Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sterling Extends Gains as Starmer Faces Rising Pressure and Markets Weigh BoE Outlook
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
Sterling rose as Starmer faced pressure; GBP/USD steadied, gilts gained, oil jumped, and rate-hike bets increased.
US net TIC inflows cool in March, raising questions over support for dollar and Treasuries
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:47 am, by josephine
US total net TIC flows dropped to $150.7bn in March, down $33.8bn month-on-month, still net inflow.
Dollar Index slips as Warsh set to lead Fed and US-Iran tensions ease safe-haven demand
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:17 am, by josephine
DXY dips near 99.10 on Fed chair change news; US-Iran developments ease safe-haven demand, lifting majors.
Asian EM currencies slide as US yields, firmer dollar and higher oil revive pressure on INR, PHP, IDR
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:57 am, by josephine
Asian EM currencies weaken as US yields, stronger dollar and higher oil strain importers’ reserves.
S&P 500 Pullback Seen as Set-Up for Final Fifth-Wave Rally Before 1,000-Point Slide
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
S&P 500 hit extended Fibonacci targets, showed weakening breadth; expects brief pullback, final rally, then major bear market.
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth view on AI exports; Q1 GDP surges, TAIEX rallies
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% on surging Q1 GDP, AI-export strength.
Japan’s Katayama Flags Oil-Driven Yen Volatility as G7 Weighs China’s Critical Minerals Curbs
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
Japan’s finance minister warns oil-driven forex swings and speculation; G7 monitoring volatility, mineral controls, and imbalances.
China’s Weak April Data Points to Targeted Fiscal Support as PBoC Stays Cautious on Easing
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
China’s April data weakened; TD sees cautious PBOC, targeted fiscal support, infrastructure spending, and possible post-July shift.
Singapore export rebound fuels K-shaped trade as AI-linked electronics outpace petrochemicals and other non-electronics
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:47 am, by josephine
Singapore’s NODX rebounded, led by electronics and pharmaceuticals; petrochemicals lagged, highlighting increasingly K-shaped export growth.
Gold steadies near $4,550 as softer dollar offsets hawkish Fed risks and elevated yields
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:18 am, by josephine
Gold steadied near $4,541 as dollar weakened; yields stayed elevated, with traders eyeing Fed signals.
