Monthly Archives: July 2026
Gold steadies near $4,000 as oil surge lifts inflation fears ahead of Fed decision

Written on July 29, 2026 at 6:51 am, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,000 as markets await Fed decision; bearish technicals and volatility drive options hedging.
SK Hynix Falls 11% Despite Record AI Earnings

Written on July 29, 2026 at 6:46 am, by josephine
SK Hynix reported record profit from AI memory demand, yet shares fell as investors questioned whether growth momentum can continue as supply expands.
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1390 as Fed Decision Looms and Middle East Tensions Support Dollar Demand

Written on July 29, 2026 at 6:21 am, by josephine
EUR/USD holds near 1.1390 as Fed looms; ECB hawkish, tensions rise—options hedges target volatility and oil.
Australia Q2 CPI slips 0.1%, fuelling bets on RBA rate cuts and AUD weakness

Written on July 29, 2026 at 5:52 am, by josephine
Australia’s Q2 CPI fell 0.1%, shocking forecasts, undermining RBA hawkishness and boosting bonds, equities; pressuring AUD.
Australia Q2 CPI undershoots forecasts, easing RBA hike bets and weighing on the Australian dollar

Written on July 29, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
Australia Q2 CPI hits 3.8%, below 4.1% forecast, easing RBA hike odds; AUD pressured, equities boosted.
US, Saudi strikes in Iraq and IRGC missile claims lift WTI as Hormuz risks return

Written on July 29, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
US, Saudi strike Iran-backed Iraqi groups; IRGC missiles intercepted; Hormuz threats lift oil, spurring options hedges.
USD/JPY dips near 163.70 as oil rebound, Middle East tensions and Tokyo CPI loom

Written on July 29, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 163.70 as oil rebounds, Middle East tensions rise; Tokyo CPI and Fed hike odds watched.
AUD/USD Slips Below 0.7000 as RBA Governor Dampens Further Tightening Bets Ahead of CPI

Written on July 29, 2026 at 4:51 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slips below 0.7000 as RBA Governor dampens tightening expectations; traders await CPI, Fed, key technicals.
Australian dollar slips as June CPI undershoots forecasts, cooling RBA tightening bets

Written on July 29, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Australia’s CPI eased to 3.8% in June, missing forecasts, weakening AUD and reducing RBA hike odds.
Inflation Erodes Dollar Purchasing Power as Gold Gains and Traders Turn to Options Strategies

Written on July 29, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
Inflation has eroded dollar purchasing power since 1971; traders should hedge with gold, miners, and DXY puts.