Monthly Archives: July 2026
Sterling rises as UK inflation cools, Middle East tensions cap gains before retail sales
Written on July 23, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
Sterling rebounds near 1.3385; softer UK CPI, BoE pause bets, and Middle East risks cap gains.
AUD/JPY Steadies Near 114.30 After Australia Jobs Beat as Yen Strength Limits Upside
Written on July 23, 2026 at 5:26 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY rebounds near 114.30 on strong Australian jobs, but firmer Yen and intervention risks cap gains.
Japan warns of decisive forex action as USD/JPY tests 163, fuelling intervention fears
Written on July 23, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
Katayama warns of decisive forex action; USD/JPY tests 163.00 as traders brace for possible BOJ intervention.
Australia participation rate hits 67% in June, bolstering AUD and reinforcing hawkish RBA stance
Written on July 23, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
Australia’s June participation rose to 67%, beating forecasts, reinforcing labour resilience and supporting a hawkish RBA.
Gold firms near $4,125 as US-Iran tensions lift haven demand and rate-hike bets rise
Written on July 23, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
Gold climbs near $4,125 on US-Iran tensions; safe-haven demand rises despite higher Fed hike odds.
Sterling Slide Eases After Softer UK Inflation as Markets Push Back Bank Rate Cut Timing
Written on July 23, 2026 at 3:56 am, by josephine
Sterling steadies after soft UK inflation; GBP/USD remains bearish below 1.3400, targeting 1.3300 and 1.3150.
South Korea Q2 GDP beats forecasts, bolstering won and stoking bets on higher bond yields
Written on July 23, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
South Korea’s Q2 GDP rose 0.6%, beating forecasts, boosting won outlook, yields, and tech-heavy equities.
South Korea Q2 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts, Fueling Bets on Stronger Won and Higher Yields
Written on July 23, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
South Korea Q2 GDP grew 3.7% year-on-year, beating forecasts, boosting KRW strength and hawkish derivative strategies.
South Korea’s July exports cool as BoK rate hike and hedging flows lift won outlook
Written on July 23, 2026 at 3:25 am, by josephine
Exports surged 52.3% in July; BoK raised rates to 2.75%. Strategy: short USD/KRW, bullish KRW.
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1400 as Oil Surge Lifts Fed Hike Odds, ECB Decision Looms
Written on July 23, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1400 as Red Sea tensions lifted oil, boosting Fed hike odds and volatility strategies.
