Monthly Archives: June 2026
SNB’s Schlegel signals greater readiness to curb Swiss franc strength via FX intervention
Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
SNB signals greater readiness to intervene, aiming to curb one-way franc strength amid Middle East tensions.
Gold regains $4,500 as Middle East easing offsets Hormuz risks ahead of US jobs data
Written on June 2, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds above $4,500 as ceasefire cools upside; Hormuz tensions and US jobs data steer next move.
Rehn casts potential ECB rate rise as inflation insurance, prompting euro positioning rethink
Written on June 2, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
ECB’s Rehn calls potential rate hike “insurance” against inflation; hawkish signals lift euro outlook, volatility, option demand.
Euro Holds Below 0.8650 Versus Sterling as ECB Hike Priced, UK Data Supports Pound
Written on June 2, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP hovers below 0.8650 as UK stability and rate gap support sterling despite firmer eurozone inflation.
Rupee Holds Near 95 Ahead of RBI Call as Oil Swings and Geopolitics Rattle Outlook
Written on June 2, 2026 at 1:57 pm, by josephine
Rupee stays near 95 amid oil volatility, geopolitics, RBI decision, FII outflows, and pivotal US jobs data.
Eurozone Inflation Ticks Up in May, Fueling ECB Rate-Hike Bets as EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1640
Written on June 2, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
Eurozone May inflation hits 3.2%, core 2.5%; EUR/USD steady near 1.1640 as ECB hike bets rise.
Eurozone HICP Inflation Slumps to 0.1% in May, Bolstering ECB Rate-Cut Expectations
Written on June 2, 2026 at 12:57 pm, by josephine
Eurozone May HICP inflation fell to 0.1%, boosting ECB rate-cut odds, weakening euro, supporting equities.
Gold Holds Early Gains Below Swing High as Ceasefire Eases Dollar Demand, Fed Risks Cap Upside
Written on June 2, 2026 at 12:57 pm, by josephine
Gold holds modest gains but remains in downtrend; Fed-hawkish outlook and US data may drive volatility.
Eurozone May HICP Inflation Holds at 3.2%, Keeping ECB Tightening Expectations Firm
Written on June 2, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
Eurozone HICP inflation held at 3.2% in May, easing volatility but keeping ECB hawkish and supportive.
Societe Generale expects NBP to hold at 3.75% as markets price Polish tightening
Written on June 2, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
Societe Generale sees NBP holding 3.75% through 2026 despite markets pricing 75bp hikes; inflation within target.
