Monthly Archives: June 2026
SocGen Sees Sticky US Inflation Keeping Fed on Hold, Backing Dollar on Dips

Written on June 17, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Resilient US growth and sticky inflation keep Fed on hold, but late-2026 hikes may bolster dollar.
Yen Firms as USD/JPY Hovers Above 160, with Fed Decision and Intervention Risk in Focus

Written on June 17, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Yen strengthens as USD/JPY hovers near 160, with Fed uncertainty and intervention risk driving option strategies.
Societe Generale flags uneven Brent normalisation post US-Iran deal as spot steadies and skew lingers

Written on June 17, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
Brent normalises unevenly post US-Iran deal; volatility collapsed, spot steadied, skew stays defensive, shaping options strategies.
RaboResearch Flags Softer UK Inflation, Cautious BoE as Sterling Seen Drifting Lower Against Euro

Written on June 17, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
Softer UK inflation and labour data may curb BoE hikes, lifting EUR/GBP to 0.87, pressuring GBP/USD.
Australian dollar steadies as RBA pauses at 4.35%, markets weigh extended hold and options trades

Written on June 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
RBA pauses at 4.35%; AUD/USD steady as softening data supports range trade, selling volatility with hedges.
BoJ lifts rate to 1.0% as yen stays carry-funding favourite; USD/JPY upside remains in focus

Written on June 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
BoJ hikes to 1.0% but stays dovish; bond taper ends 2027, yen remains funding currency despite intervention risk.
Brent slides below $80 as oil-led disinflation tempers Fed outlook and reshapes rates positioning

Written on June 17, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by josephine
Brent’s 30% plunge below $80 eases inflation fears, yet yields barely move as Fed stays hawkish.
Brent Tests 200-Day Average as Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed and Communication Risk
Written on June 17, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by josephine
Brent tests 200-day support as markets await Fed; communication risks threaten dollar direction, boosting volatility and hedging.
AUD/USD Holds Above 0.7050 as Markets Await Fed Decision After RBA Hawkish Pause

Written on June 17, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD holds above 0.7050 as markets await FOMC; RBA hawkish pause and peace talks temper dollar.
Eurozone May HICP Meets Forecasts as ECB Seen Holding Fire Amid Sticky Services Inflation

Written on June 17, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
Eurozone May HICP rose 0.1% MoM as forecast, keeping ECB wait-and-see stance amid sticky services inflation.