Monthly Archives: May 2026
Australian home investment lending slips into contraction, raising pressure on AUD and ASX 200 banks
Written on May 13, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
Australia’s home investment lending slipped into contraction, falling 3% in Q1 after 7.9% growth previously.
Japan’s March Current Account Surplus Beats Forecasts, Fueling Yen Strength and Derivatives Repositioning
Written on May 13, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
Japan’s March current account balance was ¥4.682bn, missing expectations of ¥3,879bn, according to the latest report.
WTI climbs towards $100 as Trump rejects Iran ceasefire and Hormuz supply risks mount
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
WTI jumps 3.3% near $100 as Hormuz risks intensify; Trump rejects Iran proposal, EIA awaited.
Gold edges higher near $4,720 as hotter US CPI caps gains; markets await PPI
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
Gold ticked up near $4,720 as hot US inflation capped gains; traders awaited April PPI data.
USD/JPY nears 158 as Bessent warns on volatility, with intervention risk and option costs in focus
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:31 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds near 157.80 as volatility concerns ease; 158.00 key, with support at 157.00.
NZD/USD wavers ahead of RBNZ inflation expectations as US CPI and Hormuz disruption lift volatility
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slipped in choppy trade; focus shifts to RBNZ inflation expectations and US CPI-driven volatility ahead.
EU ETS reforms tighten free carbon allowances, raising costs and pressuring European aluminium producers
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:26 am, by josephine
EU ETS I reforms cut fallback benchmarks 34%, raising costs for EU aluminium recyclers, threatening margins and competitiveness.
Silver steadies above $86 as bullish breakout targets $90 amid firmer industrial demand and softer dollar
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:23 am, by josephine
Silver steadied near $86.58 after 7% surge; technicals improve, targets $90-$100, support $83-$70.
DBS lifts Taiwan rate-call as GDP and inflation forecasts rise; 12.5bp hike seen in Q3
Written on May 13, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
DBS expects Taiwan to hold rates in June, then hike 12.5bps in Q3 amid inflation pressures.
Dollar gauge rises as hotter US inflation pushes yields up, weighing on euro, sterling and gold
Written on May 13, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
DXY climbed near 98.30 after hot US CPI boosted yields; euro, pound fell; oil rose, gold eased.
