Monthly Archives: July 2026
Gold edges higher despite firmer dollar, as lower US yields underpin prices ahead of Fed meeting
Written on July 25, 2026 at 12:03 am, by josephine
Gold rises to $4,065 despite firmer dollar; lower yields support, but Fed hike odds boost volatility.
Bank Indonesia holds rates at 5.75% as UOB flags further hikes and rupiah support
Written on July 25, 2026 at 12:02 am, by josephine
Bank Indonesia held rates at 5.75% in July; UOB expects hikes to 6.50% by 2026.
Equities hover near 52,000 as oil slips on Iran talks rumour and US tariffs reshape outlook
Written on July 24, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by josephine
Stocks hover near 52,000 on peace hopes, but new tariffs and sticky inflation risk volatility and pullback.
MUFG Sees MAS Holding July Policy With Hawkish Bias, Backing Singapore Dollar Strength
Written on July 24, 2026 at 11:03 pm, by josephine
MUFG expects MAS to hold July policy with tightening bias, supporting SGD; traders eye USD/SGD downside.
Commerzbank Sees AI Trade Turning as Magnificent Seven Fade and Hyperscaler Credit Strain Grows
Written on July 24, 2026 at 11:02 pm, by josephine
AI trade hits turning point as Mag 7 fades; hyperscalers’ cash flow weakens, leverage rises, semis volatile.
US Dollar rally fades as yields retreat, oil softens and markets brace for FOMC risk
Written on July 24, 2026 at 10:33 pm, by josephine
US Dollar gains eased as yields and oil softened; focus shifts to FOMC, geopolitics, and options hedges.
Warsh set to hold rates as oil rise and hawkish dissents keep tightening risk in play
Written on July 24, 2026 at 10:32 pm, by josephine
FOMC expected to hold rates under Warsh; softer data but rising oil, hawkish dissents keep hikes possible.
Sterling edges up as oil slips, but dollar strength and UK fiscal fears weigh on GBP/USD
Written on July 24, 2026 at 10:03 pm, by josephine
Sterling rose 0.2% as oil weakened dollar, but week fell; volatility rises amid tensions, fiscal worries.
Oil slips on profit-taking as equities lift briefly; geopolitics and earnings keep summer deleveraging in view
Written on July 24, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
Oil dips on profit-taking, briefly lifting equities, but geopolitical risk and earnings worries signal renewed volatility.
Bitcoin slips below $65,000 as Middle East tensions and oil spike temper crypto rally
Written on July 24, 2026 at 9:33 pm, by josephine
Bitcoin pulled back below $65,000 as tensions and oil rose; traders hedge with defensive puts, straddles.
