Monthly Archives: June 2026
National Bank of Canada urges Bank of Canada to add unemployment forecasts to quarterly policy report

Written on June 8, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by josephine
Economists urge Bank of Canada to forecast unemployment, shifting policy focus to labour slack, boosting market volatility.
Eurozone GDP dip seen as Ireland-driven as resilience data supports firmer ECB rate outlook

Written on June 8, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by josephine
Eurozone GDP dip driven by Ireland; ex-Ireland growth solid, PMIs improving, inflation persistent, ECB hawkish, rates underpriced.
Gold holds near 11-week low as Middle East tensions offset hawkish Federal Reserve rate outlook

Written on June 8, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
Gold steadied near 11-week lows as Middle East tensions offset hawkish Fed outlook, pressuring prices.
Norway May CPI in spotlight as Norges Bank surprise hike keeps further tightening in play

Written on June 8, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
Norway’s CPI may pressure Norges Bank toward another hike, boosting krone crosses amid strong energy prices.
RBI and tax changes spark inflow hopes; MUFG sees USD/INR dipping before rebound

Written on June 8, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
RBI and tax changes aim to boost inflows, strengthening rupee near-term; MUFG sees USD/INR 94 then 96.
MAGS ETF Enters Elliott Wave Pullback as Tech Leaders Pause Ahead of Next Leg Higher

Written on June 8, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
MAGS shows Elliott Wave uptrend; expects short-term flat correction, then major rally—options strategies target both phases.
USD/JPY steadies near 160 as Middle East calm and intervention fears counter US yield support

Written on June 8, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY steadies near 160 as Middle East headlines, intervention risk, and options strategies drive heightened volatility.
Dollar Holds Two-Month Highs as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil, Yields and Pressure EM Currencies

Written on June 8, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by josephine
Geopolitical risks and higher yields fuel risk-off mood, boosting dollar strength, pressuring EM currencies amid rising oil.
TD Securities sees Bank of Canada holding at 2.25% through 2026 as data soften

Written on June 8, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
TD sees BoC holding 2.25% through 2026, muted volatility; oil risks persist; favors option-selling, hedged CAD weakness.
OCBC sees ECB ‘insurance’ hike priced in, capping euro as oil and geopolitics drive risks

Written on June 8, 2026 at 7:57 pm, by josephine
OCBC expects a priced-in ECB 25bp hike; euro upside capped without catalyst as oil/geopolitical risks linger.