Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Euro Consolidates Ahead of GDP Release as ECB Holds Firm
Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:22 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Friday’s eurozone GDP release will be a key test for the euro, offering fresh insight into the region’s economic recovery following a period of mixed growth signals. *The ECB has maintained a cautious stance, balancing moderating inflation against growth risks. This approach has helped provide intermittent support for the euro through relative yieldContinue Reading
Crude Climbs as Hormuz Disruption Intensifies
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:54 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil remains bullish as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Middle East tensions keep supply risks elevated. *Brent approaches $90 and WTI tops $83, reflecting a persistent geopolitical risk premium. *The sharp US crude inventory build could cap WTI’s upside if confirmed by EIA data. Market Summary: Crude oil remains one of the strongestContinue Reading
CPI in Focus as Dollar and Gold Face Conflicting Forces
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:45 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *USD remains range-bound ahead of US CPI, with weaker labor data limiting upside while rising oil prices keep inflation concerns elevated. *Gold remains supported by safe-haven demand and softer Fed expectations, though a hotter CPI could trigger profit-taking. *Oil prices continue to rise as US-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruptions threaten global supply, addingContinue Reading
