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BIS Quarterly Review: government bond yields climbed, term premiums rose and the dollar gave back its July gains
The Bank for International Settlements says 10-year yields rose by 24 to 34 basis points in major economies over its review period, and that the US Treasury's buyback plan of 19 August lowered yields and the dollar only briefly.
The central bank week that changed the market: 15–18 September 2026
The Fed hiked, the BoE held on a split vote and the BoJ raised its rate to 1.25% — three decisions in four days that reset the rate map. Here is the week's full picture and what it changed for every currency.
New Zealand's slow growth: what it means for the RBNZ
New Zealand's economy grew just 0.2% in the June quarter — the slow growth behind the RBNZ's hike into the wind. Here is the composition and what it means for the kiwi's path.
US inflation at 3.4%: reading the Fed's next move
US inflation rose to 3.4% in August with core at 2.4% — the gap that framed the Fed's September hike. Here is the print's anatomy and what it says about the path ahead.
Canada's 3% inflation: the Bank of Canada's energy problem
Canada's inflation holds at 3.0% — but prices excluding gasoline rose just 2.4%. The gap is the energy problem the BoC named in its deliberations. Here is what it means for the loonie.
UK inflation at 3.1%: the Bank of England's problem
UK inflation rose to 3.1% with motor fuels 23% higher than a year earlier — the number behind the BoE's split committee. Here is the print's anatomy and what it means for sterling.
US retail sales jumped 1.2%: what it means for the dollar
US retail sales rose 1.2% in August after a July fall — the consumer's resilience in one number. Here is what the rebound says about growth, the Fed's path and the dollar.
China's 25% export jump: what it means for AUD and EM
China's exports jumped 25% in August and the surplus hit a record — while domestic demand softened. Here is the mixed picture's meaning for the aussie and the emerging-market complex.
Gold below its January record: what changed
Gold set a record of $5,589 in January and traded near $4,300 in September. Here is what changed in between — real yields, the dollar and the fear premium — and what it means for the metal now.
How to trade correlated pairs without doubling your risk
Two trades on correlated pairs are often one trade twice the size. Here is how to measure the correlation, group your exposure, and keep several positions from becoming one bet.
How to build a carry trade: yield, swap and unwind risk
A carry trade earns the interest difference between two currencies — and survives on risk rules, because the unwind is violent. Here is how to construct one properly.
The 2026 yen intervention: what happened and what's next
Japan and the US intervened jointly in July to support the yen — a rare coordination that still shapes every yen trade. Here is what happened, why it worked, and what the authorities do next.
Brent above $100: what it means for currencies
Brent has traded above $100 a barrel since early September as Hormuz shipping dwindles. Here is what triple-digit oil does to the commodity currencies, the importers and the inflation picture.
The September 2026 energy inflation shock, explained
Fuel prices are pushing inflation up across the UK, the US and Canada — and the central banks are answering differently. Here is the shock's anatomy, its fingerprints in the data, and what it means for currencies.
Norges Bank and the Riksbank: what their decisions mean
Norges Bank and the Riksbank decide on 24 September — two smaller central banks whose moves reach the krone and krona, and echo through the European rate complex. Here is what to watch.
Why the SNB is still at 0%: the franc's strange position
The Swiss National Bank holds the world's lowest major rate at 0% — while inflation rises and the franc stays strong. Here is the SNB's strange position and what its September decision means.
The Bank of Canada's trade-off: inflation versus tariffs
The BoC held at 2.25% in September, citing fuel prices and US tariffs — the two forces pulling Canada's economy in opposite directions. Here is the trade-off and what it means for the loonie.
What the RBNZ's hike to 2.75% means for the kiwi
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its OCR to 2.75% in September as fuel lifted inflation — while the economy barely grows. Here is the tension behind the hike and what it means for the kiwi.
Why the RBA is holding at 4.35%: the Australian dilemma
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held its cash rate at 4.35% — among the highest in the majors — while growth slows and China's story stays mixed. Here is the dilemma and what it means for the aussie.
What the ECB's September hike means for the euro
The ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.50% in September as euro-area growth picked up. Here is what the hike says about the bank's path, and what it means for the euro against the dollar and the pound.
