Monthly Archives: September 2026
Week Ahead: Fed Rate Forecast: Gold, USDX and SP500 in Focus

Written on September 14, 2026 at 8:03 am, by josephine
Markets enter a central-bank-heavy week as hotter US inflation pushes Fed hike expectations higher, while the BoE and BoJ prepare for key policy decisions. Gold, USDX, SP500 and major FX pairs face fresh volatility around rates and inflation
Gold Holds Above $4,300 as Fed Decision Looms

Written on September 14, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
Gold recovered above $4,300 after an earlier pullback, with XAUUSD rebounding towards $4,350 as traders weighed persistent US inflation against the outlook for the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision.
UAE Gold Prices Ease as Central Bank Demand Underpins Bullish Trading Outlook

Written on September 14, 2026 at 7:35 am, by josephine
UAE gold slips to AED 510.56/gram; dip seen as buying chance amid strong central-bank demand support.
NZD/USD Under Pressure as Dovish RBNZ Hike and Fed Rate Bets Weigh on Kiwi

Written on September 14, 2026 at 6:34 am, by josephine
Kiwi weakens as dovish RBNZ hike and softer PMI offset expansion; focus shifts to Fed decision, key support.
USD/CAD slips near 1.3870 as oil-backed loonie steadies ahead of Fed decision

Written on September 14, 2026 at 5:34 am, by josephine
USD/CAD slipped near 1.3870 as oil supported CAD, while Fed hike odds boosted USD volatility.
USD/JPY rebounds towards 154.00 as Fed and BoJ loom and Middle East tensions lift dollar demand

Written on September 14, 2026 at 4:36 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds toward 154, eyeing Fed/BoJ decisions; geopolitics boosts dollar, yen supported by hawkish BoJ.
Gold slips towards $4,340 as firmer US core inflation lifts Fed rate-rise bets to 86%

Written on September 14, 2026 at 4:34 am, by josephine
Gold slips to $4,340 as hot US inflation boosts Fed hike odds; traders brace for volatility.
What Is PPP? Purchasing Power Parity Explained
Written on September 14, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
A $10 note buys ten scoops of ice cream in Bangkok and two in Zurich. Purchasing power parity explains why. This guide covers the purchasing power definition, the PPP formula, what GDP PPP means, the 2026 World Bank and IMF figures, and where the theory stops working.
WTI rebounds near $99 as Saudi pipeline attack tightens supply and derails Hormuz talks

Written on September 14, 2026 at 3:36 am, by josephine
WTI rebounded near $99.40 as Saudi East-West pipeline shutdown and stalled Hormuz talks tightened supply expectations.
Sterling holds above 1.3500 as Fed and BoE decisions loom amid Middle East tensions

Written on September 14, 2026 at 3:34 am, by josephine
GBP/USD steadies above 1.3500 ahead of Fed and BoE decisions, amid heightened Middle East tensions.