Stronger US rate hike expectations and geopolitical risks offset Canada’s solid retail sales and higher oil prices. The USD/CAD pair climbed to 1.4088 on Thursday, recovering from an intraday low of 1.4056, as the US Dollar strengthened amid escalating Middle East tensions
EUR/USD falls to 1.1385 after the ECB maintains rates, while USD strengthens amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The European Central Bank kept its key interest rates unchanged at its July meeting, with the main refinancing rate held at 2.4%, the marg
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley highlights the strong year-to-date performance of the Australian Dollar (AUD), supported by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish stance and Australia’s commodity-linked profile. However, Foley notes headwinds from a firme
The USD is moving higher as yields continue to move higher. The 10 year yield is trading at the highest level since January 2025 The 2 year is at the highest level since February 2025. Crude oil prices are also an influence with the price moving above $91 for the fi
France’s regulator blocked Polymarket citing illegal gambling risks, despite the platform disabling trading for French users in November 2024. Polymarket announced plans to challenge France’s nationwide block of its website, arguing the measure is disproportionate. The pla
Improving spot flows and hedge unwinding support the Euro, though weak forward demand caps broader conviction before the ECB decision. The Euro is stabilizing ahead of the European Central Bank’s decision, driven by rising spot demand and hedge unwinding. EUR/USD is seeing
EFG International has reported revenue-generating assets under management (AUM) of SFr196.3bn ($240.73bn) at the end of June 2026, representing a 21% increase from a year earlier. Net profit for the first half was SFr184.6m, up 5% from the H1 2025 and 13% from H2 2025, exc
WTI crude hits $90.95 and Brent reaches $98.91 amid risk aversion and geopolitical concerns driving safe-haven flows. Oil prices surged to six-week highs as escalating Middle East tensions fueled risk aversion, pushing WTI crude to $90.95 and Brent to $98.91. The rally ext
Analysts cite US economic strength, Fed policy expectations, and foreign demand for securities as key supports for USD. The US Dollar Index remains near weekly highs as elevated Treasury yields bolster its position. Recent gains reflect persistent US economic outperformanc
Markets price 2-3 additional ECB rate increases, with a September hike nearly fully priced in amid rising energy costs. Euro-zone short-term yields have surged to year-to-date highs as investors price in 2-3 further European Central Bank rate hikes. The shift follows risin
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