Monthly Archives: June 2026
Oil prices dip after US–Iran scare as low inventories and Rystad warn of $150 risk
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
Oil prices swung on US–Iran tensions; low inventories, strong demand keep markets vulnerable to spikes.
ECB lifts rates 25bp as inflation risks rise, growth outlook softens and euro holds steady
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes rates 25bp, flags energy-driven inflation risks, keeps data-dependent stance as growth slows and volatility rises.
ECB Hikes 25bp as Inflation Broadens, Signalling Higher Eurozone Rates and Increased Market Volatility
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes rates 25bps, sees resilient growth and broadening inflation; expects restrictive policy until 2027, boosting volatility.
Deutsche Bank sees UK inflation rebounding in May, warns dual-fuel reset could keep risks elevated
Written on June 11, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank sees UK inflation rebounding to 3.01% in May, with upside risks and higher-for-longer rates.
TD Securities sees RBA holding at 4.35% as softer data clouds August hike odds
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees RBA holding 4.35%, hinting extended pause; softer data, budget taxes, CPI key.
ECB lifts rates 25bp as Lagarde flags downside growth risks, backing euro and hedging plays
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes 25bp; Lagarde flags downside growth risks and upside inflation risks, favoring defensive equities, euro, volatility.
Russia’s central bank reserves hit record $749.7bn, underpinning rouble and buoying oil sentiment
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Russia’s reserves hit a record $749.7bn, supporting a stronger ruble, firm oil outlook, and tighter credit spreads.
Russia’s trade surplus narrows to $11.4bn in April, raising pressure on the rouble amid softer oil prices
Written on June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Russia’s trade surplus narrowed to $11.431bn in April, signaling weaker inflows, pressuring ruble amid oil softness.
ECB raises rates as conflict and energy shock cloud outlook, leaving euro volatility in focus
Written on June 11, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes 25bp as growth weakens; energy shock lifts inflation outlook, driving euro volatility and hedged equity strategies.
ING: China import slump and US inventory-led exports temper oil, but SPR end may tighten market
Written on June 11, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
ING warns oil price softness is temporary: China imports down, US exports draw inventories; SPR releases ending tighten.
