Monthly Archives: July 2026
41654156156Loonie Eyes Hawkish Signals as BoC Holds Firm Amid Resilient Data

Written on July 14, 2026 at 8:50 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Markets widely expect the Bank of Canada to leave interest rates unchanged, with investors focusing on the policy statement and Governor’s comments for clues on the future policy path. *Strong Canadian employment and persistent inflation may encourage the BoC to adopt a more hawkish tone, boosting expectations for future rate hikes and supportingContinue Reading
Dollar Holds Firm as Middle East Tensions and Hawkish Fed Weigh on Gold

Written on July 14, 2026 at 8:43 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The US dollar remains supported by safe-haven demand as US-Iran tensions escalate. *Higher oil prices are fuelling inflation concerns, reinforcing expectations of a more hawkish Fed. *Fed Governor Waller signalled rates may need to rise if inflation remains above target. Market Summary: The US dollar remained supported near the 101 level as escalatingContinue Reading
Oil Surges as US-Iran Escalation Renews Supply Disruption Fears

Written on July 14, 2026 at 8:30 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil prices extended their rally as renewed US-Iran conflict heightened fears of supply disruptions. *The Strait of Hormuz remains the key market focus, with shipping activity slowing amid escalating military tensions. *Attacks on commercial vessels and blockade measures have increased the geopolitical risk premium in crude prices. Market Summary: Crude oil prices extendedContinue Reading
