Monthly Archives: July 2026
Standard Chartered Warns India CPI Upside Risks as Weak Monsoon and El Niño Threaten Crop Output

Written on July 21, 2026 at 10:33 pm, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns deficient monsoon and El Niño may lift India inflation, hit crops, and spur hedging.
USD/JPY breaks above 163 as safe-haven dollar strength meets Japan intervention risk

Written on July 21, 2026 at 10:32 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hits 163.04, boosted by safe-haven dollar demand; intervention risk grows as yen weakness persists.
AUD/USD steadies above 0.7000 as cooling US inflation and Australia jobs data steer outlook

Written on July 21, 2026 at 10:03 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD holds above 0.7000 as softer US inflation weighs on dollar; Australia jobs data may spark volatility.
New Zealand Dairy Prices Rebound at GDT Auction, Lifting NZD and Futures Prospects

Written on July 21, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
GDT index rebounds to +1.5%, reversing -4.9% drop, boosting NZD and dairy futures outlook cautiously.
EUR/USD Drifts Lower as Dollar Gains on US–Iran Strikes, Oil Risks and Policy Outlook in Focus

Written on July 21, 2026 at 9:33 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slips to one-week lows as dollar strengthens on Iran strikes; ZEW rises, oil boosts inflation fears.
Oil rally lifts equities and gold as earnings offset Middle East risks; UK yields rise on fiscal strain

Written on July 21, 2026 at 9:32 pm, by josephine
Oil, equities and gold rally unusually together; Middle East risks simmer, UK yields rise, traders brace for volatility.
BNY Warns Trump’s 50% Canada Tariffs Could Pressure Loonie and Lift USD/CAD Options Demand

Written on July 21, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
Trump plans 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods, pressuring CAD; traders eye USD/CAD calls, safe-haven shorts.
Sterling and gilts stabilise as Healey named Chancellor, but fiscal uncertainty keeps pressure on GBP

Written on July 21, 2026 at 8:32 pm, by josephine
UK gilt and sterling sell-off steadies, but fiscal uncertainty and labor slack may lower BoE hike expectations.
Softer Canada inflation and US tariffs stall loonie rebound as USD/CAD holds above key support

Written on July 21, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Soft Canadian inflation and fresh US tariffs stall CAD rebound; USD/CAD vulnerable below 50-day average.
Dollar Gains as Gulf Tensions Lift Safe-Haven Demand and Oil Prices Stay Elevated

Written on July 21, 2026 at 7:34 pm, by josephine
Rising Gulf tensions and elevated oil support safe-haven dollar demand; traders position for DXY upside via options.