Monthly Archives: July 2026
USD/JPY Steady as Katayama’s Yen Warning Fades, While Retail Traders Shift Towards JPY Options

Written on July 18, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
USD/JPY steadies despite strong yen warnings; retail sentiment turns bullish, making cheap puts attractive ahead.
CFTC Data Shows Yen Net Shorts Narrow Slightly, Leaving Speculators Exposed to Potential Squeeze

Written on July 18, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows yen net shorts edged up, still heavily bearish, risking squeezes; traders eye BOJ shifts.
CFTC data show oil speculators cut net-long positions as high output and demand fears weigh

Written on July 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net-long positions to 62.7K, signaling weaker sentiment amid high supply.
CFTC Data Show Sterling Net Shorts Narrow as Speculators Trim Bearish Bets

Written on July 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
CFTC data show UK GBP non-commercial net shorts narrowed to £-71.3k, signaling reduced bearish sterling positioning.
CFTC data show gold speculators trim net long positions, hinting at near-term price consolidation

Written on July 18, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows gold net non-commercial longs fell to 186.7K, signaling speculative cooling, potential dip, entry opportunity.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Net Shorts Ease as Positions Move Closer to Flat

Written on July 18, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net shorts narrowing to -38.9K, signaling short covering and potential upside momentum.
USD/SGD steadies near 1.2905 as UOB flags range trade and 1.2860 break risk

Written on July 18, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
USD/SGD steadied near 1.2905 as UOB sees range-bound trade; 1.2860 support and 1.2930 cap.
Sterling slides as oil-driven inflation fears mount, complicating Bank of England policy outlook

Written on July 18, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Sterling slips again as oil-driven inflation fears pressure GBP/USD; traders hedge with puts and Brent calls.
Markets brace for ECB decision, UK inflation and global PMIs as dollar firms and oil rises

Written on July 18, 2026 at 1:21 am, by josephine
Markets brace for ECB decision, UK inflation/jobs, global PMIs; traders eye FX volatility, gold strength, oil rally.
Gold edges higher as US-Iran tensions lift inflation fears and keep Fed hike odds elevated

Written on July 18, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
Gold rose to $4,013 as US-Iran tensions stoked inflation fears, supporting demand despite hawkish Fed expectations.