Monthly Archives: September 2026
CFTC Data Shows Speculators Trim Net Oil Longs to 135.9k Contracts from 136.6k

Written on September 19, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data showed net non-commercial oil positions dipped to 135.9k from 136.6k, slightly less extended.
Speculators keep heavy GBP shorts steady as CFTC net positions edge to -58.7K

Written on September 19, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows GBP net shorts near -58.7K; bearish positioning persists, risking a short squeeze.
Speculators’ Yen Longs Jump to 120.4K Contracts in CFTC Report, Raising Crowded-Trade Risks

Written on September 19, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data show JPY net longs surging to 120.4K, signaling crowded bullish yen bets and reversal risk.
Ringgit slips as post-FOMC dollar strengthens; USD/MYR spike looks overstretched near 4.10

Written on September 19, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
Ringgit weakened as dollar, yields rose post-FOMC; USD/MYR overbought near 4.10, reversal risk, supports 4.0870/4.0730.
Sterling Edges Up as Retail Sales Beat, but BoE Stance Keeps GBP/USD Capped

Written on September 19, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
Sterling edges higher after strong retail sales, but BoE hawkish hold caps upside; key levels 1.3320–1.3480.
Treasury yields near 5% as Fed and Bank of Japan tighten amid oil-driven inflation worries

Written on September 19, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Treasury yields near 5% rise after Fed and BoJ hikes; oil gains; traders hedge inflation, volatility.
Rabobank sees eurozone inflation peaking at 4.4% in 2027 as energy costs lift ECB rates

Written on September 19, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Rabobank lifts eurozone inflation forecasts on higher energy prices, seeing 4.4% peak in early 2027.
Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Edges Above Forecast as WTI Faces Range-Bound Pressure
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Written on September 19, 2026 at 3:18 am, by josephine
Baker Hughes rig count beat forecasts at 452, signaling resilient US shale and likely capped WTI prices.
Dollar hits seven-week high as hawkish Fed lifts yields, eyes data and central banks

Written on September 19, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Dollar hits seven-week highs after hawkish Fed; traders eye data, crude strength, and currency options ahead.
Gold and Silver Pull Back as Lien Flags ‘Buy-the-Dip’ Case and Silver Undervaluation Signals

Written on September 19, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
2026 gold and silver pullback: buy-the-dip positioning, driven by inflation, central-bank buying, easing rates, and key signals.