Monthly Archives: July 2026
Fed holds benchmark rate at 3.75% as markets assess inflation outlook and volatility trades

Written on July 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm, by josephine
Fed holds benchmark rate at 3.75%, matching expectations; implied volatility may fall, favoring short-volatility and spread strategies.
Mexican peso slips as Gulf tensions lift oil prices and markets await Federal Reserve decision

Written on July 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm, by josephine
Mexican peso weakens as Gulf conflict escalates and Fed looms; oil surges, boosting USD/MXN volatility.
Bank of Canada minutes flag inflation risks as Fed decision looms, USD/CAD holds below 1.4100

Written on July 29, 2026 at 10:59 pm, by josephine
BoC minutes signal inflation easing, but tariffs and yield spreads favor USD/CAD upside; breakout risk near 1.4100.
USD/CHF Holds Near Year High as Fed Hawkishness and Oil Shock Keep Dollar Bid

Written on July 29, 2026 at 10:28 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF holds near 0.8204 on hawkish Fed bets, steady SNB policy, and oil-driven inflation worries.
Iran Conflict Uncertainty Lifts Fed Hawkish Bets, but Warsh May Limit Dollar Upside

Written on July 29, 2026 at 9:58 pm, by josephine
Resilient US labour data cools hike urgency; Iran war uncertainty drives hawkish Fed tone and dollar positioning.
Dollar edges softer ahead of FOMC as markets price 33% hike odds; DXY 101.10 in focus

Written on July 29, 2026 at 9:29 pm, by josephine
Dollar softens ahead of FOMC; swaps price 33% hike, but steady rates could break DXY 101.10 support.
Dow slides as Iran tensions lift oil to $90 and investors weigh looming Fed decision

Written on July 29, 2026 at 9:28 pm, by josephine
Dow slides as Iran strike and $90 oil spark risk-off; traders brace for Fed, volatility.
BNY Warns Elevated Global US Dollar Exposure Spurs Calls to Lift FX Hedge Ratios

Written on July 29, 2026 at 8:58 pm, by josephine
BNY flags elevated global USD exposure; recommends raising FX hedge ratios via forwards/options, not selling US assets.
Sterling Steady Near 1.33 as UK Lending Lifts Support Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions

Written on July 29, 2026 at 8:29 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steadied near 1.33 on UK lending strength; focus shifts to FOMC and hawkish BoE hold.
Russia’s Jobless Rate Rises to 2.2% as High Rates Begin to Cool Labour Market

Written on July 29, 2026 at 8:28 pm, by josephine
Russia’s unemployment rose to 2.2% in June, signaling slight cooling under tight policy; traders monitor rouble, energy.