Monthly Archives: October 2026
US corn outlook reset as USDA lifts yield; stronger dollar and fund longs weigh on futures
Written on October 19, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
USDA’s surprise WASDE boosted corn yields, strengthening stocks; dollar surge pressures exports as futures test key supports.
Bailey Sees Limited Second-Round Inflation as Sterling Eyes 1.37 Amid Bank Tax Plans
Written on October 19, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
Bailey downplays second-round inflation; markets price BoE hike as GBP/USD rebounds toward 1.3650 targets amid tax risks.
Canadian CPI Seen Rising to 3.2% as Energy Lifts Headline, Core Measures Stay Subdued
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:58 am, by josephine
Canada’s September CPI seen rising to 3.2% y/y, driven by energy; core measures stay subdued, tempering BoC response.
US oil rig count slips by three to 459, signalling modest cooling in drilling activity
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:58 am, by josephine
Baker Hughes reports US oil rigs fell three to 459, signaling slightly reduced drilling activity and spending.
Sterling Gains as Fed Offers No Rate Steer, BoE November Hike Bets Lift GBP/USD
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
Sterling gains as Fed offers no guidance and BoE hike bets grow, pushing GBP/USD above 1.3350.
Bitcoin Dips Below $82,000 as Bull-Bear Tug-of-War Contrasts With Gold’s Cautious Rebound
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
Bitcoin fell under $82K as sentiment improved; gold neared $4,200 despite bearish structure and cooling hike bets.
Gold slips on hotter US CPI, then rebounds as Treasury yields fall and Fed hike odds ease
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
Gold slips on hotter US CPI and geopolitical tensions, then rebounds as yields fall and Fed hike odds fade.
USD/CAD Slips as US Yield Drop and Dollar Weakness Lift Loonie to Two-Week High
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
USD/CAD slid to 1.4138 as Treasury yields fell, dollar weakened, and oil supported Canadian dollar strength.
EUR/USD Steadies as Eurozone–US Front‑End Spreads Narrow, French OAT Stress Stabilises
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:54 am, by josephine
EUR/USD gained support as Fed comments narrowed spreads; French stress steadied; ECB hike doubts linger; rebound eyed.
US Inflation Reheats as Diesel Surge Lifts Producer Prices and Rekindles Fed Tightening Bets
Written on October 19, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
September inflation reaccelerated as diesel-driven energy and freight costs lifted CPI/PPI, heightening rate-hike and hedging needs.
