Monthly Archives: June 2026
China’s AI-led export surge widens trade surplus as policymakers curb yuan appreciation
Written on June 9, 2026 at 6:12 pm, by josephine
China’s export-led surplus supports yuan, but capital controls and PBoC fixings cap appreciation; sell volatility.
Redbook Retail Growth Edges Higher, Fueling Hawkish Fed Bets and Shifting Market Positioning
Written on June 9, 2026 at 6:11 pm, by josephine
Redbook sales growth rose to 9.1%, signaling strong spending, higher-for-longer rates, volatility hedges, and sector divergence.
Bank Indonesia surprise rate rise reins in USD/IDR after record 18,190 high
Written on June 9, 2026 at 5:43 pm, by josephine
USD/IDR retreated from 18,190 as Bank Indonesia’s surprise rate hikes and intervention capped gains, lowering volatility.
RBC’s Fan argues per-capita GDP shows Canada’s recovery despite weaker headline growth
Written on June 9, 2026 at 5:41 pm, by josephine
Canada avoids recession despite GDP dips; per-capita gains and jobs growth signal recovery, boosting loonie, equities.
US goods trade deficit widens in April, fuelling dollar pressure and hedging demand across markets
Written on June 9, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by josephine
April’s US goods trade deficit widened to $83.7bn, signaling slower growth, weaker dollar, higher volatility.
Canada Imports Rise to $72.44bn in April, Bolstering Hawkish Bank of Canada Outlook
Written on June 9, 2026 at 4:47 pm, by josephine
Canada’s April imports rose to $72.44bn, signalling resilient demand, hawkish BoC, loonie support, equities capped.
US trade deficit narrows to $55.9bn, underpinning dollar strength and hedging stance on equities
Written on June 9, 2026 at 4:46 pm, by josephine
April US trade deficit was $55.9bn, slightly better than expected, supporting bullish dollar and cautious equity hedging.
BNP Paribas Sees Europe Re-rated as Safe Haven, Boosting Euro Appeal in Market Turbulence
Written on June 9, 2026 at 4:45 pm, by josephine
BNP Paribas sees Europe re-rated safe haven; euro gains safe-asset status as bund yield boosts financing.
US private hiring slows late May, Dollar Index dips below 100 as traders weigh Fed outlook
Written on June 9, 2026 at 4:43 pm, by josephine
Private hiring slows late May; DXY dips below 100; cooling data boosts bearish dollar options strategies.
Dollar Rally Stalls Near 100 as CPI and FOMC Reprice Fed Rate Outlook
Written on June 9, 2026 at 4:42 pm, by josephine
Dollar rally stalls near 100 as oil falls; traders await CPI and June FOMC for Fed outlook.
