Monthly Archives: May 2026
USD/CAD holds near 1.3760 as hot US inflation and yield rise favour Fed-hawkish bets
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD near 1.3760 as hot US inflation, higher yields, and Middle East risks boost dollar. CAD cushioned.
AUD/USD slides as hot US inflation and rising yields boost dollar, dimming Fed-cut bets
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:56 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD slid to 0.7155 as strong US data boosted Fed hike odds and dollar demand.
Japan Data in Focus as Yen Weakens, BOJ Seen Waiting Until July for Rate Rise
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
Japan’s 1Q GDP, trade and CPI are due; growth firm, consumption weak, BoJ hike likely July.
London turns to platinum as WPIC forecast points to fourth straight annual supply deficit
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
London shifts focus to platinum as WPIC forecasts another supply deficit, shrinking inventories and weaker automotive demand.
Canada inflation seen at 3.1% as energy lifts headline, while core stays near 2.1%
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
Canada’s April inflation seen at 3.1% y/y, 0.6% m/m, driven by energy, base effects.
Gold slides as stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields revive higher-for-longer rate fears
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Gold slid 2.25% to $4,545 as stronger dollar, higher yields boost Fed hike bets; key supports cited.
USD/CAD breaks into mid-1.37s as Fed-BoC divergence lifts dollar despite fair-value gap
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:59 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD climbs into mid-1.37s, above fair value, breaking resistance; sentiment-driven, eyes 1.3810/20, support 1.3710/20.
US industrial output jumps 0.7% in April, boosting dollar and testing rate-cut expectations
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:56 pm, by josephine
US industrial production rose 0.7% in April, beating forecasts; manufacturing gained, capacity utilisation edged higher, dollar firm.
Rabobank Warns Hormuz Disruption Would Lift Oil Prices, With Europe Shortages Only on Prolonged Closure
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:53 pm, by josephine
Rabobank model suggests short Hormuz disruption boosts prices; yearlong closure depletes Europe buffers, forcing demand cuts.
US capacity utilisation beats forecasts, complicating Fed rate-cut outlook and lifting Treasury yield pressure
Written on May 15, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by josephine
U.S. capacity utilization rose to 76.1% in April, topping forecasts of 75.8% and signaling stronger factory activity.
