Monthly Archives: May 2026
Euro slips versus Pound as UK inflation cools and ECB tightening bets firm up
Written on May 20, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by josephine
Euro slipped versus Pound as UK inflation cooled, Eurozone rose, shifting rate expectations and boosting Sterling.
US Dollar Firms as Real Yields Rise on Inflation Fears, Focus Turns to FOMC Minutes
Written on May 20, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by josephine
Dollar strengthens as yields rise; markets watch FOMC minutes, Gulf risks; DXY may top 99.50.
NZD/USD Steadies Near 0.5850 as Geopolitical Risk and Fed Outlook Drive Dollar Support
Written on May 20, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD rises to 0.5850, but safe-haven USD demand, Iran tensions, Fed bets, and China rates cap gains.
UOB Sees USD/JPY Range Trade, Upside Bias as Intervention Risks Cap Gains Near 160.50
Written on May 20, 2026 at 6:53 pm, by josephine
UOB sees USD/JPY consolidating 158.75–159.25 near-term, bullish above 158.40 support; breakout targets 159.75.
Bank Indonesia’s surprise 50bp rate hike and tighter FX measures bolster rupiah amid global turmoil
Written on May 20, 2026 at 6:50 pm, by josephine
Bank Indonesia hiked rates 50bp to 5.25%, tightening FX measures to stabilise rupiah amid volatility.
USD/JPY back near 159 as US yields drive gains, Japan intervention risk builds towards 160
Written on May 20, 2026 at 6:47 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds near 159 on US yields; intervention risk rises near 160–161 amid bullish technical momentum.
ING flags EUR/USD downside as Fed-ECB divergence widens and 1.1570 support comes into focus
Written on May 20, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
ING warns EUR/USD downside risks persist; 1.1570 support eyed as rising US rates pressure euro.
Oil eases from peaks but holds above $100 as US-Iran tensions and inventory data loom
Written on May 20, 2026 at 5:47 pm, by josephine
Oil prices eased from peaks but stayed above $100 as US-Iran tensions and supply fears persisted.
TD Securities sees April FOMC minutes signalling hawkish tilt as markets eye 20-year Treasury auction
Written on May 20, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
TD Securities expects April FOMC minutes to show easing-bias support, hawkish dissents, and June shift outlook.
South Africa Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Lifting Rand and JSE Outlook, Testing Bond Market Bets
Written on May 20, 2026 at 5:17 pm, by josephine
South Africa’s retail sales grew 2.6% year on year in March, accelerating from 1.6% previously.
