Monthly Archives: July 2026
Dollar-Yen Holds Near 162.50 as US Data Softens and Japan Intervention Risk Looms
Written on July 2, 2026 at 12:55 am, by josephine
USD/JPY near 162.50 as mixed US data, NFP risk and Japan intervention fears pressure the yen.
Sterling Edges Higher as Softer US Data Offsets Fed Hawkishness and UK Political Uncertainty
Written on July 2, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Sterling edged higher despite broad dollar strength, as soft US data and Fed signals kept GBP/USD choppy.
WTI slides towards pre-conflict levels as Hormuz flows recover and OPEC+ hike looms
Written on July 2, 2026 at 12:26 am, by josephine
WTI falls toward pre-conflict levels as Hormuz flows improve; OPEC+ supply hike outlook offsets US inventory draw.
Warsh ditches forward guidance, stresses 2% inflation target and AI review as markets turn data-led
Written on July 2, 2026 at 12:24 am, by josephine
Warsh signals Fed shift: no forward guidance, strict 2% inflation goal, AI task forces, volatility opportunities.
Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet reshapes price-weighted index, while soft data puts payrolls in focus
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:55 pm, by josephine
Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet boosts tech weight; breadth weak, data soft; consider cheap VIX-linked downside hedges.
Russia’s unemployment dips to 2.1% as labour shortages keep Bank of Russia rates elevated
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by josephine
Russia’s jobless rate hit 2.1% in May, signaling labor shortages, wage inflation, and prolonged high rates.
Sterling Rises as Soft US Jobs Data Temper Dollar, Markets Look to Nonfarm Payrolls
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:25 pm, by josephine
Sterling rose as weak US jobs data capped dollar gains; traders await NFP amid hawkish Fed outlook.
Warsh flags easing inflation risks but keeps Fed focused on 2% target, markets steady
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:24 pm, by josephine
Warsh said inflation progress improved but pressures persist; Fed prioritizes 2% target, keeping higher-for-longer rates likely.
EUR/USD pares losses as soft US data and Warsh comments weigh on the dollar ahead of NFP
Written on July 1, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds as weak US data and Fed comments pressure dollar; traders eye NFP, volatility strategies.
Banco de la República’s surprise 75bp hike to 12% lifts terminal-rate bets and flattens curve
Written on July 1, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by josephine
Banco de la República hiked 75bp to 12%, signaling further tightening; expect curve flattening, peso support, volatility.
