Monthly Archives: June 2026
Oil extends gains as Hormuz disruptions and sharp US inventory draws tighten prompt supply
Written on June 4, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
Oil prices rise on Hormuz disruptions and steep U.S. inventory draws, boosting volatility and upside into Q3.
Fed Beige Book flags firming inflation and steady jobs as markets price year-end rate rise
Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:56 pm, by josephine
Beige Book shows steady jobs but firmer inflation; markets price year-end hike, boosting dollar and volatility trades.
Canadian dollar pares losses as Fed–BoC policy gap and jobs data keep USD/CAD supported
Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:54 pm, by josephine
Canadian dollar dipped, then recovered as Israel–Lebanon deal hopes rose; USD/CAD near 1.3910 amid Fed-BoC divergence.
Ireland GDP Slumps 12.1% as Multinational Effects Skew Data, Raising Euro Volatility
Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by josephine
Ireland’s GDP plunged 12.1% in Q1, but domestic demand fell just 0.9%, easing panic.
Ireland GDP Slumps 17.1% in First Quarter, Raising Volatility Across Euro, Equities and Bonds
Written on June 4, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
Ireland’s GDP fell 17.1% in Q1, driven by multinationals, sparking euro, equities and bond volatility.
Spain’s three-year bond yield rises at auction, widening spread to Bunds amid inflation unease
Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
Spain’s three-year bond auction yield rose to 2.772%, signaling higher borrowing costs and investor caution.
EUR/USD steadies near one-week low as ECB-Fed policy gap and Middle East tensions curb gains
Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD stays range-bound near one-week lows as Fed-ECB divergence, oil, and geopolitics support the dollar.
Eurozone Retail Sales Miss Forecasts, Raising ECB Dovish Bets and Euro Downside Risks
Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by josephine
Eurozone April retail sales fell 0.4%, missing forecasts, signaling cautious consumers, weaker growth, dovish ECB pressure.
Eurozone Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Tempering ECB Rate-Cut Bets and Lifting Euro Outlook
Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
Eurozone April retail sales beat forecasts, signalling resilient consumers, easing ECB cut pressure, supporting euro and stocks.
US equity index futures pull back from record highs as S&P ends 11-session winning streak
Written on June 4, 2026 at 11:24 am, by josephine
Futures pull back after strong run; S&P breaks support, Nasdaq reverses, Dow weakens as VIX rises.
