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Societe Generale flags dovish Fed risk, favouring short USD/JPY and USD/SEK in G10

SocGen sees BOJ hike muted; bets short USD/JPY and USD/SEK if Fed turns dovish, EUR weaker hawkish.
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:53 pm
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UK CPI holds at 2.8% as core inflation edges up, keeping Bank of England outlook in focus

UK May CPI held at 2.8%, below forecasts; core edged up, but pressures softening, BoE hikes uncertain.
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Dollar Treads Water Ahead of Fed as Brent Slips Below $80 and Iran Deal Nears

FX markets range-bound ahead of FOMC; Brent dips below $80, easing inflation, but Fed stays patient.
Written on June 17, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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.
Written on June 17, 2026 at 3:54 pm
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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.
Written on June 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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