Monthly Archives: July 2026
BoE survey shows firms’ price and wage expectations edging higher, complicating near-term rate cuts
Written on July 3, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
BoE survey shows firms’ price and wage expectations rising, suggesting persistent inflation and fewer UK rate cuts.
Gold tops $4,100 as weak US jobs data dampens Fed hike odds, TD targets $4,280
Written on July 3, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
Gold jumps above $4,100 as weak jobs data cools Fed hike odds; TD targets $4,280.
AUD/USD retreats from 0.6943 spike as UOB turns neutral, flags range and low-volatility option trades
Written on July 3, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD spike faded; UOB turns neutral, expecting consolidation. Low volatility favors selling strangles/iron condors within range.
Italy retail sales growth quickens in May, bolstering euro and raising bond yield expectations
Written on July 3, 2026 at 12:56 pm, by josephine
Italy retail sales growth accelerated to 2.2% in May, boosting optimism for equities, yields, euro.
Eurozone HCOB composite PMI returns to growth line, supporting euro and lifting rate-hold bets
Written on July 3, 2026 at 12:55 pm, by josephine
Eurozone composite PMI hits 50 in June, beating forecasts, signaling stabilization and boosting euro, stocks, yields.
Italy May Retail Sales Beat Forecast, Firming Eurozone Demand and Testing ECB Cut Expectations
Written on July 3, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
Italy’s May retail sales beat forecasts, signaling resilient demand—supporting ECB patience, modest euro strength, and Italy assets.
Eurozone Services PMI Beats Forecast but Stays in Contraction, Tempering ECB Rate-Cut Bets
Written on July 3, 2026 at 12:25 pm, by josephine
Eurozone services PMI rose to 49.4, beating forecasts but still contracting, sparking short-lived market optimism.
Germany Services PMI Beats Forecast, Easing Recession Fears and Supporting DAX and Euro
Written on July 3, 2026 at 11:56 am, by josephine
Germany’s services PMI rose to 48.6, beating forecasts; contraction eased, supporting equities and euro cautiously.
Germany’s HCOB composite PMI beats forecasts, bolstering euro and dampening DAX volatility
Written on July 3, 2026 at 11:55 am, by josephine
Germany’s composite PMI hit 49.5, nearing expansion; easing recession fears, supporting equities, euro, yields, volatility.
Euro edges higher as softer Fed hike bets weigh on dollar; focus shifts to ISM services data
Written on July 3, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
Euro rose to 1.1455 as weak US jobs data lowered Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar.
