Monthly Archives: September 2026
Nordea sees ECB delivering two 25bp hikes in 2027 as energy costs lift market pricing
Written on September 18, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Nordea forecasts two more 25bp ECB hikes in December and March 2027 despite higher market pricing.
Yen weakens above 157 as Bank of Japan hikes to 1.25% amid split vote and soft CPI
Written on September 18, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
BoJ hiked to 1.25%, yet yen weakened; USD/JPY above 157 as markets priced move; traders favor calls.
US Industrial Output Stalls in August, Missing Forecast and Fueling Bets on Fed Rate Cuts
Written on September 18, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by josephine
US industrial production flat in August, missing forecasts; cooling manufacturing raises volatility, boosts rate-cut bets, hedging.
Bank of England holds rates as QT overhaul caps long-end Gilt yields and weighs on sterling
Written on September 18, 2026 at 3:51 pm, by josephine
Bank of England held rates, hinted November hike; overhauled QT to curb long-end yields, easing sterling volatility.
Mexico’s Private Spending Growth Slows, Reinforcing Banxico Rate-Cut Outlook and Peso Hedging Strategies
Written on September 18, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
Mexico private spending slowed to 2.1% in Q2, signaling cooling demand and supporting rate-cut, hedging strategies.
Gold Retreats from $4,400 as Fed’s Hawkish Path Lifts Dollar and Buoys Oil
Written on September 18, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by josephine
Gold retreats from $4,400 as hawkish Fed, firm yields and rebounding oil pressure prices; range-bound ahead.
Sterling Slips as Bank of England Holds Rates, Pauses Gilt Sales and Highlights Tougher Inflation Path
Written on September 18, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
BoE held rates at 3.75%, warned tougher inflation outlook; gilts rallied on QT pause, sterling slid.
Fed’s unanimous rate rise lifts dollar, pushes EUR/USD below 1.15 as markets eye December hike
Written on September 18, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by josephine
Fed lifts rates to 3.75%-4.00%, signals further tightening; dollar surges, EUR/USD dips; traders brace for December hike.
Austria’s Q2 GDP slips as ECB lifts rates and energy inflation risks rise
Written on September 18, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by josephine
Austria’s GDP dips as energy prices rise; ECB hikes to 2.5%, prompting hedging strategies across rates, energy.
BoJ hike fails to lift yen as BoE pauses gilt sales, oil slides and tech bets build
Written on September 18, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
BOJ hikes despite soft CPI; yen weakens, BOE pauses gilt sales, oil slips, tech AI ramps.
