Author: Robert Jessi

Here’s a roundup of the most significant insider trading activity disclosed on Tuesday for US-listed companies. Top insider buys Hallador Energy Co saw Director Daniel Timothy Hudson acquire 10,000 shares of the company’s common stock on June 29, 2026, for a total value of $169,400. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $16.90 to $16.98 per share. Following these acquisitions, Mr. Hudson directly owns a total of 15,000 shares of Hallador Energy common stock. The stock currently trades at $17.39, representing a modest gain from his purchase prices, and InvestingPro analysis suggests the company remains undervalued…

Canada’s financial services sector, long characterised by stability and concentration among a handful of large banks, is undergoing a decisive digital transformation. Over the past 18 months, a confluence of regulatory reform, infrastructure modernisation and fintech innovation has begun to reshape how money moves, how data is shared and how consumers interact with financial institutions. The result is not merely incremental change, but the foundations of a more open, competitive and technology-driven system. The most significant shift has been the long-awaited arrival of consumer-driven banking, more commonly known as open banking. After years of consultation, the federal government confirmed in…

USD/JPY climbed near 163 as persistent yen weakness fueled intervention expectations in Japan. Markets are watching Fed signals and US jobs data for the dollar’s next move. Japanese intervention could trigger sharp volatility, though the broader USD/JPY trend remains bullish. The is the centre of attention after extending its surge to near the 163.00 level, putting Japanese authorities in an increasingly uncomfortable position. The move has pushed the yen to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, prompting fresh speculation that Tokyo could soon step into the foreign exchange market. The US dollar has also rebounded against other currencies,…

HSBC’s Willem Sels and Lucia Ku highlight that the new Fed Chair’s hawkish tone supports expectations that US policy rates will stay unchanged through 2026 and 2027, reinforcing Dollar credibility. They note consensus earnings growth above 10% for most S&P 500 sectors and maintain an overweight stance on US equities while turning more bullish on the USD over the coming months.Fed stance underpins Dollar strength”In terms of policy rates, markets have now priced in a more hawkish scenario after the new Fed Chair emphasised tackling inflation, reinforcing the Fed’s independence and the USD’s credibility. We maintain our view that rates…

USD/CAD has recovered its recent losses from the previous day, trading around 1.4220 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over United States (US)-Iran Doha talks.US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to meet with mediators regarding the implementation of an initial peace deal to end the conflict with Iran. However, Tehran stated it would not meet directly with the US envoys, clouding prospects for a lasting resolution and keeping geopolitical risk premiums alive in the market.The Greenback received a boost…

XAG/USD Current Price: $59.49The US Dollar turned negative mid-day, and month-end profit-taking interrupted the rally.Encouraging United States data provided temporal support to the American currency.XAG/USD consolidates near its recent lows, bounce irrelevant as long as below $61.Commodities are all about the US Dollar (USD) strength or weakness these days. Silver flirts with $60 an ounce in the American session, after trading as low as $56.61 at the beginning of the day. The Greenback started the day with a strong note, as investors keep assessing stable Oil prices amid ongoing negotiations in the Middle East, along with persistent speculation that the…

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Seacor Marine EVP & CFO Llorca sells shares worth $129,346

Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, following the latest interest rate announcement. (Credit: HYUNGCHEOL PARK) The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday as it tries to balance the risks of a slowing economy against higher inflation, but one economist thinks the central bank might be closer to ending its five-decision-long pause, with September marking a possible turning point. “In our view, the bank is getting closer to ending its pause and is waiting for the data to tell it which…

OCBC’s Christopher Wong suggests Asian FX may find a breather if USD momentum fades, with much Fed hawkishness and US data resilience already priced in. Contained Oil prices should ease external balance and inflation concerns for net Oil importers. Against this backdrop, OCBC sees scope for some recovery in selected Asian FX, with IDR standing out on easing Oil drag and a still-supportive BI stance.Selective Asian FX recovery potential”Asian FX may find a breather if USD momentum fades.””A fair bit of Fed hawkishness and US data resilience are already in USD pricing, leaving the USD potentially vulnerable to any downside…