Monthly Archives: June 2026
Brazil Retail Sales Slump Deepens Growth Worries, Pressuring Real and Equities

Written on June 16, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Brazil April retail sales fell 1.5% versus -0.6% forecast, signaling softer demand, bearish BRL, equities, policy paralysis.
AUD/USD Weakens Below 50-day Average as Iron Ore Falls and US Real Rates Firm

Written on June 16, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD stays pressured below 0.7140; lower highs persist as iron ore falls and US yields support downside.
USD/CHF Slips as US-Iran Headlines and Federal Reserve Meeting Loom, Bears Eye Key Support Zone

Written on June 16, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF dips as US-Iran optimism and Fed decision loom; bearish head-and-shoulders targets key support breakdown.
USD/JPY Holds Near 160.30 as UOB Sees Consolidation, With Rising Wedge Targeting 161.15

Written on June 16, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 160.30; UOB expects continued consolidation, range-bound 159.40–160.70, with upside risk toward 161.15.
RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Growth Slows, Markets Eye Lower AUD Volatility

Written on June 16, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%, signalling peak; growth slows, inflation eases; traders favour selling AUD volatility.
WGC survey points to steady central bank gold buying in 2026 despite sharp bullion rally

Written on June 16, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
WGC survey: central banks plan continued gold buying in 2026, supporting prices despite dollar diversification trends.
USD/JPY Stays Rangebound as BoJ Hikes to 1.00% and Volatility Slumps

Written on June 16, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY barely moved after BoJ’s 25bp hike; volatility fell, carry trade persists, oil drop may strengthen yen.
Oil extends sell-off as US–Iran understanding raises prospect of Strait of Hormuz reopening

Written on June 16, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by josephine
WTI hits $77.77 as US-Iran deal signals Strait reopening, unfreezing assets and boosting Iranian supply.
USD/CAD Breaks Trendline, Société Générale Sees 1.4030–1.4090 Target on Fed-BoC Divergence
Written on June 16, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD breaks 2025 downtrend, clears base; Société Générale targets 1.4030–1.4090, then 1.4150 resistance.
Dollar Rally Refocuses on Fed Rate-Hike Signals as Oil Slide Fades into the Background

Written on June 16, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
Dollar rallies as strong US data and hawkish Fed expectations eclipse oil slump; markets await Warsh’s FOMC signal.