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FX Watch: NZD/CAD and AUD/NZD Set Up for a Positive NZ Jobs Surprise
A solid New Zealand jobs report could put Kiwi strength in play, with NZD/CAD and AUD/NZD offering two different routes.
Event Guide: New Zealand Employment Report (Q2 2026)
New Zealand’s jobs report could shake the Kiwi, but the bigger move may depend on what markets read between the lines.
TA Alert of the Day: Could EUR/USD Be Setting Up for a Pullback?
EUR/USD flashes a bearish Stochastic crossover in overbought territory. Is momentum fading, or is this just a pause in the uptrend?
Fundie Snapshot: Australian Dollar for Aug. 3, 2026
Australia’s cash rate is 4.35% and Governor Bullock says the board is prepared to raise it further. Then Q2 inflation undershot forecasts and the August hike disappeared from market pricing. This edition lays out the data on both sides so you can decide.
Financial & Forex Market Recap – August 3, 2026
Oil tumbled and stocks rallied Monday on Iran de-escalation hopes and a blowout ISM report, while confirmed U.S.-Japan yen intervention kept forex traders on alert.
ISM Manufacturing Sentiment Hits 4-Year High
U.S. factory activity grew at its fastest pace since 2022 in July, beating forecasts, but rising prices from tariffs and the Iran war complicate the Fed’s move.
Do You Take Responsibility For Your Forex Trades?
Instead of taking responsibility for a bad trade, we blame the market, our broker, and even the cat outside the window. Are you guilty of these habits?
Chart Art: EUR/USD Breakout Setup Above 1.1500
EUR/USD just broke above a multi-month trend line resistance! Will this lead to a trend reversal for the pair?
Why the BOJ’s Guidance Did More for the Yen Than Intervention
Japan’s suspected yen intervention sparked the rally, but BOJ guidance may matter more for whether the currency’s gains can last.
USD/JPY Analysis for August 3, 2026: Will the Intervention Snapback Hold Until the US NFP?
USD/JPY fell hard last week after Japan appeared to step into the market and buy yen. Will the drop extend or can the dollar reclaim dominance?
The Hormuz ‘Deal’ Nobody in Iran Has Confirmed, And Why It Matters
President Trump announced Sunday he’s holding off on new strikes against Iran, citing progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s how crude oil reacted.
Fundies Cheat Sheet: August 3–7, 2026
Four labor prints, two ISM surveys, and a Hormuz deal Tehran has not confirmed. Six weighted lanes and ATR-sized levels for the week of August 3.
Fundies Cheat Sheets Recap: Jul 27–31, 2026
The Fed held with no guidance, the dollar closed the weakest major, and Sunday’s 7,289 marker came within four points of the S&P’s low. Full grade inside.
Financial & Forex Weekly Recap: July 27 – 31, 2026
The Fed skipped forward guidance, Japan appeared to buy yen in size, and chip stocks crashed then roared back. A full recap of the July 27-31 week.
BOJ Holds Interest Rate at 1.0%, Hints At Hike
The Bank of Japan held rates at 1% in July 2026, but overnight yen intervention and hawkish comments point to a hike as soon as September.
EUR/USD Analysis for July 31, 2026: Euro Bulls Face a Key Breakout Test
EUR/USD is pressing into a key technical zone as shifting rate expectations and mixed momentum set up an eventful week ahead.
4 Steps to Mentally Prepare for Full-Time Trading
If you’re determined to make full-time trading work for you, then here are four simple steps you can take.
Why Softer PCE Failed to Settle the Fed Debate
June’s PCE report cooled inflation hopes, exposed consumer strain, and left the dollar facing a wide open Fed debate ahead.
Chart Art: GBP/CHF Range Support Setup Above 1.0800
GBP/CHF found support after a sharp selloff, but consolidation now leaves traders watching for either a range hold or breakout.
BOE’s Hawkish Split: What It All Means for Sterling
The BOE kept rates unchanged despite a split vote, and the reasoning behind that split shows how central banks weigh war-driven energy shocks against inflation targets.
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