Monthly Archives: September 2026
US 4-week Treasury bill yield edges up to 3.85%, nudging short-term funding costs higher

Written on September 24, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
U.S. 4-week T-bill yield rose to 3.85%, prompting tactical hedges via SOFR, VIX, and dollar options.
Equities Slide as Oil Extends Rally; Meta Outperforms, Fueling Options Hedging and Relative-Value Trades

Written on September 24, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
Equities slid as oil climbed without clear catalyst; traders hedge indices, chase energy calls, and favor Meta.
Standard Chartered flags 2027 European elections as France’s far-right risk threatens markets

Written on September 24, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns 2027 Europe elections may shift right, boosting market volatility; France’s vote poses biggest risk.
USD/CAD hits mid-July high as Fed hike odds rise and Canada retail sales weaken

Written on September 24, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD hits mid-July highs near 1.4113 as Fed hike odds rise, while BoC stays sidelined.
US Manufacturing Revival Fosters Derivatives Plays as High-Tech Outpaces Traditional Industry

Written on September 24, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
US manufacturing rebounds; expect uneven growth as AI-linked sectors surge while traditional industries retrench; derivatives target divergence.
Dollar pullback to 1.03 DXY sets up EURUSD shorts; 10-year yield 5.13% in focus

Written on September 24, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by josephine
DXY pullback targets 1.03; EURUSD shorts near 1.15–1.1550; rates, metals ratio, Bitcoin review update.
Dollar strength and October Fed rate bets push EUR/USD towards two-month low

Written on September 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
Dollar strength and October Fed hike bets push EUR/USD to two-month low near 1.1372.
BoE’s Breeden flags persistent energy price risks as sterling stays under pressure

Written on September 24, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by josephine
BoE’s Breeden warns energy prices may stay high, risking inflation; rates could rise; sterling pressured.
Fed unanimity lifts dollar as Commerzbank trims EUR/USD year-end forecast, sees rebound by 2027

Written on September 24, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Fed’s unanimous hike boosts dollar, cuts EUR/USD forecast to 1.15; longer-term euro rebound toward 1.18 expected.
WTI Crude Seen in Buyer Accumulation Mode as Price Action Hints at Firmer Demand

Written on September 24, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
WTI shows signs of buyer accumulation, with video highlighting demand strength and suggesting near-term upside potential.