Monthly Archives: July 2026
BoJ’s gradual hikes and bond-buying taper shift focus to JGB volatility, yen strength risks

Written on July 22, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
BoJ signals gradual hikes as shocks fade; bond-buying taper boosts JGB volatility; traders eye yen, curve, Nikkei calls.
TD Securities sees modest Q3 US dollar lift before H2 2026 slide, Fed on hold

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees modest Q3 2026 USD strength, then range-bound trading and a 2% H2 decline.
EUR/USD steadies near 1.1415 as Middle East tensions, energy surge and ECB meeting curb gains

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD stalled near 1.1420 as Middle East tensions, surging energy prices, and ECB uncertainty boosted volatility.
Oil Rally on US–Iran Tensions Stokes Inflation Fears as Equities Falter and Dollar Eyes 103

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
Oil rallies on US–Iran tensions; equities weaken; Elliott Wave flags downside; dollar breakout toward 103, USD/JPY rises.
Bank of Japan Seen Open to Earlier Rate Hike as Yen Weakness Lifts Inflation Risks

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
BoJ officials may hike rates sooner, boosting yen volatility near 163; traders favor options and swaps.
Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz Threats as Oil Hits June High and Dollar Whipsaws

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Trump warns Iran attacks in Hormuz would trigger US strikes; oil jumps, dollar firms, traders brace volatility.
Brent Crude Eyes $120 as Middle East Supply Risks and Bullish Technical Signals Lift Outlook

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
Brent crude eyes $120 on Iran-linked supply risks, Hormuz threats, and bullish technical indicators.
WTI Climbs Towards $88 as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Hormuz and Red Sea Oil Flows

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:21 pm, by josephine
WTI rebounds to $86 as Middle East tensions disrupt shipments; bullish technicals test $88 resistance.
Safe-haven rally lifts gold and crude as dollar slips, while equity futures and Treasuries weaken

Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by josephine
Volatile markets favor safe havens: stocks fall, gold and crude rise; watch ZT-Dow seesaw, manage risk.
RBI steps in to shore up rupee as Brent above $95 threatens external balances and volatility

Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:22 pm, by josephine
RBI supports rupee as oil above $95 strains balances; INR underheld; intervention caps volatility; options favor range strategies.