Monthly Archives: June 2026
GBP/JPY Reclaims 214 on Stronger UK Pay Data as BoE Decision and Yen Risks Loom
Written on June 18, 2026 at 10:55 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY rebounded above 214 after strong UK jobs data, as carry trades persist amid BoJ intervention risk.
Yen Steadies Near 160.65 as Intervention Risk Lifts USD/JPY Options Volatility
Written on June 18, 2026 at 10:55 am, by josephine
Yen steadies near intervention level as US yields lift dollar; implied volatility rises, favoring long options strategies.
UK jobs data mixed as softer pay growth bolsters Bank of England patience, weighing on sterling
Written on June 18, 2026 at 10:25 am, by josephine
UK jobs data improved but wages softened, signalling incomplete recovery and supporting MPC patience, pressuring pound and markets.
Sterling pares losses but hovers near two-month low ahead of Bank of England decision
Written on June 18, 2026 at 10:25 am, by josephine
Sterling hovers near two-month low as BoE looms; UK data steady, Fed hawkish pause boosts dollar.
Swiss exports surge in May, bolstering franc outlook and tempering Swiss National Bank easing bets
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:55 am, by josephine
Swiss May exports surged to 25,128M, boosting CHF outlook, supporting SMI strength, and reducing odds of SNB cuts.
Swiss May imports dip, fuelling bets on SNB rate pause and renewed focus on options strategies
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:55 am, by josephine
Swiss imports slipped to 19,018m in May, signaling softer demand and supporting steadier SNB policy.
UK claimant count rate rises to 4.5%, fuelling BoE rate-cut bets and weighing on sterling
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:25 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rate rose to 4.5% in May, signalling softer labour markets and dovish BoE expectations.
UK unemployment dips but wages stay firm, keeping Bank of England rate-cut bets in check
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:25 am, by josephine
UK unemployment dipped, wages stayed strong; BoE cuts unlikely. GBP/USD volatile; traders eye straddles, CPI catalyst.
UK unemployment dips to 4.9% as wage growth and sticky inflation curb BoE cut odds
Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:55 am, by josephine
UK unemployment hit 4.9% vs 5.0% forecast; wage growth and sticky inflation suggest higher rates, supporting GBP.
UK Jobless Claims Rise to 31.2k in May, Raising Questions Over Sterling and BoE Outlook
Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:55 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rose 31.2k in May, beating forecasts, weakening jobs outlook and pressuring GBP, gilts.
