Monthly Archives: July 2026
OCBC sees US dollar rising 2–3% in second half of 2026 as oil and yields firm amid Middle East risks

Written on July 9, 2026 at 12:58 pm, by josephine
OCBC sees USD up 2–3% in 2H26 on Middle East risks; >5% needs oil>$100 or overheating.
Yen Gains as Iran Tensions Weigh on Dollar; Markets Eye Fed Risks and BoJ Tightening

Written on July 9, 2026 at 12:29 pm, by josephine
Yen strengthens as dollar weakens on Iran tensions, unanchored inflation fears; traders favor USD/JPY options hedges.
Goldman: Equity Rally Enters Earnings-Led Phase as AI Capex Broadens Beyond Big Tech

Written on July 9, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
Goldman says rally now earnings-led, not multiple-driven; high rates demand profits, AI capex broadens beyond megacaps.
EUR/USD Steadies as ECB Hike Bets Lift Yields, but Fed Narrative Keeps Downside Risk in Focus

Written on July 9, 2026 at 11:58 am, by josephine
EUR/USD stays resilient on ECB hike bets, but Fed strength may drag euro below 1.14 soon.
Kihara Vows to Cut Japan’s Debt Ratio as Yen Stays Weak and USD/JPY Holds Above 162

Written on July 9, 2026 at 11:57 am, by josephine
Japan pledges urgent monitoring, debt-to-GDP reduction to reassure markets; yen steady as traders await concrete action.
AUD/USD range-bound as RBA cut timing debate supports Aussie, with 0.6980 breakout risk rising

Written on July 9, 2026 at 11:29 am, by josephine
AUD/USD stays range-bound, muted momentum; near-term 0.6915–0.6950, support 0.6900, upside risk building amid mixed data.
Dollar slips despite Middle East strikes as traders eye Fed hawkish tilt and volatility hedges

Written on July 9, 2026 at 11:28 am, by josephine
Dollar weak despite Middle East escalation; markets eye Fed, data; favor VIX hedges, EUR/GBP calls, gold.
NZD/USD Climbs Above 0.57 as RBNZ Delivers Unanimous 25bp Hike, Signals Further Tightening

Written on July 9, 2026 at 10:59 am, by josephine
RBNZ’s unanimous 25bp hike lifts NZD/USD above 0.57, signaling further tightening and near-term Kiwi strength.
S&P 500 Q2 Earnings Seen Up 24% as Tech Leads and Big Banks Set the Pace

Written on July 9, 2026 at 10:58 am, by josephine
S&P 500 Q2 earnings are forecast up 24%, led by Tech; banks report July 14, options favor bullish.
How to Hedge a Share Portfolio Using Index CFDs
Written on July 9, 2026 at 10:35 am, by josephine
Learn how to hedge a share portfolio with index CFDs using clear examples, hedge ratios, cost checks and MT4/MT5 tips for smarter risk management.