Here is a few minute video where I try to sketch out the significant developments last week, including the Fed's hawkish hold, BOJ rate hike, and the by-election in the UK, whose effects may not have run their course yet.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:11:35 -0400
Breaking: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire deal violation
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:19:21 -0400
Last week was momentous. There was a fragile 60-day de-escalation during negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:59:54 -0400
A week that began with optimism over falling oil prices ended with markets fixated on the prospect of renewed Federal Reserve tightening. The peace dividend from the US-Iran agreement continued to push energy prices lower and helped support risk sentiment.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:23:16 -0400
The US Dollar has regained momentum following June's Federal Reserve meeting, prompting HSBC to abandon its previously cautious stance and forecast a stronger greenback across most major currencies. The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) traded at 1.1468 on Thursday, down sharply from June highs above 1.1660 as markets reacted to.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400
The Japanese Yen remained under pressure this week, with the Dollar to Yen exchange rate (USD/JPY) trading near 161.31, close to its highest levels of 2026 after rising from around 155.0 in April. The move reflects both broad US Dollar strength and lingering concerns that the Bank of Japan remains well behind other major central banks in.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400
The Pound Sterling recovered some ground on Friday after the Bank of England's latest policy decision, with GBP/USD rising 0.25% to 1.3235 after touching a three-month low near 1.3164 earlier in the week. Goldman Sachs believes the BoE is becoming increasingly comfortable keeping rates unchanged as inflation pressures ease and energy.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0400
Brent at $80: Did the market buy the Iran deal twice?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:09:51 -0400
The Euro sinks on its own rate hike
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:01:01 -0400
The Australian Dollar looks for an excuse to break ranks
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:58:52 -0400
The US Dollar remembers how to rally
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:54:16 -0400
Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar loses momentum ahead of key US inflation data
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:43:23 -0400
Natural gas ends the week in a tight doji range near $3.25, with key support and resistance levels positioning the market for a potential breakout or breakdown.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:39:31 -0400
The Strait of Hormuz remains the most important pressure point in global Energy markets.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:26:35 -0400
Iran wants Israel to stop its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:38:58 -0400
Australian Dollar trades little changed as hawkish Fed and RBA outlooks collide
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:24:43 -0400
Japanese Yen pares losses as US Dollar momentum fades despite hawkish Fed stance
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:37:15 -0400
Swiss Franc sinks by design, not by peace
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400
New Zealand Dollar extends decline as Fed tightening expectations support US Dollar
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:37:33 -0400
British Pound rebounds as holiday-thinned trade slows USD bulls
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:29:53 -0400
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