Monthly Archives: September 2026
US economic optimism index slips to 45.6, fuelling equity hedging demand and rate-cut bets

Written on September 1, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
September’s Economic Optimism Index fell to 45.6, below forecasts, signaling pessimism and prompting hedges across markets.
US JOLTS job openings miss forecasts, bolstering bets on Fed easing and lower yields

Written on September 1, 2026 at 6:20 pm, by josephine
July JOLTS openings hit 7.271m, below 7.3m; softer labour demand boosts dovish Fed bets, volatility.
US Construction Spending Falls 0.5% in July, Strengthening Case for Earlier Fed Rate Cuts

Written on September 1, 2026 at 5:21 pm, by josephine
July construction spending fell 0.5%, missing forecasts, signaling cooling demand and boosting expectations for Fed rate cuts.
US ISM Manufacturing PMI Miss Spurs Dovish Fed Bets, Pressuring Dollar and Lifting Treasuries

Written on September 1, 2026 at 5:20 pm, by josephine
ISM Manufacturing PMI slips to 54.6 in August, missing forecasts, signalling slower expansion and shifting trading strategies.
Bundesbank’s Nagel Sees Growth Resilient, Inflation Cooling as G20 Debates Yen Intervention Coordination

Written on September 1, 2026 at 4:21 pm, by josephine
Nagel says growth persists; inflation cools with no second-round effects, favoring rate cuts and derivatives strategies.
UOB flags consecutive RBI rate rises from December 2026 as inflation forecast breaches tolerance band

Written on September 1, 2026 at 4:20 pm, by josephine
UOB expects RBI to hike twice from December 2026 as inflation breaches 6%, boosting OIS, bonds, INR.
GBP/USD Dips Below 1.3550 as Hawkish Fed Commentary Lifts Dollar, Bullish Trend Holds

Written on September 1, 2026 at 3:20 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD dips below 1.3550 on hawkish Fed, but stays bullish above 100-day SMA; options strategies suggested.
Japan’s 10-year yield hits 3% as global bonds sell off and oil jumps on Hormuz risks

Written on September 1, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
Global yields climb on inflation and issuance; JGBs hit 3%, FX follows, Hormuz risk lifts oil.
Gold slides to two-week low as Fed hike bets rise and Hormuz tensions lift oil

Written on September 1, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by josephine
Gold fell to a two-week low as Fed hike odds rose, yields climbed, and Hormuz tensions flared.
7 Best Platforms to Trade XAUUSD in 2026
Written on September 1, 2026 at 2:12 pm, by josephine
Compare the 7 best XAUUSD brokers in 2026, ranked by regulation, all-in costs per lot & execution. Discover why VT Markets is a top choice for gold traders.