Monthly Archives: June 2026
Dollar index pushes towards two-month highs as geopolitics and sticky inflation reshape Fed outlook

Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:16 am, by josephine
Dollar extends third-day rally as geopolitical tensions, strong data, and sticky inflation boost Fed-higher-for-longer expectations.
Sterling Slides as Hormuz Tensions Spur Dollar Demand and US Data Outpaces UK

Written on June 4, 2026 at 12:15 am, by josephine
Sterling slid as Hormuz tensions spurred dollar buying, while strong US data and weaker UK outlook pressured GBP/USD.
NZD/USD Extends Slide as Middle East Tensions Fuel Dollar Demand, US Data Remains Firm

Written on June 3, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD dropped to 0.5870 as Middle East tensions and strong US data boosted safe-haven Dollar demand.
USD/JPY hovers below 160 as firm US data backs dollar amid Japan intervention risk

Written on June 3, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hovers near 160 as strong US data supports dollar, while Japan intervention risk boosts volatility.
DBS nowcast flags India GDP cooling in early 2026 as industry, trade and spending soften

Written on June 3, 2026 at 11:16 pm, by josephine
India’s GDP growth may cool in early 2026, prompting defensive positioning amid weaker industry, trade, spending.
EUR/USD Slips as Strong US Data and Middle East Tensions Bolster the Dollar

Written on June 3, 2026 at 10:47 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slips toward 1.1600 as strong US data and Middle East tensions boost dollar; ECB rate bets rise.
Sterling Slips as Gulf Tensions Lift Oil and Dollar; US Data Outpaces Weak UK Services PMI

Written on June 3, 2026 at 10:46 pm, by josephine
Sterling slips as US-Iran tensions and stronger US data boost dollar, pressuring GBP/USD below key averages.
Sterling Drifts Lower as GBP/USD Stays Range-Bound Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

Written on June 3, 2026 at 10:45 pm, by josephine
Sterling drifts as GBP/USD stays 1.33–1.35; low volatility favors options selling, hedged for BoE breakout catalysts.
USD/JPY Nears 160 as Intervention Risk Rises and BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Build

Written on June 3, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160, raising intervention risk; Japan spent ¥11.7T defending. BOJ hike odds rise; consider options.
Gold tops US Treasuries in official reserves as central banks pivot amid geopolitical uncertainty

Written on June 3, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by josephine
By end-2025, gold surpassed US Treasuries in reserves, driven by valuation gains, geopolitics, and diversification.