Oil markets moved back to the centre of global risk sentiment on Monday as Brent crude traded above $90 a barrel, while rising long-end Treasury yields added pressure on equity valuations. The move followed renewed escalation around the Gulf region and…
Bank of Korea Rate Hike Puts the Won and Asian Policy in Focus
The Bank of Korea raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on 16 July 2026, delivering its first increase in three and a half years. The unanimous decision reflected a combination of stronger economic activity, inflation remaining above…
Hormuz Shock Sends Oil Higher as Dollar and Yields Test Global Markets
Oil markets moved sharply higher as renewed Gulf tensions brought the Strait of Hormuz back into focus, reviving concerns over energy supply, inflation and broader risk sentiment. The move did not stay confined to crude oil. Global equities came under pressure,…
China Factory Prices Rise as Energy Costs Test Global Risk Sentiment
China factory-gate inflation accelerated in June, adding a fresh macro signal for global markets already focused on energy costs, supply chains and central-bank policy paths. The move matters because producer prices can affect corporate margins, commodity demand, inflation expectations and broader…
RBNZ Rate Hike Lifts Kiwi as Central Bank Divergence Returns to FX Markets
The New Zealand dollar strengthened after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its official cash rate, giving currency markets a fresh central-bank catalyst at a time when traders are already watching inflation, energy prices, and diverging policy paths across major…
Soft U.S. Jobs Data Shifts Fed Outlook as Dollar Falls
U.S. labour-market data has returned to the centre of global market attention after June payroll growth slowed more than expected. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payroll employment rose by 57,000 in June, while the unemployment rate was…
Chip Selloff Tests Asia Markets as AI Rally Faces Risks
Asian equity markets came under pressure as a sharp selloff in chip-related shares raised fresh questions about the strength and durability of this year’s AI-led market rally. The move was most visible in South Korea and Japan, where major semiconductor names…
Yen Hits 40-Year Low as Dollar Strength Shakes FX
The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level against the US dollar in roughly four decades, putting foreign exchange markets back on alert for possible policy action from Tokyo. The move has pushed USD/JPY above the 162 level, a zone…
Dollar Strength Pressures Gold and Yen as Fed Bets Reprice Markets
The US dollar remains one of the main drivers across global markets as traders reassess the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. The move is pressuring gold, pushing the Japanese yen toward intervention-sensitive levels, and influencing sentiment across currencies, metals and broader…
US Dollar’s Best Month in a Year Puts Markets on Alert
The US dollar is heading for its strongest monthly performance in nearly a year, supported by elevated Treasury yields, changing Federal Reserve expectations and renewed uncertainty in the Gulf. The move is affecting major currency pairs while adding pressure across gold,…