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The US dollar holds an advantage in the short term, while non-US currencies are poised for a counterattack.

Amidst heightened volatility across multiple global assets, major non-US currencies are actively building upward momentum and will not allow the US dollar to continue dominating the foreign exchange market.

2026-07-20 21:36:15

British Pound Analysis: The market is really betting on more than just a change of prime minister.

On Monday, July 20th, the British pound remained around 1.3450 against the US dollar, currently consolidating. The core driver of the pound market has gradually shifted from simple interest rate expectations to changes in the UK's political structure and the direction of future fiscal policy. John Burnham officially took office as the seventh British Prime Minister in nearly 10 years, emphasizing in his first speech that he would end the long period of instability through a new political and economic model and planned to launch a 10-year economic recovery plan.

2026-07-20 20:58:15

WTI is battling for the 50-day moving average, while the diesel market is already trading at $100 per barrel: Can the cooling PCE keep inflation under control?

On Monday (July 20), the US-Iran conflict spilled over into civilian infrastructure, with further restrictions imposed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude oil filled the gap and tested the 50-day moving average. The US PCE inflation methodology faces revision, potentially leading to a passive decline in readings and marginally easing pressure for interest rate hikes. Long-term US Treasury yields rose due to the deficit and a fragile holding structure; the pound strengthened due to political stability, while gold fluctuated between safe-haven demand and interest rate suppression.

2026-07-20 20:22:17

Fed Divide: Will the $700 Billion AI Wave Reduce Inflation or Create a Crisis?

The massive AI infrastructure investment has sparked significant disagreement within the Federal Reserve, impacting US inflation trends and dominating expectations for interest rate hikes this year.

2026-07-20 20:22:17

The tug-of-war between talks and fighting: the mystery behind falling oil prices

In this scenario, oil prices are likely to fluctuate around current levels in the short term—a decline due to improved negotiating conditions, and a surge due to a sudden escalation of conflict. These two forces will pull each other back and forth, making it difficult to establish a clear unilateral trend. Whether the future trend will escalate or converge into genuine peace talks remains highly uncertain.

2026-07-20 19:26:13

With El Niño expected to intensify again, will the weather premium for palm oil materialize ahead of schedule?

On Monday (July 20), crude palm oil futures on the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange (BMD) hit a near one-month high during trading. The market was boosted by multiple positive factors: escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed up crude oil prices, CBOT soybean oil and Dalian Commodity Exchange edible oils both strengthened, and renewed expectations of El Niño fueled a surge in bullish sentiment.

2026-07-20 19:02:14

As the Hormuz risk continues to escalate, is the gold market trading in a second wave of shocks?

On Monday, July 20, spot gold was trading around $4,020 per ounce, maintaining a consolidation trend. Meanwhile, the conflict in the Gulf region continued to escalate, with a significant decrease in traffic in key shipping lanes. Brent crude oil briefly rose above $90 per barrel. The coexistence of diplomatic maneuvering and continuous military operations meant that gold was being priced in by three intertwined factors: safe-haven demand, inflation expectations, and dollar liquidity.

2026-07-20 18:34:14

Will gold prices rebound in the short term as the US and Iran resume their peace talks narrative?

Global markets are in turmoil, but gold prices are calmly consolidating and choosing a direction.

2026-07-20 18:18:20

The recovery of refined oil products is much slower than that of crude oil, and a more hidden supply pressure is forming.

On Monday, July 20, the core of crude oil pricing shifted rapidly from traditional supply and demand balance to transportation security, export continuity, and inventory buffer capacity. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, and reduced traffic on key shipping lanes, further amplified weekend risks. Brent crude rose to $90.87 per barrel, a 3.14% increase on the day, reaching its highest level since June 11; US crude rose to $84.60 per barrel, after a 15.5% increase in the previous week.

2026-07-20 16:26:15

Oil prices failed to stage an island reversal but still face the risk of a second shock.

Oil prices gapped up, and although the island reversal ultimately failed, it still suggests that oil prices may strengthen further.

2026-07-20 16:10:15

The European Central Bank's hawkish expectations supported the euro, which remained range-bound against the US dollar.

The euro rebounded to around 1.1445 against the dollar during Monday's European trading session, primarily driven by hawkish expectations from the European Central Bank (ECB). The market anticipates that rising energy prices could increase inflationary pressures and raise the likelihood of further ECB rate adjustments. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East have increased demand for the dollar as a safe haven, limiting further euro gains. Investors are focused on the ECB meeting and changes in global risk.

2026-07-20 15:30:15

The "Innovation, Collaborative Governance, and Visionary Future" 2026 Securities Star ESG Annual Seminar concluded in Shanghai.

The deeper significance of this symposium lies in its revelation of a historic transformation underway—ESG is not a moral burden imposed on enterprises from the outside, but an inevitable choice inherent in the logic of high-quality development; it is not a rope that binds enterprises, but a navigator that calibrates their course amidst uncertainty.

2026-07-20 15:20:18

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz plummeted to a record low, while oil prices surged 16% last week, with analysts predicting they could reach $105 per barrel.

The daily traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted from 125 vessels before the war to single digits, with only four ships passing through on July 19. Brent crude oil prices surged 15.91% last week to $88.10 per barrel, and continued to rise above $90 on Monday. US Secretary of State Rubio accused Iran of holding the world's energy lifeline hostage and called on the international community to share the responsibility of escorting ships. Global oil inventory buffers have fallen to historic lows, and institutions predict that Brent crude will peak at $90 per barrel in the third quarter. Capital Economics warns that if the strait remains closed for an extended period, oil prices could surge to $150.

2026-07-20 15:20:17

Burnham's impending inauguration boosts the pound; growth and fiscal balance are key.

Burnham is about to officially assume the post of British Prime Minister, and expectations of political stability are providing a short-term boost to the pound. However, Commerzbank warns that the UK faces structural challenges including stagnant growth, high debt, and rising costs. Burnham will need to strike a balance between revitalizing the economy and consolidating public finances, and will be highly dependent on market confidence. If the economic recovery falls short of expectations, the current optimism will quickly reverse, and medium-term risks should not be ignored.

2026-07-20 15:10:16

Multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical disturbances have led to a significant divergence in the performance of the non-ferrous metals sector: July 20th Summary of Views on Non-ferrous Metals

[Non-ferrous Metals] A summary chart of futures company views on July 20th. Copper: Fluctuating; Zinc: Slightly weak fluctuations; Aluminum: Wide fluctuations; Nickel: Fluctuating upwards; Tin: Wide fluctuations.

2026-07-20 14:18:14

Rising oil prices boosted the Canadian dollar, with USD/CAD undergoing a period of adjustment pending guidance from Canadian inflation data.

The US dollar continued to weaken against the Canadian dollar in Asian trading on Monday, dipping to around 1.4005. Rising international oil prices boosted expectations for Canadian export earnings, providing support for the commodity currency, the Canadian dollar. Meanwhile, easing expectations of a US interest rate hike weakened the dollar's momentum, and the market awaited Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) data to determine the Bank of Canada's future policy direction.

2026-07-20 13:48:15

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4014.04	-2.32 (-0.06%)
XAG	56.956	1.072 (1.92%)
CONC	81.35	-0.43 (-0.53%)
OILC	87.77	-0.31 (-0.35%)
USD	100.910	0.150 (0.15%)
EURUSD	1.1415	-0.0023 (-0.20%)
GBPUSD	1.3453	-0.0002 (-0.02%)
USDCNH	6.7681	-0.0088 (-0.13%)

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