Monthly Archives: July 2026
Commerzbank Sees Softer US Jobs Data Keeping Fed Rates on Hold Through 2026
Written on July 2, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank says weak June jobs, lower oil, easing inflation make Fed rate hike unlikely; policy steady.
Indonesia markets steady as oil pullback aids rupiah, while foreign bond inflows rise
Written on July 2, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by josephine
Indonesia’s rupiah and bonds stabilized as oil fell; foreigners bought IDR debt, equities lag, volatility opportunities.
Rupiah steadies as oil pullback supports IDR bonds, with USD/IDR cautious below 18,000
Written on July 2, 2026 at 10:20 pm, by josephine
Indonesia markets steadied as oil fell; rupiah lagged, foreign bond inflows rose; yields await 7% break.
USD/JPY slides below 161 as weak US payrolls fuel dovish Fed bets, intervention risk rises
Written on July 2, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY slid near 161 after weak payrolls hit the dollar, boosting Fed-cut odds and intervention risk.
Gold rallies past $4,100 as weak US payrolls sink dollar and temper Fed hike bets
Written on July 2, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by josephine
Gold jumps to $4,120 as weak US jobs sink dollar, cut Fed hike odds; oil slumps.
EIA reports larger US natural gas inventory build, pressuring futures as summer-demand risks loom
Written on July 2, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
EIA reported an 87 Bcf gas storage build, above forecasts, pressuring prices amid volatile summer demand.
Euro climbs as weak US payrolls soften Fed hike bets, pressuring dollar
Written on July 2, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by josephine
Euro rises to nine-day high as weak US jobs data lowers Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar.
BoE’s Mann Flags Potential ‘Activist’ Move as Sticky Services Inflation Complicates Rate-Cut Bets
Written on July 2, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
BoE’s Mann warns “activist” tightening may be needed if inflation expectations worsen; rates likely higher-for-longer amid sticky services inflation.
Thailand Enters 2Q26 Firmer as Exports Lift Outlook, Bank of Thailand Holds Rates at 1.00%
Written on July 2, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by josephine
Thailand enters 2Q26 stronger on exports and tech investment; weak domestic demand keeps rates steady.
Sintra Signals Central Banks Pivot from Forward Guidance to Data-led Framework Guidance
Written on July 2, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
Sintra signals central banks shifting from forward guidance to data-driven framework guidance using real-time AI monitoring.
