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Financial & Forex Market Recap – July 16, 2026
A chip-led selloff dragged U.S. stocks lower Thursday as renewed Iran strikes and hawkish Fed comments capped risk appetite. The dollar firmed against every major and closed the day’s top performer.
TA Alert of the Day: Bullish SMA Crossover Emerges on GBP/USD
The GBP/USD 10 SMA has crossed above the 50 SMA, signaling a potential bullish trend shift. Learn how to assess the setup.
U.S. Retail Sales Cool, Factories Surge
U.S. retail sales rose just 0.2% in June as gas prices fell, but jobless claims dropped and factory activity surged, keeping the Fed’s hawkish rate path intact.
UK GDP Grew +0.1% in May and revised April Higher
UK GDP grew 0.1% in May 2026, matching forecasts, but only services grew while factories and construction fell, as Britain prepares to change prime ministers.
Chart Art: GBP/AUD Eyes a Breakout Above Its Two Week Range
GBP/AUD is knocking on a key resistance zone after seeing a sharp upswing in the last trading sessions. Will we see a breakout today?
June Inflation Drops at Both Ends of the Pipeline but the Fed Isn’t Convinced
Markets treated June’s inflation drop as a turning point, but gasoline, Warsh, and rising oil prices may have made that verdict premature.
USD/JPY Analysis for July 16, 2026: Yen Tests 40-Year Low, Major Move Soon?
The dollar and the yen are pulling in the same direction on the daily and weekly charts, but the short-term chart shows indecision.
BOC Kept Rates on Hold for Sixth Consecutive Meeting, Inflation Outlook Uncertain
The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on July 15, pointing to a resumption of economic growth and a gradually improving inflation picture.
Is IBM’s Blowup a Warning for the Rest of Tech?
IBM’s historic 25% plunge may signal broader trouble as AI infrastructure spending drains budgets from software and non-AI tech. What comes next?
TA Alert of the Day: EUR/NZD Selloff Pushes RSI Into Oversold Territory
An oversold RSI reading suggests EUR/NZD may be stretched after its recent selloff. Will momentum recover or will support break?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – July 15, 2026
Softer U.S. producer prices cooled Fed hike bets, sending the dollar and Treasury yields lower while lifting stocks a second day. Sterling led the majors higher.
China GDP Misses Q2 Growth Target
China’s GDP grew 4.3% year-over-year in Q2 2026, missing forecasts and Beijing’s growth target for the first time since Covid, as investment and consumer spending stayed weak.
The Yen: A Central Bank Finally Moving, a Currency Still Anchored
The Bank of Japan hiked to 1%, its highest rate since 1995, yet the yen stayed near 40-year lows. Build your own bias on the JPY.
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Analysis for June 15, 2026: CPI Bounce Meets Key Resistance
Soft U.S. inflation handed bitcoin its best session in months, but overhead resistance shows up as ECB week begins.
4 Reasons Why Forex Traders Ditch Their Plans
Trading conditions have been pretty fickle, so it’s important to adapt. But this doesn’t mean abandoning your trading plans altogether!
Cool CPI, Hawkish Warsh: Inside a Two-Stage Trading Day
June CPI cooled to 3.5%, sinking the dollar in minutes. Then Fed Chair Warsh spoke and clawed part of it back. Here’s how two-stage events work.
Chart Art: CHF/JPY Double Bottom on Range Support
CHF/JPY continues to move sideways on its daily time frame, and this short-term reversal pattern suggests another bounce off support could take place. Check out these inflection points!
U.S. Dollar Slides After Soft U.S. CPI Cuts July Fed Hike Odds
A soft June CPI report sent the dollar lower and sharply reduced expectations for a July Federal Reserve rate hike.
TA Alert of the Day: GBP/AUD Slips as MACD Warns of Further Downside
A bearish MACD crossover has appeared on GBP/AUD. Learn whether the signal points to a deeper pullback or a pause in the uptrend.
Fundies Cheat Sheet Update: July 14, 2026
June CPI cooled to 3.5% and sank the dollar, oil ran to $80 on Hormuz, and Warsh pushed back. Updated scenarios, levels, and Wednesday’s PPI plan inside.
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