Hormuz easing, nuclear talks, oversight—lowering oil risk premium, encouraging bearish strategies.
