Monthly Archives: September 2026
Chicago Fed activity index edges higher in August, reinforcing soft-landing narrative

Written on September 21, 2026 at 3:51 pm, by josephine
CFNAI improved to -0.04, signaling soft-landing conditions; favor range-bound option selling and measured rate strategies.
Yen Slides as Bank of Japan Lifts Rate to 1.25% but Offers Limited Guidance

Written on September 21, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
Yen weakened despite BOJ raising rates to 1.25%, as limited guidance left markets focused on yield spreads.
Commercial hedgers’ outsized net shorts raise late-cycle warning for gold, silver and copper

Written on September 21, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
COT data flagged rare silver Commercial net-long near 2018 lows; today extremes warn gold, silver, copper overheating.
Gold Dips as Fed Hike Bets Lift Dollar; Oil Retreat Caps Treasury Yields

Written on September 21, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by josephine
Gold slips to $4,360 as Fed hike expectations and firmer dollar weigh; oil weakness limits yield surge.
USD/CAD Breaks Higher as Fed Hawkishness and Softer Oil Weigh on Loonie

Written on September 21, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD breaks above 1.3880, trading near 1.4020; hawkish Fed and weaker oil keep bullish momentum.
WTI Slides Below $94 as Saudi Exports Rise and Middle East Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Written on September 21, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
WTI falls below $94 as Saudi exports rise, but Middle East tensions spur recovery-focused option strategies.
US equity futures gain as crude eases; Middle East diplomacy and Fed tightening in focus

Written on September 21, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
US stock futures rose on easing crude, amid Middle East diplomacy hopes and looming Fed hike risks.
Fed hawkish hike lifts dollar as options traders position for gradual gains against G10 peers

Written on September 21, 2026 at 10:51 am, by josephine
Fed hikes 25bp, signals possible further tightening; dollar rises gradually as data confirm resilience; options favor bullish USD.
SHEINUSD Holds Near $4.72 as Traders Assess Post-IPO Price Action

Written on September 21, 2026 at 10:47 am, by josephine
SHEINUSD trades near $4.72 after Shein’s Hong Kong debut as traders assess its reduced valuation, slower growth and post-IPO sentiment.
China50 Gains as Markets Await Trump-Xi Trade Meeting

Written on September 21, 2026 at 10:45 am, by josephine
China50 trades near 14,457 as traders assess resilient Chinese trade activity and prepare for the September 24 Trump-Xi summit, where trade, tariffs and AI are expected to dominate discussions.