May 29, 2026 6:15 am
Key Moments USD/JPY trades marginally higher near 159.32 in Asian hours, with the trend still supported above the 20-day EMA at 158.78. Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food slowed to 1.3% YoY in May, below both the 1.5% consensus and prior reading, remaining under the BoJ’s 2% target for a fourth straight month. Japan’s Finance Minister […]
Read moreMay 28, 2026 1:46 pm
Key Moments Dollar Tree shares jumped +19.3% in pre-market trading after the company reported first-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $1.74, 12.6% above consensus estimates of $1.55. The retailer lifted its full fiscal year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS forecast to $6.70-$7.10 and projected net sales from continuing operations of $20.5 billion-$20.7 billion. Dollar Tree repurchased 5.5 […]
Read moreMay 28, 2026 9:27 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY rebounded to the 213.80 area after touching weekly lows near 213.33, but it remained on track for a fourth straight daily decline. Rising Oil prices linked to escalating US-Iran hostilities weighed on the Japanese Yen, given the pressure higher energy costs pose for Japan’s import-reliant economy. Technical signals pointed to a corrective […]
Read moreMay 28, 2026 8:46 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY extended its pullback for a second straight session after retreating from the 114.35 area, a near two-week high. Softer Australian employment and inflation data have reduced expectations for an RBA rate hike, weighing on the Australian Dollar.
Read moreMay 28, 2026 8:28 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 185.10 in early European dealings on Thursday as upside momentum eases. Rising geopolitical tensions tied to US-Iran developments support the safe-haven Japanese Yen and weigh on the cross. Key technical levels cluster around 185.65 on the upside and 184.70-184.40 on the downside, with a still-bullish broader bias. EUR/JPY Softens as […]
Read moreMay 28, 2026 8:05 am
Key Moments WTI rebounds during the Asian session, recovering much of the prior day’s drop from its lowest level since April 21 and trading back above $91.00. Fresh US strikes on an Iranian military site and a retaliatory move by Iran’s IRGC keep the geopolitical risk premium elevated in crude markets. A stronger US Dollar […]
Read moreMay 28, 2026 7:49 am
Key Moments The New Zealand Dollar trades near 0.5883 against the US Dollar after the New Zealand budget 2026 announcement. New Zealand’s Debt Management Office cut its four-year gross bond issuance plan to NZ$124 billion from NZ$130 billion, while keeping the current year’s NZ$34 billion program unchanged. The RBNZ kept the OCR at 2.25%, but […]
Read moreMay 27, 2026 12:45 pm
Key Moments US natural gas trades toward the 2.90 region as LNG markets adjust to softer Asia-Pacific macro data and elevated storage competition. Prices remain below key short-term EMA participation zones, with 2.90, 2.95 and 3.00 acting as critical structure levels for traders. Market participants closely monitor Thursday’s US PCE and GDP releases for potential […]
Read moreMay 27, 2026 12:04 pm
Key Moments Hungary’s central bank held its key rate at 6.25%, citing inflation risks tied to the Iranian conflict and elevated global energy prices. The forint has appreciated more than 7% year-to-date, making it the strongest performer in Central and Eastern Europe and creating room for rate cuts. Commerzbank expects one or two rate cuts […]
Read moreMay 27, 2026 8:57 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY traded around the 214.35-214.40 region on Wednesday, up 0.10% after a mild pullback from a fresh monthly high near 214.65-214.70. Persistent weakness in the Japanese Yen amid Middle East-related economic concerns supported the cross despite hawkish BoJ commentary and intervention speculation. Market expectations for the next BoE rate hike shifted to December […]
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