Monthly Archives: May 2026
Canada’s rising jobless rate masks retirement-driven labour squeeze, complicating Bank of Canada rate-cut bets
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Canada’s rising unemployment masks looming labor shortages from retirements and fewer young workers, pressuring wages, inflation.
AUD/USD dips on softer Australian CPI as RBA hike bets fade and Iran headlines buoy dollar
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:27 am, by josephine
AUD/USD fell on softer Australia CPI, reducing RBA hike bets, while US-Iran deal uncertainty supported USD.
Dollar steadies near 99 as Middle East tensions and PCE data steer Fed rate outlook
Written on May 28, 2026 at 12:24 am, by josephine
Dollar steady near 99 as Middle East tensions and Fed hike bets focus attention on PCE data.
Russia’s April industrial output beats forecasts, underpinning rouble carry appeal and steady commodity supply
Written on May 27, 2026 at 11:57 pm, by josephine
Russia’s April industrial output rose 1.9%, beating forecasts, supporting ruble strength, steady commodities, and subdued equity volatility.
TD Securities flags possible ONS seasonal distortion skewing UK GDP strength, clouding BoE rate outlook
Written on May 27, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by josephine
TD says ONS seasonal adjustment may overstate UK H1 GDP and understate H2, affecting markets, sterling, BoE outlook.
Dow edges higher as defensive rotation offsets tech slide ahead of core PCE and GDP data
Written on May 27, 2026 at 11:27 pm, by josephine
Dow edges up as defensives lead, tech slides; oil dips on Hormuz rumor; traders brace for core PCE.
Sterling Slides as US-Iran Talk Twists Lift Dollar and Fed Rate Peak Bets
Written on May 27, 2026 at 11:24 pm, by josephine
Pound slips as US-Iran uncertainty boosts dollar; higher oil supports Fed hawkishness, while soft UK data weighs.
New Zealand Dollar Holds Gains After Hawkish RBNZ Pause, But US Strength Keeps NZD/USD Range-bound
Written on May 27, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
NZD gains on hawkish RBNZ hold; split vote supports Kiwi, but US strength keeps NZD/USD 0.5800-0.6000.
Canadian dollar slides as US-Canada yield spreads widen, lifting USD/CAD towards 1.3900 resistance
Written on May 27, 2026 at 10:27 pm, by josephine
Canadian dollar dips as US-Canada yield spreads widen; USD/CAD above 200-day, targeting 1.3900 amid firm Fed.
Markets Price June ECB Hike, Euro Seen Gaining if Iran De-escalation Undermines Dollar Demand
Written on May 27, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by josephine
Markets already priced June ECB hike; Iran conflict easing boosts euro, weakens dollar, supports EUR/USD call spreads.
