Monthly Archives: September 2026
Brazil’s August Trade Surplus Tops Forecasts, Offering Near-Term Support for the Real and Derivatives Plays
Written on September 5, 2026 at 4:26 am, by josephine
Brazil’s August trade surplus hit $7.39bn, beating forecasts, supporting BRL strength and bullish derivative strategies.
Baker Hughes US oil rig count edges up to 449, signalling steady domestic output
Written on September 5, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
Baker Hughes rig count rose to 449; drilling remains subdued, supporting oil prices and favoring bullish options.
Nordea Sees Eurozone Inflation Above ECB Target Until 2027, Keeping Rate Rises in Focus
Written on September 5, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
Nordea expects Eurozone inflation above ECB target until 2027; core above 2% through 2028, supporting hawkish trades.
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack Says Policy Not Restrictive, Flags Higher Rates as Inflation Stays Above 3%
Written on September 5, 2026 at 2:27 am, by josephine
Hammack says Fed policy isn’t restrictive; inflation above 3% may require rate hikes, boosting yield volatility risks.
CBRT Liquidity Normalisation Pulls TLREF to Policy Rate as Markets Price Year-End Cuts
Written on September 5, 2026 at 2:26 am, by josephine
CBRT liquidity normalization pulls TLREF to 37%; ING expects steady September, then two cuts to 35%, easing yields.
AUD/USD rebounds as dollar rally fades after US payrolls, Fed hike odds rise
Written on September 5, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7206 as dollar gains fade; focus shifts to Fed hike odds, inflation data.
Gold slips after robust US payrolls lifts dollar and rate-hike odds ahead of inflation data
Written on September 5, 2026 at 1:26 am, by josephine
Gold slides after strong US payrolls; hawkish Fed expectations lift dollar and yields, boosting volatility. Options favored.
Dollar Index pares gains as BoJ hike chatter returns, focus turns to US inflation data
Written on September 5, 2026 at 12:27 am, by josephine
Dollar’s rally fades near DXY 100 as BoJ hike bets return; markets await CPI, positioning cools.
Dow dips as blowout US payrolls lift September rate-hike odds; trade threat adds pressure
Written on September 5, 2026 at 12:26 am, by josephine
Dow hovers near 53,400 as strong jobs lift hike odds; trade threats and inflation fuel volatility.
Sterling recoups losses as US payrolls jolt GBP/USD; Bailey comments weigh on rate hopes
Written on September 4, 2026 at 11:25 pm, by josephine
Sterling rebounded after NFP-driven dip, but Bailey’s dovish tone kept GBP/USD capped near 1.3550.
