Monthly Archives: June 2026
US One-Year Inflation Expectations Hold at 4.6%, Keeping Volatility Muted and Rates Higher for Longer
Written on June 26, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by josephine
June’s 4.6% one-year inflation expectation matched forecasts, easing volatility; favors premium-selling while rates stay higher longer.
Michigan consumer expectations beat forecasts, lifting equities, easing volatility and weighing on bond prices
Written on June 26, 2026 at 7:16 pm, by josephine
Michigan Consumer Expectations Index rose to 50.7 in June, beating forecasts and supporting equities, volatility dips, higher yields.
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Slips to 49.5, Prompting Defensive Positioning and Rate-Cut Bets
Written on June 26, 2026 at 6:47 pm, by josephine
Michigan sentiment fell to 49.5 in June, missing forecasts, signaling weakening confidence and potential spending slowdown.
US Five-Year Inflation Expectations Ease to 3.3%, Bolstering Dovish Fed and Risk Appetite
Written on June 26, 2026 at 6:46 pm, by josephine
June’s five-year inflation expectation fell to 3.3%, below forecasts, boosting dovish Fed, risk-asset positioning.
Gold holds above $4,000 as softer dollar follows steady PCE, curbing Fed hike bets
Written on June 26, 2026 at 6:18 pm, by josephine
Gold steadied above $4,000 as softer dollar and PCE data eased Fed hike bets; downtrend persists.
Commerzbank Sees Cooling US Inflation as Energy Prices Fall, Fed to Hold, Dollar Vulnerable
Written on June 26, 2026 at 6:16 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank predicts easing US inflation from lower energy prices, expects Fed on hold, and dollar weakness.
Brent Slides Below USD80 as Hormuz Reopening Hope Meets Doubts Over Security Risk Premium
Written on June 26, 2026 at 5:48 pm, by josephine
Brent slid on Hormuz reopening hopes, but ship attacks keep risk premium and volatility elevated. Options hedging rises.
NZD/USD Edges Higher as Softer US Inflation Meets RBNZ Hold and New Zealand Growth Concerns
Written on June 26, 2026 at 5:47 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD edged higher as US inflation cooled, but policy divergence and weak NZ growth capped gains.
USD/CHF retreats as PCE eases Fed hike fears, spotlighting US-Swiss rate divergence
Written on June 26, 2026 at 5:18 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF slips, surrendering weekly gains as PCE inflation meets forecasts, cooling Fed hike bets and dollar momentum.
Gold dips below $4,000 as US yields rise; TD Securities flags $3,900 support amid oil shock
Written on June 26, 2026 at 5:16 pm, by josephine
Gold drops below $4,000 as yields and dollar rise; oil-driven inflation could push it toward $3,900.
