Monthly Archives: May 2026
Dollar index holds near April high as markets await US GDP and PCE inflation data
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by josephine
Dollar Index hits April high near 99.5; steady above key EMA as GDP/PCE data test bullish outlook.
Eurozone Consumer Confidence Holds at -19 in May, Bolstering ECB Hold and Low Volatility Views
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:32 pm, by josephine
Eurozone consumer confidence held at -19 in May, matching forecasts, reinforcing weak sentiment and supporting ECB patience.
Eurozone Industrial Confidence Holds at -8, Keeping Volatility Low and Pressure on Euro
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:30 pm, by josephine
Eurozone industrial confidence held at -8 in May; subdued sentiment supports low volatility, rangebound equities, bearish euro.
USD/JPY nears 160 as yield spreads widen, with Japan intervention risk back in focus
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160 as yield gaps widen; intervention risk rises; options hedge costs fall; BOJ hike priced.
Euro steadies above 1.1600 as Iran tensions lift oil and underpin dollar demand
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounded above 1.1600, but geopolitical tensions lifted oil, boosted dollar demand, and kept euro constrained.
Stournaras Signals Likely June ECB Rate Rise as Euro Holds Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
Written on May 28, 2026 at 11:28 am, by josephine
Stournaras signals likely June ECB rate hike to curb inflation; euro steady, volatility rising, traders adjust.
Gold rebounds from two-month low as stronger dollar and hawkish Fed expectations cap gains
Written on May 28, 2026 at 11:24 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds slightly, but strong dollar and hawkish Fed keep bullion pressured; traders eye volatility.
Global equities retreat as US strikes and Iran sanctions spur risk-off mood, lifting oil and yields
Written on May 28, 2026 at 10:57 am, by josephine
Global stocks fell after US strikes and sanctions on Iran, dragging futures, Asia, oil higher, yields.
Italy Business Confidence Beats Forecast, Lifting FTSE MIB Outlook and Narrowing BTP-Bund Spread
Written on May 28, 2026 at 10:54 am, by josephine
Italy’s business confidence beats forecasts, lifting equities and euro outlook while tightening BTP-Bund spreads expectations.
Italy business confidence rises to 87.9 in May, topping forecasts and backing tactical risk-on trades
Written on May 28, 2026 at 10:24 am, by josephine
Italy business confidence beat forecasts in May, boosting FTSE MIB, euro optimism, while risks remain.
