Monthly Archives: July 2026
Dollar slips as Brent rises on Red Sea turmoil; markets price ECB and BoJ tightening
Written on July 23, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by josephine
Dollar slips as Red Sea attacks lift oil, inflation worries; traders eye ECB hikes, FX options, yen strength.
Tech earnings caution, Middle East conflict lifts oil and yields as European equities slip
Written on July 23, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
Tech beats can’t calm markets as capex jumps, oil nears $100, yields spike amid escalating conflict.
Gold Sell Set-up Gains Traction as Technicals and Softer Central Bank Demand Point to Deeper Drop
Written on July 23, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by josephine
Gold sell setup highlights growing downside risk as technical weakness and shifting fundamentals signal a bigger drop.
ING: ECB Seen Holding at 2.25%, September Hike Priced as Oil Lifts Inflation Expectations
Written on July 23, 2026 at 11:52 am, by josephine
ING expects ECB to hold 2.25% now; September hike likely as oil rises; markets price ~23bp.
Brent tops $97 as Strait of Hormuz fears and Red Sea attacks lift oil risk premium
Written on July 23, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
Brent hits multi-week highs above $97 as US-Iran tensions threaten shipping, spiking volatility and options strategies.
Oil and yield pressures drive yen lower as USD/JPY hits year-to-date highs above 163
Written on July 23, 2026 at 11:21 am, by josephine
Oil-driven yield gaps weaken yen; USD/JPY tops 163; BoJ hike talk sparks volatility; options strategies, hedges advised.
Sterling’s Euro Gains Fade as Positioning, M&A Flows and Rate Spreads Signal Reversal
Written on July 23, 2026 at 10:53 am, by josephine
Sterling’s rally looks flow-driven and stretched; analysts favor EUR/GBP longs, options calls, and volatility into fiscal risks.
US Futures Dip as Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex, Oil Near $100 Raises Funding and Margin Strain
Written on July 23, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
US futures dip as Alphabet boosts 2026 capex; Asian chips rally; Brent nears $100, spurring hedging.
WTI extends five-day rally near $89 on Middle East supply risks and ECB watch
Written on July 23, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
WTI extends rally near $88.60 as Middle East chokepoint closures spur volatility; traders eye $90.
ING sees sterling summer gains fading as rates drift lower, lifting EUR/GBP towards 0.88 by year-end
Written on July 23, 2026 at 10:21 am, by josephine
ING says sterling’s rally is flow-driven; expects rate spreads and fiscal risks to lift EUR/GBP to 0.88.
