Monthly Archives: September 2026
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1.25%, yen volatility eases as markets weigh derivatives opportunities

Written on September 18, 2026 at 6:21 am, by josephine
Bank of Japan held policy rate at 1.25%, meeting forecasts; yen volatility may ease as markets stabilize.
Gold steadies near $4,350 as hawkish Fed and Middle East oil risks spur volatility plays

Written on September 18, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
Gold steadied near $4,350 as hawkish Fed, easing yields, and Hormuz tensions fuel volatility. Options favored.
GBP/USD Forecast: Sterling Tests Key Support After September Sell-Off

Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:54 am, by josephine
GBP/USD is testing a key support zone after a sharp September decline. With central-bank decisions now behind markets, upcoming UK and US PMI data may determine whether sterling stabilises or extends its correction.
AUD/USD Rebounds Above 0.71 as RBA Signals Further Rate Hikes

Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
AUD/USD moves back above 0.71 as hawkish RBA comments support the Australian dollar, while softer US yields and a positive market outlook provide additional support.
New Zealand Imports Slide to $8bn in August, Fueling NZD Weakness and Rate-Cut Bets

Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
New Zealand imports slipped to $8bn in August, signaling cooling demand, pressuring NZD, and boosting rate-cut bets.
New Zealand August Exports Drop to $6.66bn, Raising NZD Volatility and Rate-Cut Bets

Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:20 am, by josephine
New Zealand exports dropped to $6.66B in August, pressuring NZD and boosting dovish rate-cut expectations.
BoJ lifts rates to 1.25% as inflation nears target, yen traders eye stronger JPY

Written on September 18, 2026 at 4:20 am, by josephine
BoJ hikes rate 25 bps to 1.25%, keeps tightening bias; inflation nears 2%, yen outlook strengthens.
Sterling Slips Below 200-Day Average as BoE Split and Rising Inflation Keep GBP/USD Under Pressure

Written on September 18, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slips below 200-day average near 1.3350; BoE holds rates, inflation rises, traders eye downside targets.
GBP/JPY slips below 209 as markets eye Bank of Japan hike, bears target 207.10 support

Written on September 18, 2026 at 3:20 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY slips below 209.00; bearish evening star warns of deeper losses toward 207.10, 205.00 ahead.
MUFG holds USD/THB at 34.00 as import-heavy export boom and commodity shock weigh on baht

Written on September 18, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
MUFG holds USD/THB 34.00 forecast as import-heavy electronics boom and commodity shock weaken baht fundamentals.