Kevin Ford, FX and Macro Strategist

Kevin draws on over a decade in fintech and investment roles, from product management to strategy. With master’s degrees in business and financial math, he brings both experience and academic depth to the table.

FX markets await more than a Fed hike

Fed hike leaves markets with harder questions. Widening policy gap drives USD/CAD higher. Surging volatility fractures the peso’s carry regime.

September 16, 2026
Fed guidance to test uneven dollar gains

Dollar divergence raises stakes for Fed guidance. Inflation challenges aggressive BoC pricing. Risk aversion drives Peso selloff.

September 15, 2026
Higher oil leaves currencies at mercy of rates

Higher oil fails to close CAD’s rate gap. Pressure is building below 1.16. Pound awaits hawkish nudge.

September 14, 2026
Fed faces hike test after hot CPI

Hot CPI gives Dollar a Fed lifeline. Hot US CPI weighs on Loonie. Feed meeting to test Peso carry.

September 11, 2026
Dollar awaits CPI after mixed PPI, ECB hiked as expected

Dollar awaits CPI after mixed PPI. ECB hikes as expected, Lagard’s presser in focus. Loonie resilience faces a harder test.

September 10, 2026
Dollar slides as energy surge meets Yen strength

Dollar slides as energy surge meets Yen strength. Canadian dollar holds firm despite rising trade tensions. EUR/USD stuck in neutral.

September 9, 2026