Monthly Archives: July 2026
Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet reshapes price-weighted index, while soft data puts payrolls in focus
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:48 pm, by josephine
Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet boosts tech weight; breadth weak, data soft; consider cheap VIX-linked downside hedges.
Russia’s unemployment dips to 2.1% as labour shortages keep Bank of Russia rates elevated
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by josephine
Russia’s jobless rate hit 2.1% in May, signaling labor shortages, wage inflation, and prolonged high rates.
Sterling Rises as Soft US Jobs Data Temper Dollar, Markets Look to Nonfarm Payrolls
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:18 pm, by josephine
Sterling rose as weak US jobs data capped dollar gains; traders await NFP amid hawkish Fed outlook.
Warsh flags easing inflation risks but keeps Fed focused on 2% target, markets steady
Written on July 1, 2026 at 11:16 pm, by josephine
Warsh said inflation progress improved but pressures persist; Fed prioritizes 2% target, keeping higher-for-longer rates likely.
EUR/USD pares losses as soft US data and Warsh comments weigh on the dollar ahead of NFP
Written on July 1, 2026 at 10:46 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds as weak US data and Fed comments pressure dollar; traders eye NFP, volatility strategies.
Banco de la República’s surprise 75bp hike to 12% lifts terminal-rate bets and flattens curve
Written on July 1, 2026 at 10:16 pm, by josephine
Banco de la República hiked 75bp to 12%, signaling further tightening; expect curve flattening, peso support, volatility.
India’s GDP Growth Eases as DBS Nowcast Sees Further Cooling, Raising Hedge and Volatility Focus
Written on July 1, 2026 at 9:48 pm, by josephine
India’s GDP growth cooled to 7.8%, with Nowcast projecting 6.9% next quarter; volatility hedges advised.
Canada GDP beats forecasts as energy rebound lifts Q2 growth outlook amid tariffs and housing risks
Written on July 1, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by josephine
Canada’s Q2 growth surprised as April GDP rose 0.5%, led by energy rebound, amid risks.
HSBC Sees BoE on Hold as UK Inflation Eases; Prefers GBP Investment Grade Credit
Written on July 1, 2026 at 9:18 pm, by josephine
HSBC says UK inflation remains above target; BoE stays at 3.75%, with balanced risks and modest growth.
EIA Data Shows US Crude Stock Draw Misses Forecast, Keeping Oil Bulls Cautious Ahead of Summer Demand
Written on July 1, 2026 at 9:16 pm, by josephine
EIA data showed crude stocks fell 3.775 million barrels, less than expected, tempering bullishness despite seasonal demand.
