Monthly Archives: June 2026
Iran warns on Hormuz as US talks loom; WTI edges lower amid heightened Middle East risks

Written on June 29, 2026 at 2:17 am, by josephine
Iran warns tensions over Hormuz as US-Iran plan Doha talks; markets watch WTI dip amid volatility.
EUR/USD Extends Rally as Middle East Developments and ECB Rate Outlook Drive Markets

Written on June 29, 2026 at 2:16 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbs near 1.1390 as US–Iran concerns and ECB hike expectations drive volatility and euro demand.
Japan’s May large retailer sales growth hits 5%, lifting bets on Bank of Japan policy shift

Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:46 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales growth hit 5% in May, boosting BoJ tightening bets; traders target yen, yields, Nikkei.
WTI Slips Below $70 as US-Iran Pause Strikes, Qatar Talks Raise Hormuz Supply Hopes

Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:17 am, by josephine
WTI slides under $70 as US-Iran pause strikes; oversupply and weak OPEC+ compliance signal downside.
Japan Retail Sales Jump in May, Sharpening Focus on BoJ Policy and Yen Outlook

Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:16 am, by josephine
Japan’s May retail sales rose 1.9%, signaling stronger demand, pressuring BOJ; bullish equities, yen, bearish JGBs.
Japan retail sales beat forecasts, stoking bets on earlier BoJ tightening and firmer yen

Written on June 29, 2026 at 12:47 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales jump 5.3%, boosting domestic demand and raising BoJ tightening odds; stronger yen, Nikkei volatility.
AUD/USD steadies near 0.6895 as Gulf détente, RBA minutes and US jobs data loom

Written on June 29, 2026 at 12:46 am, by josephine
AUD/USD steady near 0.6895 as US-Iran détente, RBA minutes, and US jobs data drive volatility.
US-Iran pause on Hormuz strikes lifts dollar and oil, as Qatar talks set risk-off tone

Written on June 28, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by josephine
US, Iran pause Hormuz strikes three days; resume Qatar talks as markets turn risk-off; volatility, oil hedges rise.
HSBC Flags Vietnam Growth Resilience as Trade Deficit and Inflation Pressure Dong and Rates

Written on June 27, 2026 at 4:46 am, by josephine
HSBC flags Vietnam’s rapid growth but rising inflation and trade deficits, pressuring dong and policy tightening.
USD/SGD slips as softer US core PCE cools dollar; traders watch 1.2900 support

Written on June 27, 2026 at 4:17 am, by josephine
USD/SGD dips to 1.2960 after softer core PCE; RSI cools. Key levels, flows, options strategies.