Monthly Archives: July 2026
Wells Fargo lifts 2026 global growth view, trims inflation as central bank paths diverge

Written on July 17, 2026 at 9:29 pm, by josephine
Wells Fargo sees 2026 GDP at 2.7%, CPI 4.3%; diverging central-bank paths drive derivative trading opportunities.
Hammack warns broad inflation pressures as energy, insurance and AI data centres add strain

Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:59 pm, by josephine
Hammack warns broad inflation persists; businesses urge action as consumers despair amid energy, insurance, supply-chain, AI pressures.
EUR/USD edges lower as markets await ECB decision, with implied volatility muted and support in focus

Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:59 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD dips in quiet trade ahead of ECB; low volatility, stable inflation, focus on 1.1395–1.1405 support.
Gold hovers below $4,000 as firmer dollar and Middle East tensions sustain weekly decline

Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:30 pm, by josephine
Gold slips near $3,992 as stronger dollar and Fed hike odds weigh, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Canada’s June CPI Seen Easing to 2.9% as Energy Drags, Core Holds Near 2%

Written on July 17, 2026 at 8:29 pm, by josephine
Canada’s June CPI seen easing to 2.9% as energy drags; core steady; traders eye bonds, CAD puts.
Michigan consumer expectations rise to 54, lifting US spending outlook and reshaping rates bets

Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:59 pm, by josephine
Michigan’s Consumer Expectations Index surged to 54 in July, boosting optimism and shaping bullish, hedged trading strategies.
University of Michigan one-year inflation expectations dip, easing Fed pressure and boosting bonds, equities and euro

Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:59 pm, by josephine
UoM one-year inflation expectations fell to 4.2%, signaling cooling pressures, easing Fed hikes, boosting bonds, stocks.
US five-year inflation expectations ease to 3.3%, complicating Fed rate-cut outlook

Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by josephine
University of Michigan five-year inflation expectations eased to 3.3% in July, shaping policy, bonds, equities, dollar.
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast, Testing Rate-Cut Hopes and Lifting Yield and Dollar Outlook

Written on July 17, 2026 at 7:29 pm, by josephine
Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 54.4 in July, beating forecasts and signaling resilience that may delay rate cuts.
ING sees dollar implied volatility at post-2021 low, warning of upside risk despite calm markets

Written on July 17, 2026 at 6:59 pm, by josephine
ING: DXY one-month implied volatility sinks below 5.5%, near 2021 lows; calm may soon reverse.