Monthly Archives: July 2026
Saudi gold prices edge lower as dollar strength offsets central bank buying support

Written on July 7, 2026 at 8:59 am, by josephine
Saudi gold slips as dollar stays firm; Fed rates cap gains, while central-bank buying underpins prices.
Japan’s Leading Index Misses Forecast, Raising BoJ Caution and Yen Pressure Risks

Written on July 7, 2026 at 8:30 am, by josephine
Japan’s May leading index missed expectations at 116.8, reinforcing slowdown fears, pressuring yen and equities.
Japan Coincident Index Edges Up, Lifting Nikkei Prospects and Bolstering Yen Policy Shift Bets

Written on July 7, 2026 at 8:29 am, by josephine
Japan’s Coincident Index rose to 118.5, supporting bullish Nikkei calls and yen strength via reduced policy divergence.
Indonesia FX reserves edge up to $145.6bn as liquidity buffer strengthens, easing policy pressure

Written on July 7, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
Indonesia’s FX reserves rose to $145.6bn in June, supporting rupiah stability, easing hikes, boosting assets.
USD/JPY Retreats to 161.70 as Carry Trade Holds and Hormuz Tensions Lift Dollar

Written on July 7, 2026 at 7:31 am, by josephine
USD/JPY dips to 161.70 as carry trade, Middle East tensions and Fed outlook support dollar; intervention risk lingers.
WTI edges up after Hormuz attacks, but Saudi cuts and OPEC+ output rise cap prices

Written on July 7, 2026 at 7:29 am, by josephine
WTI rose to $69.20 on Hormuz tensions, but oversupply, OPEC+ increases, and Saudi cuts pressure prices.
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1400 as Hormuz Tensions Support Dollar and ECB Hike Bets Ease

Written on July 7, 2026 at 7:00 am, by josephine
EUR/USD holds above 1.1400 as Hormuz tensions support USD, while soft data and easing inflation cap moves.
Australian dollar slips on softer jobs and inflation gauges as RBA hawkishness stokes AUD/USD volatility

Written on July 7, 2026 at 6:59 am, by josephine
Australian dollar slips near 0.6950 as job ads and inflation cool; RBA hawkish; China, iron ore weigh.
Japan’s Foreign Reserves Collapse to $1bn, Raising Concerns Over Yen Defence Firepower

Written on July 7, 2026 at 6:30 am, by josephine
Japan’s reserves plunged to $1bn, sparking yen-crisis fears, volatility trades, equity puts, and bond shorts.
Japan Household Spending Misses Forecast Fall, Adding Pressure on Bank of Japan Policy Shift

Written on July 7, 2026 at 6:29 am, by josephine
Japan’s May household spending fell just 0.3%, beating forecasts, boosting yen, and pressure on BoJ.