Monthly Archives: June 2026
Singapore manufacturing PMI edges up to 51.0 in May, extending sector expansion
Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:57 pm, by josephine
Singapore manufacturing PMI rose to 51.0 in May, boosting growth outlook, supporting equities, SGD; risks remain.
Dollar Trades Range-Bound as Warsh’s First FOMC Looms Amid Inflation and Middle East Risks
Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:57 pm, by josephine
FX majors remain range-bound as Middle East risks and new Fed Chair Warsh’s first FOMC loom.
Brazilian Real Rally Faces Headwinds as Fiscal Risks and Election Uncertainty Lift USD/BRL
Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
Brazil’s real rally may fade as fiscal expansion, inflation risks and polarised elections pressure USD/BRL higher.
TD Securities trims near-term gold forecasts as yields rise; sees $5,350 average by Q2 2027
Written on June 2, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
TD Securities cuts near-term gold forecasts on higher yields, firm dollar; sees $5,350 by 2027.
SNB’s Schlegel signals greater readiness to curb Swiss franc strength via FX intervention
Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
SNB signals greater readiness to intervene, aiming to curb one-way franc strength amid Middle East tensions.
Gold regains $4,500 as Middle East easing offsets Hormuz risks ahead of US jobs data
Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds above $4,500 as ceasefire cools upside; Hormuz tensions and US jobs data steer next move.
Rehn casts potential ECB rate rise as inflation insurance, prompting euro positioning rethink
Written on June 2, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
ECB’s Rehn calls potential rate hike “insurance” against inflation; hawkish signals lift euro outlook, volatility, option demand.
Euro Holds Below 0.8650 Versus Sterling as ECB Hike Priced, UK Data Supports Pound
Written on June 2, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP hovers below 0.8650 as UK stability and rate gap support sterling despite firmer eurozone inflation.
Rupee Holds Near 95 Ahead of RBI Call as Oil Swings and Geopolitics Rattle Outlook
Written on June 2, 2026 at 1:57 pm, by josephine
Rupee stays near 95 amid oil volatility, geopolitics, RBI decision, FII outflows, and pivotal US jobs data.
Eurozone Inflation Ticks Up in May, Fueling ECB Rate-Hike Bets as EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1640
Written on June 2, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
Eurozone May inflation hits 3.2%, core 2.5%; EUR/USD steady near 1.1640 as ECB hike bets rise.
