Monthly Archives: September 2026
ECB turns more hawkish after 25bp hike as energy inflation risks lift rate volatility outlook
Written on September 11, 2026 at 5:20 pm, by josephine
ECB hikes 25 bps; signals hawkish stance as energy-driven inflation persists, raising odds of October/December tightening.
Russia’s July Trade Surplus Widens to $13.6bn as Commodity Flows Hold Up Under Sanctions
Written on September 11, 2026 at 4:21 pm, by josephine
Russia’s July trade surplus rose 9% to $13.594bn, influencing energy, currency volatility, and metals strategies.
Dollar steadies as markets brace for US CPI, metals ease and derivative hedging rises
Written on September 11, 2026 at 4:20 pm, by josephine
Dollar rebounded as markets steadied; traders braced for US CPI, using options to hedge swings across assets.
US Core CPI Holds at 2.4% in August, Keeping Rate-Cut Bets and Market Volatility Subdued
Written on September 11, 2026 at 3:20 pm, by josephine
US core CPI matched forecasts at 2.4% in August, easing inflation fears and supporting rate-cut expectations, lower volatility.
USD/JPY Rebounds on Higher US Yields as Markets Await US CPI for Next Rates Signal
Written on September 11, 2026 at 2:21 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds on higher US yields, oil-led inflation worries; traders await CPI, watching 155 resistance, 152 support.
WTI crude extends breakout on tightening supplies; traders eye $85–$88 upside targets
Written on September 11, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by josephine
WTI crude breaks out, signaling upside continuation; tightening supplies and seasonal demand support bullish trade targeting $85–$88.
US Dollar Index drifts between Arc levels as 99.50 cap flags neutral-bearish bias
Written on September 11, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by josephine
DXY trades between 0.786 and 1.00 Arc in mid-cycle; neutral-bearish bias targets 100% Arc, 99.50 invalidation.
US August CPI Seen Steering Fed Hike Odds and EUR/USD Volatility
Written on September 11, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by josephine
August US CPI may drive Fed expectations and EUR/USD volatility; traders eye core thresholds and option strategies.
Serbia Growth Upgrade and Disinflation Keep NBS on Hold as Election Risks Cloud Dinar Outlook
Written on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
Serbia’s H1 growth strengthened; GDP forecasts lifted. Headline inflation fell, but core stayed high, implying prolonged NBS pause.
Dollar firms after hot US PPI as traders brace for CPI, higher yields and oil near $100
Written on September 11, 2026 at 10:20 am, by josephine
Dollar firms on hot US PPI; CPI looms, lifting yields, pressuring gold, equities; oil near $100.
