Monthly Archives: July 2026
Japan’s June export growth tops forecasts, fuelling yen strength bets and Bank of Japan tightening speculation
Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
Japan’s June exports jumped 19.3%, topping forecasts, signaling robust global demand and pressuring Bank of Japan tightening.
Iran warns of wider regional strikes as US hits Iran again, lifting WTI and oil volatility outlook
Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
Iran warns of broader regional strikes if US hits nuclear sites; US attacks continue, driving oil higher.
Gold climbs above $4,080 as US-Iran hostilities boost safe-haven demand and volatility strategies
Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:26 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds near $4,080 as US-Iran tensions spur safe-haven demand; traders hedge volatility, energy shocks, rate hikes.
Sterling slides as UK jobs beat fails to offset softer wages and pressure on BoE outlook
Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
Sterling slides as GBP/USD breaks key EMAs; wages cool, BoE path questioned; traders eye puts ahead.
GBP/JPY Holds Above 218.00 as Burnham Lift Fades and Intervention Jitters Cap Gains
Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY consolidates near 218.20; bullish bias capped by intervention fears, with options favored for risk control.
AUD/USD stalls at 50-day EMA near 0.7000 as jobs data and RBA loom ahead
Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
AUD/USD failed at 50-day EMA near 0.7000; geopolitics, rates and jobs/CPI/Fed events keep bearish volatility elevated.
South Korea PPI Accelerates to 8.6% as Markets Weigh Bank of Korea’s Higher-for-Longer Stance
Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
South Korea’s June PPI rose 8.6%, signaling persistent inflation, higher yields, equity downside, and won weakness.
USD/CNH drifts lower, downside bias holds as support at 6.7600 stays intact
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:57 am, by josephine
USD/CNH falls to 6.7700, downside bias persists; support 6.7600 holds, resistance 6.7820 caps further moves.
Dollar rises as US–Iran tensions lift oil, revive inflation fears and spur yen intervention talk
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
Dollar strengthens on Iran tensions, oil and gold surge; traders eye options amid volatility and intervention risks.
API reports US crude inventories rise 2.603m barrels, defying expectations for a 1.5m draw
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
API reported US crude inventories rose 2.603 million barrels, defying 1.5 million draw expectations, impacting near-term pricing.
