Monthly Archives: May 2026
Gold steady near $4,455 as US–Iran talks and core PCE data steer rate outlook
Written on May 28, 2026 at 4:57 am, by josephine
Gold steadied near $4,455 as US-Iran talks and PCE inflation data drive cautious, volatility-focused positioning.
Dollar-yen nears 160 again as Japan’s intervention fades and yield gap sustains carry trade
Written on May 28, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
Despite $60bn Japan intervention, USD/JPY rebounds near 159.5 as yield gap persists; 160 breakout risks response.
API crude draw narrows to 2.8m barrels, tempering WTI momentum ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Written on May 28, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
API reports US crude stock draw slowed to 2.8 million barrels, signaling easing tightness, capping prices ahead.
Fed’s Cook backs steady rates, flags inflation upside risks and AI-led labour market uncertainty
Written on May 28, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
Fed’s Cook urges steady rates; inflation risks persist; hikes possible, cuts if jobs weaken; volatility trades favored.
Banxico trims 2026 growth view, holds rates steady as USD/MXN rebounds towards 17.50
Written on May 28, 2026 at 3:57 am, by josephine
Banxico slashed 2026 growth outlook, held rates, lifting USD/MXN; investors eye calls, carry, rising volatility.
Brent slides to $93 as Iran deal rumour sways oil despite White House denial
Written on May 28, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
Crude slid on Iran MOU rumor despite White House denial, as tight inventories and Hormuz risks persist.
Russell 2000 futures hit record high as Fed easing bets bolster small-cap bull cycle
Written on May 28, 2026 at 3:24 am, by josephine
RTY hits record high; wave (2) correction ends at 2728.3, confirming wave (3) bullish cycle begins.
Nikkei Pauses as Asia Rotation Cools Rally
Written on May 28, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
Nikkei holds near 65,000 as Japan tech cools, Asian sentiment softens and oil risk supports caution.
US consumer confidence slips as petrol prices and Iran tensions cloud outlook for spending and markets
Written on May 28, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
Conference Board confidence dipped to 93.1; inflation, gas and Iran conflict strain plans, raising volatility, hedging interest.
Dollar Index pares losses as US-Iran headlines and hawkish Fed outlook steady gains
Written on May 28, 2026 at 2:54 am, by josephine
US Dollar Index rebounds on Iran-talk headline reversal, supported by hawkish Fed, ahead of key PCE data.
