Monthly Archives: May 2026
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.
Trump set to swear in Warsh as Fed chair as markets price late-year rate rise
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:17 am, by josephine
Trump to swear in Kevin Warsh as Fed chair after Senate approval amid rising inflation concerns.
Australian dollar edges higher as US dollar slips; China data and RBA minutes in focus
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:47 pm, by josephine
Australian Dollar climbs to 0.7160 as softer US dollar offsets weak China data and RBA focus.
USD/JPY nears 159 ahead of Japan Q1 GDP as BoJ and intervention risks loom
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:24 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 158.90 ahead of Japan Q1 GDP, BOJ cues; overbought RSI caps gains near resistance.
Standard Chartered Warns Hormuz-Driven Oil Shock Could Hit AI Demand and Semiconductor Supplies
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:17 pm, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns Hormuz closure and energy shock may disrupt semiconductors and curb AI spending, demand.
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.
Gold steadies above $4,500 as US-Iran talks and rising Treasury yields weigh on prices
Written on May 18, 2026 at 6:49 pm, by josephine
Gold steadies above $4,500 after four-day slide as Middle East tensions, U.S.-Iran talks and yields pressure.
Deutsche Bank sees UK unemployment stuck at 4.9% as self-employment surge masks labour weakness
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank forecasts UK labour market weakness, unemployment steady at 4.9%, vacancies easing slightly, redundancies elevated.
TD Securities flags weak China April data, sees cautious PBoC and yuan defence near 6.8
Written on May 18, 2026 at 5:25 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees weak China April data; oil pressures, cautious PBoC easing, targeted stimulus, CNY defense.
