Monthly Archives: May 2026
BoE’s Greene flags delayed energy shock pass-through as UK inflation entrenches, buoying sterling
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:47 am, by josephine
BoE’s Greene warns energy shock second-round effects may surface in a year; inventories bolster resilience; GBP/USD rises.
USD/JPY edges towards 159 as rate gap supports dollar, with intervention risk in focus
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:30 am, by josephine
USD/JPY climbs toward 159.00; holding uncertain. Resistance seen at 159.40. Supports 158.60/158.40, strong support raised 157.90.
Iran-Oman Hormuz talks and US backchannel calm markets, leaving crude options risk underpriced
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
Iran and Oman discussed Hormuz transit safety; US talks continue via Pakistan; dollar dipped, oil eased slightly.
Rabobank warns Hormuz closure tightens oil supply as traders weigh renewed US strikes on Iran
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:25 am, by josephine
Rabobank warns Strait of Hormuz remains closed day 79, stocks draw, risks rise amid Iran tensions.
ECB flags Middle East oil shock inflation risk as SocGen sees June rate hike odds rising
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
ECB warns Middle East oil shock boosts inflation more than hurts growth; confidence slump could hit 2027.
Japan’s Kihara warns markets under close watch as USD/JPY nears 160, intervention risk builds
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Japan monitors market moves urgently, including long-term interest rates; Kihara avoids FX action comments; yen steady.
Gold and silver slide as higher yields and firmer dollar eclipse safe-haven demand
Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:17 am, by josephine
Gold and silver fell as yields and dollar rose; oil inflation fears pressured metals, despite safe-haven demand.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 18 ,2026
Written on May 18, 2026 at 10:26 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
Global equities weaken as yields climb on fiscal and oil fears; energy outperforms, volatility rises
Written on May 18, 2026 at 9:26 am, by josephine
Global stocks slid as bond yields jumped and oil surged; energy rose, while broader sectors weakened.
Lagarde strikes vigilant tone at G7 as bond sell-off and oil risks cloud euro outlook
Written on May 18, 2026 at 9:23 am, by josephine
Lagarde addressed global bond sell-off at G7; Dombrovskis urged Strait of Hormuz reopening; ECB policy recap.
