Monthly Archives: May 2026
TD Securities sticks to 4.60% RBA peak call as markets reprice odds of a final hike
Written on May 18, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees RBA cash rate peaking at 4.60%, with next hike likely in August.
China’s April slowdown drags on commodities and yuan as policymakers hold back stimulus
Written on May 18, 2026 at 9:47 pm, by josephine
China’s April recovery slowed: industrial output and investment weakened, retail sales stalled, youth joblessness rose, policymakers waited.
Goldman keeps $5,400 year-end gold target as prices hover near $4,500 on yield pressures
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
Goldman holds $5,400 gold target; prices near $4,500 as central bank buying supports late-year outlook.
European TTF gas climbs above €50/MWh as Middle East risks stoke LNG supply concerns
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
European gas prices rise above €50/MWh as Middle East risks threaten supply; Asia may boost spot LNG.
EUR/USD Loses Downside Momentum as Rate Expectations and Positioning Temper Dollar Rally
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slid 1.18 to 1.16, then stabilized as rate expectations and reduced long USD positions supported euro.
US 30-year yields hold above 5% as global bond sell-off sharpens Fed tightening bets
Written on May 18, 2026 at 8:47 pm, by josephine
US yields rose in bear steepening as 30-year topped 5%; attention shifts to auctions, Fed minutes.
Silver steadies on Iran diplomacy hopes as yields cap gains; later slides despite demand rebound
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:49 pm, by josephine
Silver rose to $76.55 as dollar weakened on US-Iran diplomacy hopes, but yields capped gains.
Sterling Seen Under Pressure as UK Political Uncertainty and Gilt Rout Spur MUFG’s Short GBP/CHF View
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:47 pm, by josephine
Hardman warns pound may weaken as UK political uncertainty rises, pressuring gilts; MUFG stays short GBP/CHF.
USD/CHF holds near highs as Iran talks ease dollar demand and Fed-SNB gap supports upside
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF consolidates near two-week highs as risk sentiment improves; bullish wedge breakout holds, with resistance 0.7930.
Brent tops $110 as Middle East conflict, UAE outages and sanctions tighten global oil supply
Written on May 18, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by josephine
Drone attack, stalled US talks, and refinery constraints lift Brent; UAE output drops, sanctions tighten, pipelines expand.
