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Yields Defy Buybacks, Spotlight Shifts to ECB Decision

(By ATFX Analyst Team)

 

Key Takeaways

  • Tensions escalated as the U.S. and Iran engaged in the largest maritime exchange in six months near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $100/bbl.
  • U.S. equities remained under pressure, Treasury yields rose even after the Treasury tripled long‑term bond buybacks, and a softer dollar supported gold.
  • Markets expect the ECB to hike rates by 25 bps, reflecting August inflation exceeding the 2% target. Lagarde’s tone will determine whether this hike signals a pause; a dovish hike could weigh on the euro.
  • U.S. August PPI (expected 5.3%) will set the tone ahead of Friday’s CPI; stronger inflation would lift Fed hike expectations, push yields higher, support the dollar, and weigh on gold.

 

Global Market Review 10/09/2026

  • U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as rising oil prices and disappointing buyback details weighed on sentiment.
  • Treasury yields jumped; the DXY held at 98.83, near a two‑week low.
  • Gold rose more than 1%.
  • Brent crude broke $100, and WTI moved above $95.

 

Key Events Today

Time (GMT+8)EventImportance
14:00EU GERMANY CPI YoY Final AUG**
20:15ECB Interest Rate Decision***
20:00OPEC Monthly Report**
20:30US PPI AUG***
20:30US Initial Jobless Claims***
20:45ECB Press Conference***
22:00US Existing Home Sales AUG**

Key Events on Sep 11 (GMT+8)

Time (GMT+8)EventImportance
00:00EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change**
07:50JP PPI YoY AUG**
14:00GB GDP JUL***
14:00GB Industrial & Manufacturing Production JUL**
20:30US CPI AUG***
22:00US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prel SEP***
22:00ECB President Lagarde Speech***

 

Markets Analysis 10/09/2026

EURUSD chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 1.1656 and 1.1673, support 1.1622 and 1.1601, with wait-and-see bias

  • Resistance: 1.1656 / 1.1673
  • Support: 1.1622 / 1.1601

EUR/USD edged higher ahead of the ECB rate hike and U.S. PPI data.

Analyst view: A hawkish ECB could push the pair above 1.1650 towards the August highs; a weak forward-guidance hike could send it towards 1.1600.

Bias: Wait-and-see

 

GBPUSD chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 1.3575 and 1.3599, support 1.3522 and 1.3498, with wait-and-see bias

  • Resistance: 1.3575 / 1.3599
  • Support: 1.3522 / 1.3498

GBP/USD reached a one-week high on Wednesday amid a softer dollar.

Analyst view: GBPUSD is likely to consolidate around the 10–20-day moving averages; market participants await U.S. PPI, and the ECB rate and path offer indirect direction.

Bias: Wait-and-see

 

USDJPY chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 153.84 and 154.06, support 153.30 and 153.12, with low-range consolidation bias

  • Resistance: 153.84 / 154.06
  • Support: 153.30 / 153.12

USD/JPY held above 153; hawkish BOJ expectations continue to support the yen, limiting the 154 mark.

Analyst view: USDJPY has been in a three-day decline with a narrowing range ahead of key US inflation data this week. While bears are currently dominant, momentum seems to be slowing as the dollar softens ahead of the US PPI release.

Bias: Low‑range consolidation

 

US Crude Oil Futures (OCT) chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 97.58 and 97.92, support 95.81 and 95.38, with cautious at highs bias

  • Resistance: 97.58 / 97.92
  • Support: 95.81 / 95.38

Oil prices continued to rise due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as higher price forecasts from the EIA (Energy Information Administration).

Analyst view: US crude is reaching multi‑month highs and awaits profit‑taking unless geopolitical risks intensify.

Bias: Cautious at highs

 

Spot Gold (XAU/USD) chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 4446 and 4467, support 4381 and 4361, with mild rebound bias

  • Resistance: 4446 / 4467
  • Support: 4381 / 4361

 

Spot Silver (XAG/USD) chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 69.10 and 70.01, support 66.31 and 65.16, with mild rebound bias

  • Resistance: 69.10 / 70.01
  • Support: 66.31 / 65.16

Despite surging Treasury yields, precious metals have regained their safe-haven appeal amid pressure on the US dollar.

Analyst view: Spot gold remains below the 10-day MA and is awaiting key US inflation data; a break above $4410 could open the door to $4467, with US PPI in focus today. Investors should watch the upcoming US CPI on Friday to gauge key direction ahead of the FOMC meeting on Sep 17.

Bias: Mild rebound

 

Dow Jones Futures chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 52773 and 53152, support 52023 and 51548, with under pressure bias

  • Resistance: 52773 / 53152
  • Support: 52023 / 51548

U.S. stocks extended losses on Wednesday as Treasury yields climbed and Brent crude crossed $100, while markets remained cautious amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and upcoming inflation data.

Analyst view: Two‑day drop to late‑July lows; bulls may defend 52000, with eyes on US PPI to guide Treasury yield expectations today.

Bias: Under pressure

 

NASDAQ 100 chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 29525 and 29627, support 29319 and 29215, with under pressure bias

  • Resistance: 29525 / 29627
  • Support: 29319 / 29215

Treasury yields jumped, and tech stocks came under pressure after U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a new bond buyback plan.

Analyst view: US PPI will determine whether NAS100 breaks below key MAs toward 29000 or rebounds.

Bias: Under pressure

 

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) chart on 10 September 2026 shows resistance at 79252 and 79979, support 77840 and 77140, with under pressure bias

  • Resistance: 79252 / 79979
  • Support: 77840 / 77140

Rising U.S. Treasury yields, stronger recent jobs data, and an oil price spike kept macro risk appetite subdued, pressuring Bitcoin and broader risk assets.

Analyst view: BTC briefly broke above major MAs but failed near $80000; short‑term bias remains pressured.

Bias: Under pressure

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About the author

Martin Lam

 

Martin Lam is ATFX Chief Analyst for Asia Pacific, with over 20 years of experience in global forex and investment markets. He holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Deakin University and has held senior roles at leading FX brokerage firms.

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