Monthly Archives: July 2026
Australia’s trade balance swings to A$3.02bn deficit, raising pressure on AUD and equities
Written on July 2, 2026 at 7:24 am, by josephine
May’s surprise A$3.02b trade deficit signals weakening exports, falling iron ore revenues, pressuring AUD, equities, policy outlook.
Japan Monetary Base Slumps 13.7% in June, Fueling Yen Strength and Higher JGB Yields
Written on July 2, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
Japan’s monetary base plunged 13.7% in June, signaling faster BOJ tightening, boosting yen, pressuring stocks, lifting yields.
Foreign flows into Japanese equities swing from ¥479bn inflow to slight net outflow by 26 June
Written on July 2, 2026 at 6:25 am, by josephine
Foreign buying of Japanese equities reversed, flipping from ¥479.4bn inflow to ¥1bn outflow, signalling caution.
Gold rebounds from seven-month low as Warsh eases rate fears ahead of US jobs data
Written on July 2, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds near $4,045 as Fed turns less hawkish; traders await jobs data amid Iran talks.
Pound Rally Falters Near 1.34 as BoE Speakers and US Jobs Data Loom
Written on July 2, 2026 at 5:26 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebound fades below converging EMAs; 1.3350–1.3400 caps upside as BoE, NFP drive volatility this week.
USD/JPY Hits Multi-Decade Highs as Fed-BoJ Rate Gap Widens, Intervention Risk Builds Ahead of Payrolls
Written on July 2, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hits multi-decade highs as US-Japan rate gap persists; intervention risk rises near 163–164, NFP key.
Sterling Extends Gains Versus Yen as Rate Spread Lifts GBP/JPY Despite Intervention Threats
Written on July 2, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY rises above 215 as BoE-BoJ rate gap boosts momentum, while Japan intervention threat elevates volatility.
USD/CNH Slides Below 6.7900 as UOB Shifts to Consolidation, Sees 6.7750–6.8080 Range
Written on July 2, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
USD/CNH broke 6.7900 support, turns oversold and shifts to consolidation; UOB targets 6.7750–6.8080 range.
What Is A Hedge Fund? 2026 Guide to Strategies, Fees & Access
Written on July 2, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
Hedge funds manage over $6 trillion globally, but most investors can’t access them. Learn what they are, who qualifies, and the risks and rewards.
Banxico survey shows lower end-2026 inflation forecast as growth expectations steady and peso seen softer
Written on July 2, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
Banxico survey: analysts cut 2026 inflation forecasts, keep growth steady; peso seen weakening to 17.95, rates unchanged.
