Monthly Archives: June 2026
USD/SGD Holds Range as UOB Sees Test of 1.2900 on Fed-MAS Policy Divergence

Written on June 12, 2026 at 2:23 am, by josephine
USD/SGD trades narrowly near 1.2870, biasing higher toward 1.2900–1.3000 if 1.2830 support holds firm.
Argentina May CPI Miss Fuels Bets on Faster Rate Cuts, Supporting Bonds and Equities

Written on June 12, 2026 at 1:53 am, by josephine
Argentina’s May CPI rose 2.1%, below forecasts, accelerating disinflation expectations and boosting bullish views on bonds.
Dollar Index eases after Trump halts Iran strike plan, inflation keeps Fed tightening risk alive

Written on June 12, 2026 at 1:24 am, by josephine
Dollar index retreats after Trump cancels Iran strikes; still supported by inflation, oil prices, and Fed hike expectations.
China May data show steady factory output but weakening demand as PMI new orders slip into contraction

Written on June 12, 2026 at 1:23 am, by josephine
China’s May data showed steady factory output but weakening demand, as PMI and new orders slipped.
South Korea Tightens FX Oversight as Won Slides, Raising Risks of Policy-Driven USD/KRW Reversal

Written on June 12, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Seoul tightens FX oversight as won weakens, targeting speculation, capping USD/KRW, boosting volatility, prompting defensive positioning.
MUFG Warns Thai Baht Faces Depreciation Risk as Oil Prices Rise and Carry Support Eases

Written on June 12, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
MUFG warns Thai baht vulnerable to Middle East conflict, higher oil, weak carry, risking further depreciation.
US 30-year bond auction yield slips to 5.02%, feeding expectations of Fed easing later in 2026

Written on June 12, 2026 at 12:24 am, by josephine
Treasury’s 30-year auction cleared at 5.02%, signaling firmer demand, cooling data, and potential Fed easing ahead.
UOB stays neutral on USD/CNH, eyes near-term range as medium-term bias drifts lower

Written on June 12, 2026 at 12:23 am, by josephine
UOB stays neutral on USD/CNH, expecting range-bound consolidation near-term, with a modest bias to drift lower.
WTI slips below $90 as Iran peace talks temper war premium, US stocks draw supports prices

Written on June 11, 2026 at 11:58 pm, by josephine
WTI slips near $89.50 as Middle East fears ease; US inventories fall, inflation firm, volatility elevated.
USD/TWD Rises for Fifth Session as Foreign Equity Outflows Offset Export and Inflation Strength

Written on June 11, 2026 at 11:56 pm, by josephine
USD/TWD extends five-day rise to 31.68 on tech-led equity outflows, despite strong exports and firmer inflation.