Monthly Archives: June 2026
Swiss trade surplus narrows in April, fuelling expectations of softer franc and steady SNB policy
Written on June 2, 2026 at 8:27 am, by josephine
Switzerland’s April trade surplus narrowed to CHF 3,098m, boosting EUR/CHF upside; SMI volatility rises, SNB stays dovish.
India gold prices edge higher as rate-cut bets and central bank buying underpin bullion
Written on June 2, 2026 at 7:57 am, by josephine
Gold climbs in India as rate-cut bets, inflation concerns, central bank buying, and geopolitics support demand.
AUD/JPY Holds Firm Above 114 as BoJ Hike Bets and Japan Intervention Risk Loom
Written on June 2, 2026 at 7:57 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY holds near 114.35 above 100-day EMA; geopolitics, BOJ hike hints, intervention risks shape outlook.
Malaysia gold prices tick higher as Fed cut expectations and central bank buying underpin bullion
Written on June 2, 2026 at 7:27 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices ticked up Tuesday; softer dollar, persistent inflation and central-bank buying underpin bullish outlook.
Indonesia Exports Jump 21.98% in April, Sharpening Rupiah and Jakarta Stocks Focus
Written on June 2, 2026 at 7:27 am, by josephine
Indonesia’s April exports surged 21.98%, reversing March’s -3.1% drop, boosting rupiah, equities, and commodity outlook.
Australia’s Building Approvals Growth Picks Up, Bolstering Hawkish RBA Rate Outlook
Written on June 2, 2026 at 6:57 am, by josephine
Australia’s building permits rose 10.2% in April, signalling robust construction demand, inflation pressure, and sustained RBA hawkishness.
Australia’s Q1 current account deficit widens to A$27.1bn, weighing on AUD and rate outlook
Written on June 2, 2026 at 6:57 am, by josephine
Australia’s Q1 current account deficit hit A$27.1bn, missing forecasts, pressuring AUD, bonds, and equities.
Australia Q1 operating profits fall 1.3%, fuelling dovish RBA bets, ASX downside and weaker Aussie
Written on June 2, 2026 at 6:27 am, by josephine
Australia’s Q1 company profits unexpectedly fell 1.3%, signaling economic weakness, pressuring ASX, AUD, and boosting bonds.
Australia building approvals slump 3.4% in April, denting housing pipeline and tempering RBA hike bets
Written on June 2, 2026 at 6:27 am, by josephine
April building approvals in Australia fell 3.4%, signaling cooling housing demand, weaker construction pipeline, and softer AUD outlook.
USD/JPY Holds Near 160 as Middle East Tensions and Intervention Risk Temper Dollar Gains
Written on June 2, 2026 at 5:57 am, by josephine
USD/JPY steadies near 159.70 as Middle East risks, hawkish Fed bets offset yen intervention fears.
