Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156US Dollar Holds Firm as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand
Written on July 9, 2026 at 7:10 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The US dollar remained supported by safe-haven demand as renewed US-Iran tensions increased geopolitical uncertainty. *Rising oil prices lifted inflation expectations, driving Treasury yields higher and strengthening the greenback through wider yield differentials. *The June FOMC minutes reinforced the Fed’s higher-for-longer stance, with policymakers highlighting persistent upside inflation risks. Market Summary: The USContinue Reading
Gold Slips as Dollar, Real Yields Override Haven Demand
Written on July 9, 2026 at 7:08 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Gold extended its decline as a stronger U.S. Dollar and rising Treasury yields outweighed safe-haven demand, pushing prices below the key $4,100 level. *Higher oil prices have reignited inflation concerns, reinforcing expectations of a higher-for-longer Fed policy stance and increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. *Gold is expected to trade inContinue Reading
Yen’s Near-Term Volatility Persists, But Policy Pivot Offers Glimmer of Hope
Written on July 9, 2026 at 7:05 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways *The Japanese Yen is expected to trade with a weak-to-range-bound bias as investors focus on BoJ guidance, Japanese bond auctions, U.S. economic data, and oil price movements. *A more hawkish Bank of Japan or stronger domestic bond demand could provide temporary support by reinforcing expectations for further policy normalization. *While additional BoJ tighteningContinue Reading
