Monthly Archives: May 2026
Wells Fargo Sees US CPI Firm, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Rates as Energy and Services Bite
Written on May 9, 2026 at 1:53 am, by josephine
Wells Fargo sees April CPI firming: headline 3.8%, core 2.9%, with elevated energy and shelter.
Nomura Warns Iran War May Keep UK Inflation High, Complicating Rates as Growth Stalls
Written on May 9, 2026 at 12:55 am, by josephine
Nomura warns Iran war may keep UK inflation elevated until 2027, weakening growth, boosting Reform support.
USD/CHF Holds Near 0.9080 as Fed-SNB Policy Gap Lifts Dollar Ahead of US PPI
Written on May 9, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
USD/CHF neared two-month lows amid broad dollar weakness, Middle East tensions, and mixed US jobs data.
US oil rig count edges up to 410, reinforcing range-bound WTI and subdued crude volatility
Written on May 9, 2026 at 12:25 am, by josephine
Baker Hughes said US oil rigs totaled 410, slightly beating forecasts of 409, signaling marginally stronger drilling activity.
Gold steadies near $4,714 as US payrolls beat forecasts and Middle East risks linger
Written on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am, by josephine
Gold steady near $4,714 after jobs data; weaker dollar, oil risks support weekly gain; resistance $5,000.
Dow futures steady ahead of CPI as jobs beat, sentiment slumps and Iran risks favour volatility trades
Written on May 8, 2026 at 11:26 pm, by josephine
DJIA futures rose on stronger jobs data; big-tech up, small caps sank; Iran tensions lingered; CPI awaits.
Century Aluminium shares drift as technicians eye $53 support and $65–$68 resistance amid softer aluminium prices
Written on May 8, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by josephine
Century Aluminium shares reversed from early-April highs; support at $53.25/$51.13, resistance at $65.61/$68.29.
EUR/USD jumps on Hormuz fears despite strong US jobs, as shifting fundamentals favour dollar rebound
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:55 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD climbs near 1.1775 as Middle East tensions rise; strong US jobs fail to lift dollar.
Silver hits $80 amid weaker dollar and Hormuz tensions, before easing to $58 as fundamentals return
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:53 pm, by josephine
Silver rallies near $80.70 as weaker dollar and Hormuz tensions boost safe-haven demand despite solid payrolls.
Beat the Expectations, Lose the Stock: The Earnings Paradox
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
Many stocks drop after beating earnings expectations. Learn why the headline “beat” isn’t enough and how guidance, quality, and stock pricing affect the market’s reaction.
