Monthly Archives: October 2026
US yields hit multi-decade highs as curve signals steer dollar direction ahead of US inflation data
Written on October 8, 2026 at 4:36 am, by josephine
US 10-year hits 5.31% as dollar tests 102.50; CPI may revive hikes, driving yield-curve-driven FX trades.
Nikkei 225 Extends Losing Streak as Oil Prices and Rate Concerns Weigh on Japanese Stocks
Written on October 8, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei 225 remains under pressure as rising oil prices, inflation concerns and uncertainty over interest rates weaken investor sentiment. With the index trading near 69,520, traders are watching whether support around 69,500 can hold or whether further selling could extend the decline.
USDX Holds Near 18-Month High as FOMC Minutes Support Dollar
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
The US Dollar Index (USDX) remains near an 18-month high after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes reinforced concerns about persistent inflation. However, the latest chart shows USDX slipping to 101.986, with short-term selling pressure emerging despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.
Thailand Inflation Hits Five-Month High as Yield Gap Keeps Pressure on Baht
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:45 am, by josephine
Thailand’s September CPI hit 2.8%, supply-driven; BoT holds 1.00%, while widening yield spreads pressure baht.
US yields hit 2002 highs as Hormuz oil spike lifts inflation fears and bolsters dollar
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:43 am, by josephine
US yields hit 2002 highs as oil tops $100; auctions, Europe flows boost dollar, pressuring bonds.
New York Fed Survey Shows Rising Near-Term Inflation Expectations as Households’ Finances Weaken
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:42 am, by josephine
New York Fed survey shows rising near-term inflation expectations, anchored long-term outlook; traders eye SOFR, commodities, retail hedges.
Vietnam Q3 GDP growth hits post-pandemic high as inflation rises, limiting central bank easing
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
Vietnam Q3 GDP jumps 10% as industry booms; inflation hits 5.1%, tightening outlook and volatility risks.
EUR/USD slides towards 17-month low as US yields hit multi-decade highs, dollar strengthens
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slid near 1.1195 as dollar strength and rising Treasury yields pressured the euro ahead.
Gold finds floor amid CTA selling as central bank buying and ETF inflows underpin prices
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:39 am, by josephine
Gold pressured by CTA selling and higher real rates, but central banks and ETF inflows support 2027 bull run.
EIA data show surprise distillate stock draw, tightening diesel and heating oil supply outlook
Written on October 8, 2026 at 3:38 am, by josephine
EIA data showed distillate inventories fell 0.042m, defying flat forecasts, signaling tighter supplies and bullish price pressure.
