Monthly Archives: June 2026
South Korea May Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.8, Boosting KOSPI Outlook and Won Sentiment

Written on June 1, 2026 at 1:38 am, by josephine
South Korea’s manufacturing PMI hit 54.8, signaling accelerating expansion; bullish for equities, won strength, semiconductor-led gains.
AUD/USD Holds Steady as China PMI Looms and US-Iran Talks Shape Risk Appetite

Written on June 1, 2026 at 1:09 am, by josephine
AUD/USD steadies as US-Iran talks, China PMI, RBA-Fed divergence, and iron ore demand shape outlook.
Japan’s 1Q capital spending stalls, fuelling doubts over recovery and reinforcing BoJ dovish outlook

Written on June 1, 2026 at 1:08 am, by josephine
Japan’s Q1 capex was 0%, missing 4.1% forecasts, pressuring yen and Nikkei, reinforcing BoJ dovishness.
Gold eases as Middle East tensions and Fed rate outlook clash ahead of key US jobs data

Written on June 1, 2026 at 12:41 am, by josephine
Gold slips to $4,535 as Middle East tensions persist, Fed hawkishness weighs ahead of crucial jobs data.
Australia’s Manufacturing PMI Beats Forecast, Tempering RBA Rate-Cut Bets and Lifting AUD Outlook

Written on June 1, 2026 at 12:38 am, by josephine
Australia’s May Manufacturing PMI beat forecasts at 50.7, supporting AUD, equities, and arguing against near-term RBA cuts.