Monthly Archives: July 2026
Yen Slides Beyond 163 as Intervention Risk Returns

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:40 am, by josephine
Key Points The Japanese yen remained under pressure on Wednesday after USDJPY climbed above 163. The pair traded near 163.24 before consolidating around 163.20, pushing the yen to its weakest level against the US dollar since late 1986 and bringing currency intervention risks back into focus. The move was driven by several factors rather than Continue Reading
Is SK Hynix (SKHY) the Next Big AI Semiconductor Trade?

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:38 am, by josephine
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global technology landscape, creating unprecedented demand for the hardware that powers today’s most advanced AI models. While companies like NVIDIA have captured a lot of the spotlight, another key player has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution—SK Hynix (SKHY). As one of the Continue Reading
PBoC Sets Weaker Yuan Fix Above Reuters Estimate, Lifting USD/CNY Upside Risks

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:30 am, by josephine
PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.7933, weaker than expected, signalling yuan softness; traders eye USD/CNY calls.
USD/JPY Holds Above 163 as Rate Gap Backs Dollar, Yen Intervention Risk Lingers

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:29 am, by josephine
USD/JPY holds above 163 as yield gap boosts dollar, but Japan intervention and Hormuz risks loom.
Japan’s June export growth tops forecasts, fuelling yen strength bets and Bank of Japan tightening speculation

Written on July 22, 2026 at 6:00 am, by josephine
Japan’s June exports jumped 19.3%, topping forecasts, signaling robust global demand and pressuring Bank of Japan tightening.
Iran warns of wider regional strikes as US hits Iran again, lifting WTI and oil volatility outlook

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:59 am, by josephine
Iran warns of broader regional strikes if US hits nuclear sites; US attacks continue, driving oil higher.
Gold climbs above $4,080 as US-Iran hostilities boost safe-haven demand and volatility strategies

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:30 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds near $4,080 as US-Iran tensions spur safe-haven demand; traders hedge volatility, energy shocks, rate hikes.
Sterling slides as UK jobs beat fails to offset softer wages and pressure on BoE outlook

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:29 am, by josephine
Sterling slides as GBP/USD breaks key EMAs; wages cool, BoE path questioned; traders eye puts ahead.
GBP/JPY Holds Above 218.00 as Burnham Lift Fades and Intervention Jitters Cap Gains

Written on July 22, 2026 at 5:00 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY consolidates near 218.20; bullish bias capped by intervention fears, with options favored for risk control.
AUD/USD stalls at 50-day EMA near 0.7000 as jobs data and RBA loom ahead

Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:59 am, by josephine
AUD/USD failed at 50-day EMA near 0.7000; geopolitics, rates and jobs/CPI/Fed events keep bearish volatility elevated.