Monthly Archives: May 2026
Trump Rules Out Iran Sanctions Relief as Hormuz Rhetoric Lifts Oil and Volatility Outlook
Written on May 28, 2026 at 2:24 am, by josephine
Trump rejects easing Iran sanctions; Hormuz focus lifts oil risk, raising prices and volatility; traders buy calls.
Gold slides below $4,500 as dollar firms on Iran talks doubts and hawkish Fed repricing
Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:57 am, by josephine
Gold drops over 1% as dollar strengthens, Iran talks risk rises, and hawkish rate expectations pressure bullion.
Brent dips below $100 as Iran deal hopes clash with export bottlenecks and subdued US supply growth
Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Brent dips below $100 on Iran deal hopes, but logistical delays and weak US output limit supply.
New Zealand dollar outperforms as RBNZ holds rates, signals hawkish path and AUD/NZD reverses
Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:26 am, by josephine
New Zealand Dollar tops G10 as RBNZ holds rates but signals hawkish path, prompting markets to reprice.
Sterling slips as US–Iran uncertainty and policy divergence boost Dollar demand
Written on May 28, 2026 at 1:24 am, by josephine
Sterling slips as US-Iran talks boost dollar demand; geopolitical risk and policy divergence pressure GBP/USD lower.
US five-year Treasury auction yield jumps to 4.182%, fuelling higher-for-longer rate outlook
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:57 am, by josephine
Treasury 5-year auction yield jumps to 4.182%, signaling higher borrowing costs, inflation concerns, reduced Fed cut expectations.
Canada’s rising jobless rate masks retirement-driven labour squeeze, complicating Bank of Canada rate-cut bets
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Canada’s rising unemployment masks looming labor shortages from retirements and fewer young workers, pressuring wages, inflation.
AUD/USD dips on softer Australian CPI as RBA hike bets fade and Iran headlines buoy dollar
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:27 am, by josephine
AUD/USD fell on softer Australia CPI, reducing RBA hike bets, while US-Iran deal uncertainty supported USD.
Dollar steadies near 99 as Middle East tensions and PCE data steer Fed rate outlook
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:24 am, by josephine
Dollar steady near 99 as Middle East tensions and Fed hike bets focus attention on PCE data.
Russia’s April industrial output beats forecasts, underpinning rouble carry appeal and steady commodity supply
Written on May 27, 2026 at 11:57 pm, by josephine
Russia’s April industrial output rose 1.9%, beating forecasts, supporting ruble strength, steady commodities, and subdued equity volatility.
