Monthly Archives: June 2026
Gold hampered by tariff and Iran risks as hawkish Fed outlook threatens CTA selling trigger at $4,470
Written on June 3, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
Gold struggles as tariffs, US–Iran tensions fuel inflation, boosting hawkish Fed bets and CTA selling risk.
US Composite PMI undershoot fuels rate-cut bets, prompting hedges and softer dollar outlook
Written on June 3, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
US S&P Global Composite PMI slips to 51.5, signaling slowing growth, boosting rate-cut bets, and hedging.
Australia GDP growth slows to 0.3% as cyclone disruptions and weak demand dim RBA outlook
Written on June 3, 2026 at 3:57 pm, by josephine
Australia’s Q1 GDP slowed to 0.3%, boosting RBA cut odds and pressuring AUD, equities, bonds.
GBP/JPY slips as Tokyo warns on intervention, but rate gap keeps sterling underpinned
Written on June 3, 2026 at 3:57 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY dipped on Tokyo intervention warnings, but wide UK-Japan rate gap supports upside; 214.00 key support.
WTI nears $94 as Middle East tensions and US inventory draw widen oil supply fears
Written on June 3, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
WTI neared $94 as Middle East tensions and inventory draws fueled supply fears, volatility, and inflation risks.
USD/JPY Holds Near 160 as Japan Warns on Volatility, BoJ Hike Bets Lift Intervention Risk
Written on June 3, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hovers near 160 as intervention risk rises; BoJ hike expectations grow; traders favor options hedges.
RBA set to hold cash rate at 4.35% as growth slows and inflation stays sticky
Written on June 3, 2026 at 2:57 pm, by josephine
RBA likely holds cash rate at 4.35% amid slowing growth, easing inflation; AUD pressured, volatility selling favored.
Brazil Industrial Output Beats Forecasts, Clouding Rate-Cut Outlook and Supporting the Real
Written on June 3, 2026 at 2:57 pm, by josephine
Brazil’s April industrial output grew 2.7%, beating forecasts, complicating rate-cut bets and boosting BRL outlook.
Brazil Industrial Output Beats Forecasts, Bolstering Real and Ibovespa as Rate Cut Odds Fade
Written on June 3, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Brazil industrial output rose 0.7% in April, beating forecasts, supporting BRL, equities, and higher rates.
Eurozone Prices Stagflation Risk as US-Iran Tensions Raise ECB Hike Odds and Boost Euro
Written on June 3, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Eurozone faces stagflation from US-Iran tensions; ECB may hike early, boosting volatility, euro, amid weaker growth.
