Monthly Archives: June 2026
Japan’s May large retailer sales growth hits 5%, lifting bets on Bank of Japan policy shift
Written on June 29, 2026 at 2:07 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales growth hit 5% in May, boosting BoJ tightening bets; traders target yen, yields, Nikkei.
WTI Slips Below $70 as US-Iran Pause Strikes, Qatar Talks Raise Hormuz Supply Hopes
Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:37 am, by josephine
WTI slides under $70 as US-Iran pause strikes; oversupply and weak OPEC+ compliance signal downside.
Japan Retail Sales Jump in May, Sharpening Focus on BoJ Policy and Yen Outlook
Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:37 am, by josephine
Japan’s May retail sales rose 1.9%, signaling stronger demand, pressuring BOJ; bullish equities, yen, bearish JGBs.
Japan retail sales beat forecasts, stoking bets on earlier BoJ tightening and firmer yen
Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:08 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales jump 5.3%, boosting domestic demand and raising BoJ tightening odds; stronger yen, Nikkei volatility.
AUD/USD steadies near 0.6895 as Gulf détente, RBA minutes and US jobs data loom
Written on June 29, 2026 at 1:07 am, by josephine
AUD/USD steady near 0.6895 as US-Iran détente, RBA minutes, and US jobs data drive volatility.
US-Iran pause on Hormuz strikes lifts dollar and oil, as Qatar talks set risk-off tone
Written on June 29, 2026 at 12:07 am, by josephine
US, Iran pause Hormuz strikes three days; resume Qatar talks as markets turn risk-off; volatility, oil hedges rise.
HSBC Flags Vietnam Growth Resilience as Trade Deficit and Inflation Pressure Dong and Rates
Written on June 27, 2026 at 5:07 am, by josephine
HSBC flags Vietnam’s rapid growth but rising inflation and trade deficits, pressuring dong and policy tightening.
USD/SGD slips as softer US core PCE cools dollar; traders watch 1.2900 support
Written on June 27, 2026 at 4:38 am, by josephine
USD/SGD dips to 1.2960 after softer core PCE; RSI cools. Key levels, flows, options strategies.
Thailand GDP growth rides electronics export surge and stimulus, with 2027 slowdown risks flagged
Written on June 27, 2026 at 4:37 am, by josephine
Thailand’s Q1 2026 growth hit 2.8%, driven by electronics exports, AI supply chains, and stimulus; 2027 slows.
South Korea Exports Seen Strong as Inflation Firms, Backing Bank of Korea Rate Hikes and Won Gains
Written on June 27, 2026 at 4:07 am, by josephine
South Korea exports surge 50–60%, trade surplus widens; inflation hits 3.4%, prompting BOK hikes, won gains.
