Monthly Archives: July 2026
Russia’s international reserves rise to $732bn, reinforcing reserve buffer amid sanctions
Written on July 30, 2026 at 3:51 pm, by josephine
Russia’s reserves rose to $732.1bn, near recent highs, signaling resilience, strong commodities, and reduced default risk.
Sterling Pops After Split BoE Hold, but Markets Seen Fading Rally Versus Euro and Dollar
Written on July 30, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by josephine
Sterling rose after surprise 6–3 BoE hold; TD advises fading gains, targeting weaker GBP versus EUR and USD.
US PCE Inflation Cools in June, Dollar Steady as Markets Eye Range-Bound Trades
Written on July 30, 2026 at 3:21 pm, by josephine
June PCE inflation cooled: headline 3.7%, core 3.3%; dollar steady, favor range-bound FX and options premium-selling strategies.
Nasdaq tests key support as KOSPI and SOXX slump despite mixed Microsoft and Meta earnings
Written on July 30, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
Global tech and semiconductor stocks slide toward key supports; oversold signals clash with mixed mega-cap earnings.
US core PCE inflation holds at 3.3%, bolstering Fed pause expectations and favouring volatility-selling strategies
Written on July 30, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by josephine
Core PCE held at 3.3% in June, calming markets and favoring volatility-selling strategies amid steady Fed expectations.
US PCE Inflation Holds at 3.7% in June, Bolstering Fed Pause Expectations
Written on July 30, 2026 at 2:21 pm, by josephine
June PCE inflation held at 3.7% YoY, matching forecasts, supporting steady Fed rates and lower-volatility derivatives strategies.
US Personal Spending Rises 0.3% in June, Meeting Forecasts and Supporting Soft-Landing Narrative
Written on July 30, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
June US spending rose 0.3%, matching forecasts, signaling steady consumers, softer volatility, and range-bound rates trading setups.
US four-week jobless claims average dips to 202.75K, reinforcing hawkish rate outlook and dollar bid
Written on July 30, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by josephine
U.S. four-week jobless claims fell to 202.75K, signaling tight labor markets, elevated yields, stronger dollar.
Fed holds rates as dissents mount, Warsh stays non-committal on September and dollar slips
Written on July 30, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75%; Warsh stayed data-dependent, easing September hike odds and pressuring the dollar.
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as Bailey flags lower central-scenario odds, Gulf uncertainty
Written on July 30, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by josephine
Bank of England holds rate at 3.75%; Bailey flags encouraging softer CPI and unusually low central-scenario probability.
