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July 15, 2026

U.S. Fed's Cook - Prudent to wait a bit for inflation to slow
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July 15, 2026 5:27 PM UTC

Fed's Cook is not yet ready to tighten, but sees risks as having shifted towards higher inflation.

Preview: Due July 31 - Canada May GDP - Heading for a healthy Q2
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July 15, 2026 5:02 PM UTC

We expect May GDP to increase by 0.1%, in line with a preliminary estimate made with April’s report, which showed a strong 0.5% increase. 

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FOMC Preview for July 29: Unchanged policy with an unspoken tightening bias
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July 15, 2026 3:52 PM UTC

The FOMC meets on July 29 in a meeting that will see no update to the dots or economic forecasts. With forward guidance now becoming limited all meetings should be seen as live, but after softer than expected June non-farm payroll and more importantly CPI data, a change in policy looks unlikely at t

Bank of Canada - Near term policy change looks less likely
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July 15, 2026 3:51 PM UTC

The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged at 2.25% as expected and while expressing increased optimism over the Canadian economy, does not appear in any hurry to change rates. The statement did state the BoC was prepared to adjust policy as needed but explicit mentions of the possibility of moves in e

FOMC Preview for July 29: Unchanged policy with an unspoken tightening bias
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July 15, 2026 3:49 PM UTC

The FOMC meets on July 29 in a meeting that will see no update to the dots or economic forecasts. With forward guidance now becoming limited all meetings should be seen as live, but after softer than expected June non-farm payroll and more importantly CPI data, a change in policy looks unlikely at t

Bank of Canada - Near term policy change looks less likely
Freemium Article

July 15, 2026 3:45 PM UTC

The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged at 2.25% as expected and while expressing increased optimism over the Canadian economy, does not appear in any hurry to change rates. The statement did state the BoC was prepared to adjust policy as needed but explicit mentions of the possibility of moves in e

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Bank of Canada - Near term policy change looks less likely
Freemium Article

July 15, 2026 3:45 PM UTC

The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged at 2.25% as expected and while expressing increased optimism over the Canadian economy, does not appear in any hurry to change rates. The statement did state the BoC was prepared to adjust policy as needed but explicit mentions of the possibility of moves in e

FX Daily Strategy: Asia, Jul 16
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July 15, 2026 2:41 PM UTC

Approaching Japan holiday, so (idle?) speculation might kick in again
Dollar still a little over-owned, while also prone to spikes

Canada: BoC's Macklem - More confident on Canadian economy, in no hurry to move rates
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July 15, 2026 2:05 PM UTC

After leaving rates unchanged BoC Governor Macklem is expressing increased confidence in Canada's economy but does not suggest any urgency to tighten policy. 

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U.S. June PPI - Lower than expected with May revised down, but still firm yr/yr
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July 15, 2026 1:09 PM UTC

June PPI is on the low side of expectations, -0.3% overall, +0.2% ex food and energy and +0.1% ex food energy and trade. The weakness can be seen as corrective from preceding strength though a downward revision to May adds to the negative surprise.

U.S. June PPI - Lower than expected with May revised down, but still firm yr/yr
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July 15, 2026 1:08 PM UTC

June PPI is on the low side of expectations, -0.3% overall, +0.2% ex food and energy and +0.1% ex food energy and trade. The weakness can be seen as corrective from preceding strength though a downward revision to May adds to the negative surprise.

USD Flows: Better inflation/sentiment mix, but relief or respite
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July 15, 2026 12:40 PM UTC

US data fits with inflation respite and sentiment lift
Question again is how durable given recent Iran impasse

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Preview: Due July 16 - U.S. June Retail Sales - Softer on gasoline, only modest underlying slowing
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July 15, 2026 11:41 AM UTC

We expect June retail sales to fall by 0.2% overall and 0.4% ex autos, though with a 0.2% rise ex auto and gasoline. Even the latter would be the slowest gain since a flat December 2025.

Europe Summary and Highlights 15 Jul
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July 15, 2026 9:39 AM UTC

US-Iran continue to exchange threats
NOK reverses chunk of yesterday's gains as CPI undershoots

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Thailand Country Risk Rating
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July 15, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Thailand remains at a medium-high rating.

FX Daily Strategy: N America, Jul 15
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July 15, 2026 8:56 AM UTC

Bank of Canada policy decision in focus
U.S. June PPI Should See Some fading from recent strength
USD/JPY Above 162.00 return focus to 162.70/84 highs

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AI Optimism and Credit Markets?
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July 15, 2026 8:05 AM UTC

·       The AI trade in financial markets is also a question of credit markets, given the scale of financing needs is using up hyperscalers free cash flow at a rapid rate and the AI labs heavy financing requirements. Credit markets could become more sensitive, if the AI labs revenue growth sl

Chart EUR/CHF Update: Consolidating
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July 15, 2026 7:33 AM UTC

Failed to sustain break above the .9265 resistance as prices reversed from .9280 high

Psychology for major markets July 15
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July 15, 2026 7:30 AM UTC

Middle East Headlines Somewhat Quiet

Chart USD/CAD Update: Consolidating at 1.4050, room for lower later
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July 15, 2026 7:05 AM UTC

Break of the 1.4115 low of last week have seen sharp losses to reach support at the 1.4050 congestion

USD, GBP/USD flows: Still exchanging Iran threats; Mansion House non-event
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July 15, 2026 6:51 AM UTC

Iran-US continue to exchange threats, Bab el-Mandeb Strait highlighted
Quiet morning; last night's Mansion House speech largely uneventful

Chart USD/CHF Update: Settled back from .8150 high
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July 15, 2026 6:44 AM UTC

Rejection from the .8150 current year high see prices back in consolidation below the .8100 level 

Chart USD Index DXY Update: Leaning lower in consolidation
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July 15, 2026 6:19 AM UTC

Leaning lower in consolidation following rejection from the 101.30 congestion

Chart USD/BRL Update: Extend losses from 5.2200 June high
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July 15, 2026 5:46 AM UTC

Break of the 5.1200 support see prices extending losses from the 5.2200 June swing high and bearish channel from December 2024

Chart USD/INR Update: Still firm above 96.0000
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July 15, 2026 5:12 AM UTC

Consolidation below 96.3000 resistance but pressure remains on the upside

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