Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sterling slips as energy shock and Labour fiscal worries outweigh early UK growth boost
Written on May 14, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
Sterling fell despite strong UK GDP; energy shock and Labour leadership uncertainty weighed on yields and sentiment.
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid flags inflation risk as markets price higher-for-longer rates
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by josephine
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warns inflation remains top risk; economy resilient, spending and investment strong, banks sound.
EIA Natural Gas Storage Build Meets Forecast as Market Focus Shifts to Summer Weather Risks
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
EIA reported an 85 bcf U.S. natural gas storage build for week ending May 8, matching forecasts.
TD Securities sees US dollar range-bound as Fed stays sidelined, with 2026 weakness pencilled in
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:25 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees USD range-bound near-term; weaker 2026 outlook; DXY 98 key as Hormuz reopening, Fed hold.
US Inventories Top Forecast as Flat Retail Sales Stoke Volatility, Fed Rate Timing Unclear
Written on May 14, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
US business inventories rose 0.9% in March, beating the 0.8% forecast and signaling slightly higher stock levels.
USD/BRL Tests 5.08–5.11 Resistance as Selic-Fed Rate Gap Keeps Downtrend in Focus
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:56 pm, by josephine
USD/BRL extends downtrend after consolidation break; rebound stalls below 5.08–5.11 resistance, risking further declines.
NZD/USD Slips as Stronger Dollar, Higher-for-longer US Rates Offset RBNZ Policy Divergence
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:53 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD fell near 0.5920 as strong US data and higher-rate expectations pressured the New Zealand Dollar.
BIS REER suggests euro-dollar convergence as undervalued yen pressures Europe and fuels intervention watch
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
BIS REER shows euro-dollar valuations converging, yen undervalued; US-Japan coordination continues as intervention impact fades.
Nvidia jumps as US clears H200 chip sales to China, extending rally towards $240
Written on May 14, 2026 at 7:23 pm, by josephine
Nvidia rises premarket as US approves H200 chip imports to China; seventh straight gain possible; markets mixed.
UOB Sees Fed Holding Rates Until 2027 as Hotter Inflation Pushes Back Cuts
Written on May 14, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by josephine
UOB now sees Fed holding rates through 2026, then cutting twice in 2027 amid persistent inflation pressures.
