Monthly Archives: July 2026
Singapore Q2 Unemployment Holds at 2%, Reinforcing Tight Labour Market and Supporting SGD Outlook
Written on July 31, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by josephine
Singapore’s Q2 unemployment held at 2%, signaling tight labour, supporting SGD strength and higher SORA rates.
Gold dips below $4,100 as dollar rebounds on Iran strikes, Fed rate-hike expectations persist
Written on July 31, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by josephine
Gold slips below $4,100 as dollar rebounds; traders eye bearish option spreads amid volatility, key supports.
6 Common Crude Oil Trading Mistakes to Avoid
Written on July 31, 2026 at 1:01 pm, by edward
Deter six costly crude oil trading mistakes involving leverage, stop losses, WTI vs Brent, rollover and EIA data, with practical examples.
Australia Q2 Producer Prices Accelerate to 3.6%, Bolstering Higher-for-Longer RBA Rate Bets
Written on July 31, 2026 at 12:37 pm, by josephine
Australia’s PPI jumped to 3.6% in Q2, boosting inflation fears, supporting AUD, pressuring bonds, stocks.
NZD/USD dips near 0.5870 as China PMI weakens and hawkish Fed lifts dollar
Written on July 31, 2026 at 12:37 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD slips near 0.5870 as weak China PMIs and hawkish Fed boost USD, pressuring kiwi.
Japan’s Mimura Signals Readiness to Act on Yen Weakness as USD/JPY Trades Near 160
Written on July 31, 2026 at 12:06 pm, by josephine
Japan’s top forex official says authorities stay in close contact and stand ready to act.
Japan June Retail Sales Slump Hits Dovish Bets, Weighing on Yen and Supporting JGBs
Written on July 31, 2026 at 11:37 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales plunged 4.1% in June, pressuring BOJ tightening hopes, weakening yen; trades: long USD/JPY.
Japan Industrial Output Rebounds in June, Bolstering BOJ Tightening Bets and Yen Strength Outlook
Written on July 31, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
Japan’s industrial production jumped 4.25% in June, boosting BoJ hike odds, sparking yen strength and volatility.
Japan Retail Sales Miss Forecast, Easing BoJ Tightening Bets and Weighing on the Yen
Written on July 31, 2026 at 11:06 am, by josephine
Japan retail sales rose just 0.5% in June, easing BOJ hike pressure and weighing on yen.
Tokyo CPI surprise lifts yen as traders price higher odds of Bank of Japan rate hike
Written on July 31, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Tokyo inflation surprised higher in July, boosting yen and driving USD/JPY below 160, shifting derivatives strategies.
