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South Africa Retail Sales Growth Halves in April, Raising Rand and Rate-Cut Concerns
South Africa’s retail growth halved in April, signalling weaker consumers, rand pressure, equity risks, and dovish hopes.
MBA mortgage applications drop 3.8% as higher rates weigh on housing and homebuilder outlook
MBA mortgage applications fell 3.8% after a 10.8% surge, signaling weakening housing demand amid high rates.
G10 rate decisions leave EUR/USD rangebound as euro growth downgrades skew the bias lower
G10 central bank moves kept EUR/USD rangebound, but weaker Eurozone growth skews outlook lower toward 1.12.
Gold holds near $4,333 as markets await Fed decision, dot plot and Warsh guidance
Gold holds near $4,332 ahead of Fed decision; options volatility rises as traders await dovish or hawkish cues.
SocGen Sees Sticky US Inflation Keeping Fed on Hold, Backing Dollar on Dips
Resilient US growth and sticky inflation keep Fed on hold, but late-2026 hikes may bolster dollar.
