Americas Insights

July 27, 2026

USD/JPY flows: Waiting for BoJ

July 27, 2026 4:33 AM UTC

USD/JPY unchanged since open

FX Weekly Strategy: Europe, Jul 27-31

July 27, 2026 4:15 AM UTC

FOMC Unchanged policy with an unspoken tightening bias
U.S. Q2 GDP and PCE
BOE Hawkish Noises
Canada Heading for a healthy Q2 GDP

AUD/USD flows: Risk Mood Upbeat

July 27, 2026 3:56 AM UTC

The U.S. and Iran Pause Exchanging Missiles

Chart GBP/USD Update: Higher in range from 1.3300 support

July 27, 2026 2:14 AM UTC

Higher in range from test of strong support at the 1.3300 May low as prices consolidate sharp drop from the 1.3550 mid-July high

Chart EUR/USD Update: Turned up from 1.1362 low

July 27, 2026 2:00 AM UTC

Bounce at the open see prices turning up from the 1.1362 low to consolidate losses from the 1.1482 high to retest 1.1400/10

Chart USD/JPY Update: Settled back from multi-year high

July 27, 2026 1:03 AM UTC

Settled back from multi-year high just beneath resistance at the 164.00 level

Chart NZD/USD Update: Turned up from .5770/50 support

July 27, 2026 12:43 AM UTC

Bounce from the .5770/50 support see prices back in consolidation at the .5815/00 area

Chart AUD/USD Update: Extend consolidation at .7000

July 27, 2026 12:23 AM UTC

Little change, as prices turned back up to start the week at the .7000 level and extend consolidation within the .6960/.7020 area

July 24, 2026

Chart USD/CAD Update: Consolidating - background studies under pressure

July 24, 2026 3:31 PM UTC

Still little change, as the test above congestion resistance at 1.4100 gives way to a pullback into renewed consolidation within the 1.4050 - 1.4100 range

FX Weekly Strategy: Asia, Jul 27-31

July 24, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

FOMC Unchanged policy with an unspoken tightening bias
U.S. Q2 GDP and PCE
BOE Hawkish Noises
Canada Heading for a healthy Q2 GDP

Preview: Due July 27 - U.S. June Durable Goods Orders - Aircraft to bounce, ex transport slower but still firm

July 24, 2026 2:58 PM UTC

We expect a 3.7% increase in June durable goods orders after a 4.5% May decline as aircraft regain strength after a sharp dip in May, with a 0.9% increase ex transport, still firm, but less so than in most recent months.

DM Data Week Ahead: July 27-30

July 24, 2026 2:33 PM UTC

Key events are Fed and BOE meeting, though BOJ will also attract attention, Key data is Q2 U.S. GDP.

Chart AUD/USD Update: Consolidating - studies under pressure

July 24, 2026 1:23 PM UTC

Little change, as prices extend cautious trade within the 0.6950 - 0.7000 range

Chart USD/JPY Update: Balanced at December 1986 highs - background studies positive

July 24, 2026 1:07 PM UTC

Little change, as mixed/negative intraday studies and flat overbought daily stochastics keep near-term sentiment cautious

This week's five highlights

July 24, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

ECB 50% Probability for September Hike
UK Fiscal Policy and the New Chancellor
U.S. June A Subdued month for Industrial Production
Cautious trade for DXY
USD/JPY Consolidating for test of 164.00

Chart EUR/CAD Update: Consolidating test of support - studies under pressure

July 24, 2026 10:41 AM UTC

The anticipated test of support at congestion around 1.6000 and the 1.6020 Fibonacci retracement is giving way to consolidation

FX Daily Strategy: North America, Jul 24

July 24, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

U.S. July S&P Manufacturing PMI to be strong
And New Home Sales A correction higher
May not be the key Trigger for DXY

Psychology for major markets July 24

July 24, 2026 9:17 AM UTC

A Friday Chop

Ghana Country Risk Rating

July 24, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Yemen remains at a medium rating.

Chart USD/CHF Update: Fresh year highs - strong resistance at 0.8220

July 24, 2026 8:25 AM UTC

Anticipated gains have posted a fresh year high at 0.8180

Chart USD Index DXY Update: Immediate gains to remain limited

July 24, 2026 8:15 AM UTC

Consolidation has given way to a sharp bounce to resistance at 101.50

Chart EUR/USD Update: Choppy in range - background studies under pressure

July 24, 2026 7:44 AM UTC

The break of 1.1400 has extended below the 1.1377 weekly low of 13 July to reach 1.1365~

Chart GBP/USD Update: Consolidating test of 1.3300

July 24, 2026 7:26 AM UTC

Anticipated losses have reached congestion support at 1.3300

Trump: Tariffs 2.0

July 24, 2026 7:16 AM UTC

• Replacing section 122 at 10% with section 301 at 10-12.5% is unlikely to have much lasting economic impact in itself. However, the Trump administration are also undertaking section 301 investigation against 16 countries on excess production, with the report and new tariffs expected in A

AUD/USD flows: Risk Turning Sour

July 24, 2026 5:23 AM UTC

Risk Turning Sour