Monthly Archives: June 2026
Swiss franc gains as US-Iran deal lifts risk mood and dents dollar safe-haven demand

Written on June 15, 2026 at 9:25 pm, by josephine
Swiss franc gained as US-Iran peace deal reduced dollar safe-haven demand; USD/CHF slid amid dovish Fed outlook.
NAHB Housing Market Index slips to 35 in June, keeping US homebuilder sentiment subdued

Written on June 15, 2026 at 9:25 pm, by josephine
NAHB Housing Market Index fell to 35 in June, missing forecasts, signaling weak builder sentiment amid high rates.
Nvidia rebounds from Elliott Wave support as volatility eases and traders position for renewed upside

Written on June 15, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by josephine
NVDA completed WXY correction into blue-box support, rebounded, volatility eased; bullish trend intact above 163.50 invalidation.
US industrial output rises 0.1% in May, missing forecasts and fuelling rate-cut bets

Written on June 15, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by josephine
May US industrial production rose 0.1%, missing forecasts, fueling slowdown fears, dovish Fed bets, defensive trades.
US capacity utilisation holds at 76.2% in May, reinforcing Fed on-hold expectations

Written on June 15, 2026 at 8:25 pm, by josephine
May US capacity utilization held at 76.2%, matching forecasts, signaling slack and supporting steady Fed, muted volatility.
Vance Signals Hormuz Talks as Markets Weigh Oil Volatility, VIX Trades and USD/CAD Options

Written on June 15, 2026 at 7:55 pm, by josephine
Vance says US expects Hormuz open toll-free; Iran deal talks continue, prompting oil, volatility, currency trades.
Canada wholesale sales beat forecasts, bolstering outlook for Bank of Canada rates and loonie

Written on June 15, 2026 at 7:55 pm, by josephine
Canada’s April wholesale sales jumped 0.6%, beating forecasts, bolstering momentum and reducing near-term BoC cut odds.
Empire State Factory Gauge Misses Forecasts, Reviving Rate-Cut Bets and Dollar Bearishness

Written on June 15, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
Empire State index disappoints in June, signaling softer manufacturing momentum; investors eye SPY puts, bonds, weaker dollar.
Canada housing starts beat May forecasts, reinforcing hawkish Bank of Canada outlook and supporting the loonie

Written on June 15, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
Canada housing starts beat forecasts in May, signalling economic resilience, delaying Bank of Canada cuts, boosting CAD outlook.
Brent crude slips towards $80 on US–Iran deal as Hormuz shipping outlook steadies

Written on June 15, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
Brent slides toward $80 after US–Iran deal, but tight inventories and risk premium keep prices supported.