The Bank of Japan's dilemma: rates, the yen and intervention
The BoJ raised its rate to 1.25% on 18 September while the Fed sits near 4%, and Japan has already intervened once this year — jointly with the US. Here is the three-sided dilemma and how it shapes the yen.
The Bank of England's split vote: what it tells you
The BoE went into September with a 6–3 committee and three members wanting a hike — a division the market prices in every UK release. Here is what the split means, how to read it, and what it does to sterling.
What the Fed's September 2026 rate hike means for your trading
The Fed raised rates by a quarter point on 16 September — its first hike since 2023 — and its projections show rates staying near 4% through 2027. Here is what the decision, the dots and the dollar's reaction mean for every pair.
What is forward guidance? How central banks steer expectations
Central banks tell markets what they are likely to do next, so the future is priced before it happens. Here is what forward guidance is, how it works, and why the guidance sometimes fails.
Basis points, pips and percentages: the units traders actually use
Central banks move rates in basis points, charts move in pips and accounts measure in percentages — three units for the same market. Here is what each means and how to convert between them.
Why trade crosses? The case for dropping the dollar
Crosses like EUR/GBP and EUR/JPY remove the dollar and trade two economies directly. Here is what changes without the dollar, and when the crosses are the cleaner trade.
Why trading sessions matter: liquidity through the day
The forex market trades around the clock, but the liquidity does not — it flows through Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York in waves. Here is what each session brings and why the clock matters as much as the chart.
How the forex market is structured: who's on the other side of your trade
The forex market has no central exchange — it is a layered network of banks, brokers and liquidity providers. Here is the structure, who sits on the other side of your order, and why it matters.
Margin calls and stop-outs: the exact mechanics
A margin call is the broker's warning, and the stop-out is the moment positions close automatically. Here is the exact sequence, the numbers that trigger it, and how to never meet it.
How to read a broker's contract specifications
The symbol specification window holds the answers to most trading complaints — spreads, swaps, margin, lot sizes, trading hours. Here is how to read it and what each field actually means.
What happens to your money when a broker fails?
When a broker goes under, what happens to client money depends on segregation, the regulator and the compensation scheme. Here is the process, the protections and the gaps.
Why spreads widen at news and rollover
The spread you see at 3 p.m. is not the spread you get at 8:30. Here is what liquidity actually does to spreads, when the widening hits, and how to plan around the worst windows.
What is rollover in forex? Swap, value dates and the 5 p.m. window
Every weekday around 5 p.m. New York time, open positions are rolled to the next value date and swap is charged. Here is what rollover actually is, why triple swap exists, and what it costs you.
How emerging-market currencies differ from the majors
Emerging-market currencies offer higher yields and sharper risks, and they obey rules the majors don't. Here is what makes EM different — the carry, the crises and the thinness — and how to trade the complex.
What is the PBOC's daily fix, and why does it matter?
Every morning, the People's Bank of China publishes a reference rate for the yuan — and the market reads it like a policy statement. Here is what the fix is, how to read it, and why it matters beyond China.
Why the Swiss franc behaves differently from other currencies
The franc is a haven, a funding currency and an SNB-managed instrument at once — and the combination produces behaviour no other currency shows. Here is what makes it different and how to read it.
Why the Japanese yen is a safe haven
When fear rises, the yen strengthens — sometimes. The haven behaviour is real, structural and full of exceptions. Here is where it comes from and when it actually works.
Oil and inflation: how energy prices reach currency pairs
Oil prices feed inflation, inflation feeds central banks, and central banks feed currencies — the chain runs from Brent to every pair on the board. Here is the full transmission, with the current cycle as the case study.
Gold and real yields: the relationship that explains everything
Gold pays no interest, so it competes with what bonds pay after inflation — real yields. Here is what real yields are, how to read them, and why they explain gold's moves better than the dollar ever does.
How to read risk sentiment in five minutes
Risk sentiment decides which pairs trend and which reverse before any data lands. Here is a five-minute morning read — the instruments that show the mood and what they mean for your pairs.
