21 July 2026 Credit standards tightened moderately for firms amid higher perceived risks Business loan demand rose slightly, while household loan demand decreased Credit standards tightened most in sectors such as the car industry and energy-intensive manufacturing According to the July 2026 bank lending survey (BLS), euro area banks reported a moderate net tightening of…
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The USDJPY has extended higher, breaking above its 100-day moving average at 159.994 and the natural resistance at 160.00. The high price has reached 160.15 as buyers maintain firm control. The move has been supported by hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell and a sharp rise in U.S. yields. The two-year yield is up nearly…
The NZD/USD pair turns lower for the second consecutive day following a modest Asian session uptick to the 0.5785 region on Tuesday. Spot prices currently trade around the 0.5770-0.5765 area, just above last week’s swing low, as the US Dollar (USD) retains its bullish undertone amid geopolitical uncertainties. The US paused its bombing campaign against…
Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.