Monthly Archives: May 2026
Michigan Consumer Expectations Edge Higher as Low Readings Cloud Fed Cut Outlook, Pressure Discretionary Stocks
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:53 pm, by josephine
University of Michigan Consumer Expectations Index edged up to 48.5 in May, signaling slightly improved outlook.
University of Michigan Sentiment Miss Spurs Downside Hedging as Markets Brace for Volatility
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm, by josephine
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell short in May, registering 48.2 versus the 49.5 forecast.
US Wholesale Inventories Rise 1.3% in March, Missing Forecasts as Demand Signals Cool
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:28 pm, by josephine
US wholesale inventories rose 1.3% in March, slightly below forecasts of a 1.4% increase overall.
US jobs growth beats forecasts, bolstering higher-for-longer Fed view and underpinning dollar strength
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:26 pm, by josephine
US added 115,000 jobs in April, beating forecasts; wages and profits rose, signalling a tight labour market.
Gold ETF inflows fade as prices test $5,150, shifting focus to dovish central bank signals
Written on May 8, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by josephine
Physically backed gold ETFs saw $6.6 billion April inflows, led by UK, as prices steadied.
CNB holds rates with dovish tilt as NBP flags inflation risks, keeping koruna and zloty range-bound
Written on May 8, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
CNB and NBP held rates; Czech signals wait-and-see, Poland warns inflation risks, limiting tightening and FX gains.
Canada sheds 18,000 jobs as unemployment rises, curbing bets on Bank of Canada hikes in 2026
Written on May 8, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by josephine
Canada lost 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rose to 6.9%, reducing expectations for BoC hikes.
Euro Rally Falters on Widening US Rate Advantage as Options Skew Turns Defensive
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:56 pm, by josephine
Euro gains as risk mood supports; ECB tightening bets fade; options less bearish; EUR/USD targets 1.1825.
Oil slips despite Hormuz flare-up as traders focus on demand risks and rising option volatility
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by josephine
US, Iranian media report activity near Hormuz; alleged US airstrikes, explosion in Sirik; oil falls.
Gold steadies below two-week high as mixed US payrolls and oil risks shape outlook
Written on May 8, 2026 at 4:31 pm, by josephine
Gold slipped to $4,726 after mixed US jobs; weaker dollar supported, but higher rates capped momentum.
