Monthly Archives: June 2026
EUR/USD near two-month lows as ECB hikes, Middle East tensions bolster dollar demand
Written on June 11, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD nears two-month lows as ECB hike, US inflation, and geopolitical tensions support a firm dollar.
ECB lifts rates 25bp, keeps tightening bias as core inflation seen above target through 2028
Written on June 11, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes 25bp, signals more tightening as core inflation stays above target; markets weigh further hikes.
Oil prices dip after US–Iran scare as low inventories and Rystad warn of $150 risk
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
Oil prices swung on US–Iran tensions; low inventories, strong demand keep markets vulnerable to spikes.
ECB lifts rates 25bp as inflation risks rise, growth outlook softens and euro holds steady
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes rates 25bp, flags energy-driven inflation risks, keeps data-dependent stance as growth slows and volatility rises.
ECB Hikes 25bp as Inflation Broadens, Signalling Higher Eurozone Rates and Increased Market Volatility
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes rates 25bps, sees resilient growth and broadening inflation; expects restrictive policy until 2027, boosting volatility.
Deutsche Bank sees UK inflation rebounding in May, warns dual-fuel reset could keep risks elevated
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank sees UK inflation rebounding to 3.01% in May, with upside risks and higher-for-longer rates.
TD Securities sees RBA holding at 4.35% as softer data clouds August hike odds
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees RBA holding 4.35%, hinting extended pause; softer data, budget taxes, CPI key.
ECB lifts rates 25bp as Lagarde flags downside growth risks, backing euro and hedging plays
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes 25bp; Lagarde flags downside growth risks and upside inflation risks, favoring defensive equities, euro, volatility.
Russia’s central bank reserves hit record $749.7bn, underpinning rouble and buoying oil sentiment
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Russia’s reserves hit a record $749.7bn, supporting a stronger ruble, firm oil outlook, and tighter credit spreads.
Russia’s trade surplus narrows to $11.4bn in April, raising pressure on the rouble amid softer oil prices
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Russia’s trade surplus narrowed to $11.431bn in April, signaling weaker inflows, pressuring ruble amid oil softness.
