
United States Dollar Index holds above 101.00 on Middle East tensions
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:18:52 -0400

Canadian Dollar edges lower as US launches new wave of strikes against Iran
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:07:22 -0400

The EUR/INR has the potential for a limited upside push amid the renewed geopolitical escalation in the Middle East.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400

The dollar strengthened against most currencies due to renewed Middle East conflict. This conflict fueled inflation fears and increased rate hike prospects from central banks.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:50:12 -0400

Japanese Yen weakens vs USD as Iran tensions and rate gap counter intervention risks
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:44:09 -0400

The latest CFTC Commitment of Traders (COT) report reveals a notable shift in FX futures positioning. Japanese yen bears are finally capitulating, aggregate US dollar bullish exposure has climbed to a 20-year high, and bearish positioning against the euro, Canadian dollar and New Zealand dollar continues to build.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:35:00 -0400

New Zealand Dollar declines as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:17:47 -0400

British Pound remains depressed below 1.3400 as escalating US-Iran tensions underpin USD
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:03:07 -0400

WTI surges above $74.00 as US-Iran strikes reignite Hormuz risks
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:52:59 -0400

The Indian rupee is projected for a slight recovery in coming months. Economists anticipate the rupee will rise just above 94 to the dollar.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:01:26 -0400

Australian Dollar declines below 0.6950 as US, Iran launch new round of strikes
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:19:01 -0400

We just had the one data point on the agenda today: NZ services sector returns to growth as PSI hits 50.6 in June NZ's BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 50.6 in June from 48.0 in May, moving back into expansion for the first time since January, though BusinessNZ called the recovery tentative. This article was written by fl6553e4b45d84486a91658a8b3f02bf22 at investinglive.com.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:44:30 -0400

June's move back above the 50.0 breakeven line offers the first tangible sign that New Zealand's services sector, which makes up the bulk of the economy, is stabilising after a prolonged soft patch, and combined with the reported surge in the manufacturing index it strengthens the case for a pickup in headline GDP growth toward around 2.0%. The narrow breadth of the improvement, with only New Orders and Deliveries clearly in expansion while Employment lags at 48.8, suggests the recovery is fragile and vulnerable to any renewed weakening in household spending.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:36:16 -0400

New Zealand Business NZ PSI rose from previous 47.5 to 50.6 in June
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:32:19 -0400

A combined autumn fiscal statement covering both tax measures and departmental budgets would represent a significant shift in UK fiscal signalling, potentially giving gilt markets and sterling traders a single, higher-stakes event to price rather than two separate exercises spread across the year. Bundling a land tax proposal, utilities nationalisation plans and a firmer 3.5% of GDP defence spending commitment into one announcement would sharpen investor focus on Burnham's fiscal direction well ahead of the next election, but the compressed three-month negotiating window for departmental settlements raises the risk of policy slippage or market unease if talks run into difficulty.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:35:13 -0400

The widening of Iranian strikes to Qatar and the UAE, states that had avoided attack for months, signals a material escalation that traders will read as a fresh supply-risk premium event rather than a contained flare-up. With Tehran again declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and warning vessels against unauthorised transit, expect renewed upward pressure on benchmark crude and freight and war-risk insurance rates, even as the US insists traffic is still flowing via a southern route.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:32:43 -0400

The coming week is headlined by two events that have the potential to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy and drive volatility across the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, equities, and precious metals.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:36:17 -0400

Broader crude oil oversupply risks continue to weigh on the recent 10%+ rebound in prices following the latest strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. While geopolitical tensions continue to support risk premiums, technical levels remain well respected and will be key in determining the next major move for WTI and Brent crude.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:26:06 -0400

Japanese Yen Forecast: J.P. Morgan Says Retail Investors Are Still Betting on Intervention The Japanese Yen remains under pressure against the US Dollar, but J.P.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0400

The British Pound traded close to recent highs on Monday after Pantheon Macroeconomics said the UK economy continues to show surprising resilience, although renewed Middle East tensions have increased the risk of higher inflation and further Bank of England tightening. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded around 1.3366, while.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400