Monthly Archives: May 2026
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25% on casting vote, flags hikes as inflation risks persist
Written on May 27, 2026 at 8:17 am, by josephine
RBNZ held OCR at 2.25% after split vote, signaling likely hikes ahead amid uncertain inflation and growth.
Canadian Dollar flat near 1.3810 as markets await US–Iran talks and Canada GDP data
Written on May 27, 2026 at 7:49 am, by josephine
Canadian dollar flat near 1.3810 as US–Iran talks and Canada GDP data drive USD/CAD volatility.
EUR/JPY tests 185.40 channel ceiling as Euro inflation firms, BoJ dovishness weighs on yen
Written on May 27, 2026 at 7:47 am, by josephine
EUR/JPY rises near 185.30, testing 185.40 channel resistance; bullish breakout possible as Euro inflation lifts.
Bank of Japan official flags scope for further rate rises as yen stays steady near 159.25
Written on May 27, 2026 at 7:20 am, by josephine
BoJ says financial conditions easy, wages and inflation firm, signaling further tightening; yen steady, markets brace.
RBNZ Holds OCR at 2.25% as Markets Weigh Guidance, NZD Volatility and Downside Risks
Written on May 27, 2026 at 7:17 am, by josephine
RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25%, cooling NZD volatility; policy divergence may weaken NZD/USD and anchor rates.
AUD/USD holds near 0.7160 as softer Australian inflation tempers RBA tightening bets amid Iran tensions
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
AUD/USD holds near 0.7160; softer Australian inflation curbs RBA hike odds, while US-Iran tensions support dollar.
AUD/JPY slips from fortnight high as softer Australian inflation tempers RBA rate hike bets
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:47 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY hit 114.35 then slipped below 114.00; softer Aussie CPI still supports RBA hikes amid yen-intervention talk.
Australia’s Q1 Construction Upside Lifts GDP Expectations, Reinforces Higher-for-Longer RBA Outlook
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
Australia construction up 0.9% Q1; stronger GDP outlook, hawkish RBA, AUD gains, commodities bullish, rate cuts delayed.
Sterling Steadies Near 1.3450 as Fed Hawkishness and Iran Tensions Stall GBP/USD
Written on May 27, 2026 at 6:17 am, by josephine
GBP/USD ticks up as softer inflation fears offset hawkish Fed, Iran tensions; pair remains range-bound, volatile.
Yen steadies near 159.20 as intervention talk and US PCE data guide USD/JPY
Written on May 27, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
USD/JPY dips to 159.20 on intervention talk; traders eye US PCE, volatile options, and Middle East risks.
