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Daily Research — Thursday, July 16, 2026

Market drifts as volatility increases
Risk-off

Macro

The US Dollar (DXY) gained 0.10% today, reflecting a slight uptick in demand. The US 10Y yield rose by 0.97%, indicating a potential shift in borrowing costs and market sentiment. Meanwhile, the VIX surged by 4.85%, suggesting rising volatility in the markets.

US Dollar (DXY)
100.605+0.10%
US 10Y yield
4.589+0.97%
VIX
16.43+4.85%

Increased volatility may signal cautious sentiment.

Commodity

WTI crude oil edged up by 0.38%, while gold saw a decline of 1.14%. The mixed performance in commodities reflects ongoing uncertainties in supply and demand dynamics. Overall, the commodity space remains lackluster.

Gold
3997.8-1.14%
WTI crude
79.9+0.38%

Commodities show mixed signals; no clear direction.

Forex

The forex market displayed notable movements, with GBP/USD rising by 0.84% and a z-score of +2.31, indicating strong bullish momentum. EUR/USD also gained 0.25%, reflecting a strengthening Euro. Conversely, USD/JPY saw a modest increase of 0.08%.

EUR/USD
1.1453+0.25%
USD/JPY
162.314+0.08%
GBP/USD
1.351+0.84%

GBP/USD shows strong bullish momentum; other pairs mixed.

US Stocks

US equities experienced slight declines, with the Dow down 0.02% and the S&P 500 down 0.31%. The Nasdaq fared worse, falling by 0.93%. Overall, the stock market appears to be consolidating amid mixed signals.

S&P 500
7548.8999-0.31%
Nasdaq
26025.8184-0.93%
Dow
52645.6094-0.02%

US stocks are consolidating with no clear edge.

Crypto

Bitcoin dipped by 0.61%, while Ethereum fell more sharply by 1.90%. Both cryptocurrencies continue to show bearish trends, with Ethereum's z-score indicating a continued downward sentiment. The crypto market lacks momentum today.

Bitcoin
64320.1797-0.61%
Ethereum
1880.5-1.90%

Crypto market remains bearish; no signs of recovery.

On the radar

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