Monthly Archives: July 2026
Middle East Tensions Rekindle Eurozone Inflation Risks, Leaving ECB Rate-Cut Hopes on Shaky Ground
Written on July 16, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
Renewed Middle East tensions reversed energy declines, lifting Eurozone inflation risks; traders should position for higher expectations.
US Business Inventories Rise 0.3% in May, Reinforcing Steady Demand and Range-Bound Markets
Written on July 16, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
U.S. business inventories rose 0.3% in May, supporting stable demand; traders favor volatility-selling, range-bound strategies.
US Pending Home Sales Slump Raises Rate-Cut Bets, Pressures Homebuilders and Boosts Volatility Hedges
Written on July 16, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
June pending home sales plunged 5.4%, missing forecasts, signaling housing slowdown, pressuring yields, homebuilders, volatility.
UK GDP Edges Up in May but TD Securities Warns Underlying Q2 Growth Near Flatline
Written on July 16, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
UK GDP edged up 0.1% in May; underlying growth may stall, pressuring sterling and rates.
EUR/USD slips as dollar steadies; oil surge and rate-hike bets keep markets on edge
Written on July 16, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slips to 1.1457 as dollar steadies; oil surge, Middle East tensions revive inflation concerns, rate-hike bets.
USD/CAD Slips Towards 1.4000 as Fed Easing Bets Offset US Data, Middle East Tensions
Written on July 16, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD slipped to 1.4010 as CAD gained; US data steady, Middle East risk, oil soft, 1.4000 watched.
Bank of Korea hike to 2.75% shifts focus to August move as data steer rates
Written on July 16, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
Bank of Korea hikes to 2.75% on unanimous hawkish tone; swap receivers urged to lock profits.
Navarro calls for tougher curbs on Chinese automakers as investors hedge Europe auto and AI risks
Written on July 16, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Navarro urges tougher curbs on Chinese automakers; investors hedge with options amid AI optimism and underpriced geopolitical risk.
Russia’s Central Bank Reserves Edge Up to $722.4bn, Up $0.7bn from Previous Reading
Written on July 16, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Russia’s central bank reserves climbed to $722.4bn from $721.7bn, marking a $0.7bn increase in holdings.
Pound and gilts rise on Chancellor speculation, but OCBC sees EUR/GBP rebounding towards 0.87
Written on July 16, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
Pound and gilts rose on fiscally conservative Chancellor talk, but debt limits may lift EUR/GBP toward 0.87.
