Monthly Archives: September 2026
Sterling Steadies Near Lows as UK Retail Sales Lift Bank of England Rate Bets
Written on September 18, 2026 at 7:36 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steadied near lows as UK retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering Bank of England hike expectations.
USD/CAD holds near 1.4000 as Fed hike bets lift yields, oil rebound supports loonie
Written on September 18, 2026 at 7:34 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD hovers near 1.4000 as Fed hike bets and yields lift USD; oil rebound limits gains.
Yen slides after Bank of Japan hike as dollar steadies and gold nears $4,400
Written on September 18, 2026 at 6:35 pm, by josephine
Dollar mixed; BOJ hikes sink yen; yuan hits lows; euro capped, yields ease; gold, silver surge.
Nordea sees ECB delivering two 25bp hikes in 2027 as energy costs lift market pricing
Written on September 18, 2026 at 6:34 pm, by josephine
Nordea forecasts two more 25bp ECB hikes in December and March 2027 despite higher market pricing.
Yen weakens above 157 as Bank of Japan hikes to 1.25% amid split vote and soft CPI
Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:36 pm, by josephine
BoJ hiked to 1.25%, yet yen weakened; USD/JPY above 157 as markets priced move; traders favor calls.
US Industrial Output Stalls in August, Missing Forecast and Fueling Bets on Fed Rate Cuts
Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:34 pm, by josephine
US industrial production flat in August, missing forecasts; cooling manufacturing raises volatility, boosts rate-cut bets, hedging.
Bank of England holds rates as QT overhaul caps long-end Gilt yields and weighs on sterling
Written on September 18, 2026 at 4:34 pm, by josephine
Bank of England held rates, hinted November hike; overhauled QT to curb long-end yields, easing sterling volatility.
Mexico’s Private Spending Growth Slows, Reinforcing Banxico Rate-Cut Outlook and Peso Hedging Strategies
Written on September 18, 2026 at 3:36 pm, by josephine
Mexico private spending slowed to 2.1% in Q2, signaling cooling demand and supporting rate-cut, hedging strategies.
Gold Retreats from $4,400 as Fed’s Hawkish Path Lifts Dollar and Buoys Oil
Written on September 18, 2026 at 3:34 pm, by josephine
Gold retreats from $4,400 as hawkish Fed, firm yields and rebounding oil pressure prices; range-bound ahead.
Sterling Slips as Bank of England Holds Rates, Pauses Gilt Sales and Highlights Tougher Inflation Path
Written on September 18, 2026 at 2:36 pm, by josephine
BoE held rates at 3.75%, warned tougher inflation outlook; gilts rallied on QT pause, sterling slid.
