Monthly Archives: June 2026
PBOC Sets Yuan Fix Weaker Than Estimates, Signalling Greater Tolerance for Depreciation
Written on June 17, 2026 at 6:25 am, by josephine
PBOC set a weaker-than-expected yuan fixing at 6.8096, signaling tolerance for depreciation amid slowing growth.
USD/JPY Holds Near Multi-Decade High as Fed Signals Hawkishness and Intervention Risk Lingers
Written on June 17, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
USD/JPY dips in Asia near multi-decade highs as markets await hawkish Fed signals and intervention risks.
WTI steadies near $76 as US-Iran deal hopes weigh, while US crude stocks tighten
Written on June 17, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
WTI steadied near $76 after 5% drop as US-Iran deal hopes weigh, volatility risk rises.
AUD/USD edges higher as RBA holds with hawkish bias; markets await Fed decision and US-Iran talks
Written on June 17, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rises near 0.7070 as RBA holds hawkishly; geopolitics and Fed decision may drive volatility.
Japan’s adjusted trade balance swings to May deficit, adding pressure on yen and boosting exporters
Written on June 17, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
Japan’s adjusted trade balance swung to a ¥90.4B deficit, pressuring JPY; traders eye long USD/JPY, Nikkei futures.
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1610 Ahead of Fed Decision, US Retail Sales and Hormuz Deal Watch
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
EUR/USD holds near 1.1610 ahead of Fed decision, Retail Sales, and Hormuz deal; volatility strategies beckon.
Japan Machinery Orders Surge 8.7% in April, Boosting Capex Outlook and Yen Tightening Bets
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
Japan machinery orders surge 8.7%, beating forecasts, signalling strong capex rebound, supporting equities, yen strength, higher yields.
Japan core machinery orders surge 15.6% in April, bolstering capex outlook and BoJ tightening bets
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
Japan’s April core machinery orders surged 15.6%, beating forecasts, boosting capex outlook, Nikkei calls, yen strength bets.
Japan’s May import growth misses forecast, reinforcing BoJ caution and underpinning yen weakness, Nikkei tailwind
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
Japan’s May imports rose 12.5%, slightly missing forecasts, supporting a cautious BoJ, weaker yen, and bullish Nikkei.
Japan’s May trade deficit narrows to ¥378.7bn, boosting yen support and fuelling hedging talk
Written on June 17, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
May’s trade deficit narrowed to ¥378.7bn, beating forecasts, supporting yen strength; Nikkei volatility may rise.
