Monthly Archives: July 2026
Rabobank tips 25bp RBNZ hike as NZ dollar struggles, with limited upside seen

Written on July 7, 2026 at 12:59 am, by josephine
Rabobank expects 25bp RBNZ hike to 2.5%, but NZD upside limited; disappointment risks downside amid softer inflation.
Dow fades after 53,000 breach as tech rebounds and markets await Fed minutes

Written on July 7, 2026 at 12:30 am, by josephine
Dow hits 53,000 then fades as tech rebounds; weak jobs keep Fed-hold odds high; cheap volatility ahead.
Gold steadies near $4,150 as firmer dollar and Fed rate outlook cap post-rebound gains

Written on July 7, 2026 at 12:29 am, by josephine
Gold hovers near $4,150 as stronger dollar, Fed uncertainty, and Hormuz easing keep prices range-bound.
USD/CHF climbs as dollar demand persists amid Hormuz tensions and Swiss unemployment uptick

Written on July 7, 2026 at 12:00 am, by josephine
USD/CHF climbs as dollar strengthens on geopolitical risks, while Swiss unemployment rises and policy divergence supports upside.
USD/JPY Near 40-Year High as Dollar Strength Persists, Japan Intervention Risk Looms

Written on July 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY climbs near 162.30 as rate gaps fuel carry trades, while Japan intervention risk drives hedging.
Sterling Holds Range as Fed Pause Bets Clash with Risk-Off Dollar Demand

Written on July 6, 2026 at 11:30 pm, by josephine
Sterling steadied as broad dollar strength met softer US jobs, boosting Fed pause bets and GBP support.
Sterling Trades Narrowly as Fed Hike Odds Rise and UK Political Risks Cloud Outlook

Written on July 6, 2026 at 11:29 pm, by josephine
Sterling trades rangebound; shifting Fed hike odds and UK politics cool BoE bets, keeping GBP/USD subdued.
Sterling Holds Near 1.3340 as BoE Dulls Volatility and GBP/USD Stays Range-Bound

Written on July 6, 2026 at 11:00 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD holds near 1.3338 as low volatility and steady BoE pricing keep price range-bound between 1.3300–1.3400.
Euro slides as Fed-ECB policy divergence and subdued post-holiday flows weigh on EUR/USD

Written on July 6, 2026 at 10:59 pm, by josephine
Euro slips versus dollar as subdued post-holiday trading reflects Fed-ECB divergence, inflation stickiness, rate differentials, and volatility.
Schnabel Warns Eurozone Inflation Shock Persists, Backing Expectations for ECB Hawkishness

Written on July 6, 2026 at 10:30 pm, by josephine
Schnabel warns war-driven inflation persists; ECB stays hawkish despite oil drop, risking second-round pressures and volatility.