Monthly Archives: May 2026
BNY drops Fed cut call as Hormuz risks and resilient jobs point to higher-for-longer rates
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
BNY strategists now expect no Fed rate cuts in 2026, citing Hormuz disruption and resilient US labor.
Norwegian Krone Rally Fades as Oil Shock Eases and Focus Shifts to Rate Differentials
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:47 am, by josephine
Norwegian krone surged versus euro and dollar on Iran war-driven energy prices; manipulation claims weak, gains to persist.
AUD/USD Slides as Fed Tightening Bets, Weak Commodities and Dovish RBA Keep Pressure on
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7130, pressured by stronger USD, geopolitical jitters, and bearish technical signals overall.
Yen Stays Weak as Traders Test 160 Threshold, Doubts Grow Over Japan’s Intervention Grip
Written on May 19, 2026 at 10:17 am, by josephine
Yen stays weak; markets eye 160 USD/JPY for intervention risk, with volatility signalling waning confidence.
Dollar holds near 99 as Middle East tensions lift rate bets, pressure euro and sterling
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:49 am, by josephine
Dollar steady near 99.15 on Middle East tensions; rate bets shift; Japan GDP beats; majors slip.
Asian Currencies Steady as Brent Retreats and US Yields Pause; Won Leads Rebound
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:47 am, by josephine
Asian currencies steadied after sell-off as Brent eased and Treasury yields paused; won led rebound.
UK unemployment edges up as wage growth holds firm, putting Bank of England policy in focus
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
UK unemployment edged up to 5.0%, claims rose 26.5K; wages mixed as GBP/USD slipped.
UK Jobs Surge and Sticky Inflation Reinforce BoE’s Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook
Written on May 19, 2026 at 9:17 am, by josephine
UK employment rose 148K over three months to March, sharply up from the previous 25K increase.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 19 ,2026
Written on May 19, 2026 at 8:56 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
UK Claimant Count Undershoots Forecast, Strengthening Higher-for-Longer BoE and Sterling Bets
Written on May 19, 2026 at 8:47 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rose 26.5K in April, 0.8K below forecast 27.3K, slightly under expectations.
