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JPMorgan: Institutions Set to Sell $165B in Equities in End-of-Q2 Rebalancing
JPMorgan estimates institutional investors will sell up to $165 billion in equities and buy bonds in the largest quarter-end rebalancing in at least four years. Major sovereign wealth funds and pension funds are expected to lead the selling.
Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Reserve Requirements, Cuts Central Bank Deposit Ratio to 30%
The Bank of England has finalized its rules for systemically important stablecoins, lowering the required share of reserves held at the central bank from 40% to 30% and allowing the remainder in short-term UK gilts.
Intel Stock Surges 494% Since US Government Took Stake in 2025
Intel shares have rallied 494% since the U.S. government acquired a stake in the company in 2025, driven by optimism over government-backed semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure spending, and domestic chip production.
Data Center Expansion Faces Growing Local Opposition Over Environmental Concerns
Tech companies pushing for faster data center approvals are meeting resistance from communities worried about water, power, land use, and environmental impact.
ING: Fedspeak and Hormuz Risks to Drive USD This Week
ING analyst Francesco Pesole says Federal Reserve commentary and developments around the Strait of Hormuz will be the main drivers for the US dollar this week, with front-end rates remaining a key focus.
EUR/USD Bounces from 1.1417, Holds Strength After Holiday Weekend
EUR/USD slipped on Friday but rebounded, showing renewed strength after several days of weakness. The bounce from the 1.1417 area was expected and appears to be holding into Monday.
Student loan defaults hit record high, consumer stress rises
A record increase in student loan defaults highlights growing repayment difficulties, raising red flags for household finances, consumer spending, and credit quality.
Gold Edges Higher on US-Iran Talks Progress, Fed Rate Hike Bets Cap Gains
Gold (XAU/USD) edged higher on Monday as US and Iran held their first direct talks in Switzerland, but gains were limited by expectations of further Fed rate hikes.
Zurich Insurance Warns Data Center Boom May Spur Securitized Insurance Products
Zurich Insurance warns that the scale of global data-center investments may exceed traditional insurers' risk appetite, potentially leading to securitized insurance products to distribute exposure.
Canada CPI Rises to 3.2% in May, Beating Expectations
Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.2% in May, exceeding market forecasts and accelerating from April's 2.8% increase.
S&P 500 Relief Rally Limited After US-Iran Deal: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen says the S&P 500's bounce after the US-Iran interim deal is constrained, with the index still below its early-June record and credit spreads remaining elevated.
76% of Supply Chain Leaders Report More Disruptions in 2026 vs 2023: Gartner
A new Gartner survey finds that 76% of supply chain leaders expect more disruptions in 2026 than in 2023, citing geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, climate events, logistics bottlenecks, and supply-chain realignments.
BNY's Yu: Starmer Resignation, Burnham Appointment Priced Into Pound
BNY's Geoff Yu notes that the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and the likely appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister are already priced into the British Pound.
GBP/USD Exhibits Bearish Bias Ahead of UK PM Resignation
The GBP/USD chart was already exhibiting bearish signals before the news of a UK Prime Minister resignation broke, indicating a two-timeframe problem.
ING Analyst: EUR/USD May Test 1.140 Before Recovery
ING's Francesco Pesole warns that EUR/USD could dip to 1.140 as lingering post-Fed dollar strength persists before any renewed upward momentum emerges.
US VP Vance: Mechanism Set Up to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
US Vice President JD Vance announced on Monday that a mechanism has been established to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open, aiming to stop hostilities affecting a key global energy chokepoint.
S&P 500 Rally Meets Growing Fear Despite Strong Fundamentals
The S&P 500 continues to climb on the back of rising corporate earnings, a solid economy, and sustained AI interest, yet investor fear is reportedly growing.
Canada May CPI Seen at 3.1% YoY – TD Securities
TD Securities forecasts Canada's May CPI to rise to 3.1% year-on-year and 0.8% month-on-month, driven by higher energy prices.
Canadian Dollar Weakens Ahead of May CPI Data
The Canadian Dollar is trading lower against major peers on Monday, as markets await May Consumer Price Index data due at 12:30 GMT.
Warsh's First Fed Meeting Signals Hawkish Shift Amid Strong Jobs and Iran War Inflation
Kevin Warsh’s initial Federal Reserve meeting has taken a hawkish tone, driven by improving US labor data and an inflation spike caused by the Iran conflict, effectively ending hopes for near-term rate cuts.
Japanese Yen Dips as Fed Hike Bets, Iran Tensions Lift USD/JPY
The US Dollar strengthens against the Japanese Yen, pushing USD/JPY toward 161.70, driven by renewed risk aversion from Middle East tensions and stronger Fed tightening expectations.
Ethereum Research Forum Proposes Redirecting Up to 10% of Staking Rewards to Fund Ecosystem
A new proposal on the Ethereum Research forum suggests a hard fork to allow validators to redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards to ecosystem funding, with mandatory participation if 51% approve a rate above zero.
GBP/USD Bears Face Headwinds Near 2026 Low After UK PM Resignation
GBP/USD remains near its 2026 low of 1.3159, with support at 1.3163, as the UK Prime Minister's resignation adds uncertainty. Bears are encountering stronger headwinds, suggesting a potential pause or reversal.
AUD/USD Could Drop to 0.6900 If It Breaks Below 0.6980
The Australian Dollar is trading slightly lower near 0.7003 against the US Dollar. A break below the 0.6980 support level could trigger a slide to 0.6900.