May housing starts missed forecasts at 1.177m, boosting dovish Fed bets and bearish housing-related trades.
US hiring slowed as inflation cooled, narrowing chances for Fed hikes and pressuring dollar; traders eye options.
ADP’s 4-week average fell to 25.5K; cooling jobs bolster Fed cut bets and hedging.
Brazil April retail sales fell 1.5% versus -0.6% forecast, signaling softer demand, bearish BRL, equities, policy paralysis.
AUD/USD stays pressured below 0.7140; lower highs persist as iron ore falls and US yields support downside.
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; UOB expects continued consolidation, range-bound 159.40–160.70, with upside risk toward 161.15.
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%, signalling peak; growth slows, inflation eases; traders favour selling AUD volatility.
WGC survey: central banks plan continued gold buying in 2026, supporting prices despite dollar diversification trends.
USD/JPY barely moved after BoJ’s 25bp hike; volatility fell, carry trade persists, oil drop may strengthen yen.
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