Monthly Archives: July 2026
South Korea PPI Accelerates to 8.6% as Markets Weigh Bank of Korea’s Higher-for-Longer Stance
Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:29 am, by josephine
South Korea’s June PPI rose 8.6%, signaling persistent inflation, higher yields, equity downside, and won weakness.
USD/CNH drifts lower, downside bias holds as support at 6.7600 stays intact
Written on July 22, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
USD/CNH falls to 6.7700, downside bias persists; support 6.7600 holds, resistance 6.7820 caps further moves.
Dollar rises as US–Iran tensions lift oil, revive inflation fears and spur yen intervention talk
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:59 am, by josephine
Dollar strengthens on Iran tensions, oil and gold surge; traders eye options amid volatility and intervention risks.
API reports US crude inventories rise 2.603m barrels, defying expectations for a 1.5m draw
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:29 am, by josephine
API reported US crude inventories rose 2.603 million barrels, defying 1.5 million draw expectations, impacting near-term pricing.
Reuters poll sees Fed holding rates through year as markets price late-2026 hike risk
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:29 am, by josephine
Reuters poll signals Fed holding rates this year despite sticky inflation, while markets price late-year hikes.
China mobilises regulators and state funds to steady A-shares as derivatives traders eye volatility fade
Written on July 22, 2026 at 3:00 am, by josephine
China steadies A-shares with state buying; traders sell OTM puts, use call spreads, calendar spreads.
Dollar-yen hits 40-year high as Red Sea oil risks stoke intervention fears
Written on July 22, 2026 at 2:59 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hits 40-year highs near 163 as oil tanker threats lift dollar; Japan intervention risks loom.
Rollover Fees Explained: How Forex Swap Rates & Rollover Rates Work
Written on July 22, 2026 at 2:38 am, by josephine
Rollover fees in forex can quietly affect overnight trades. Learn what they are, how swap rates are calculated, and how carry traders use rate differences.
USD/KRW Tests 200-Day Average After Double-Top Rejection as Won Support Firms
Written on July 22, 2026 at 2:29 am, by josephine
USD/KRW failed twice at 1,561, tests 200-DMA; break risks 1,461, rebounds capped near 1,491.
USD/CAD edges above 1.4100 as US threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, volatility rises
Written on July 22, 2026 at 2:00 am, by josephine
USD/CAD climbs above 1.4100 as 50% US tariff threat boosts volatility; markets eye BoC/Fed hikes.
