Monthly Archives: August 2026
Dollar steady as markets brace for Powell; BOJ’s Ueda aims to stabilise yen
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar held steady on Friday as the market’s focus turned to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Oil prices remain weak amid demand concerns and easing supply fears
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Oil prices remained steady in early Asian trading on Friday, with Brent crude futures dipping by a cent to $77.21 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures inching up by 4 cents to $73.05 per barrel.
Wheat prices remain under pressure with abundance in global supply
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Wheat prices edge higher but remain near multi-year lows as abundant global supplies from the Black Sea region keep prices subdued. Explore market dynamics and short-term trading opportunities.
Google appoints Noam Shazeer to lead the Gemini AI project
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Google appoints former Character.AI founder Noam Shazeer to co-lead its Gemini AI project. Explore the market implications and short-term trading outlook.
Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions rise and U.S. rate cut prospects increase
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Oil prices continued to climb on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East sparked fears of disruptions in regional oil supplies. The conflict, centered on Gaza, saw an escalation over the weekend as Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones into Israel-vtmarkets.com
Nvidia earnings to gauge the strength of AI-driven market rally
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
The upcoming earnings report from Nvidia on August 28 is poised to be a critical event for the U.S. stock market, especially as the chipmaker has been a driving force behind the market’s rally throughout 2024. -vtmarkets.com
Gold prices rise as Fed signals rate cut in September
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Gold prices extended their gains as dovish signals from the Federal Reserve Chair boosted expectations for an interest rate cut in September. Discover how these developments may impact the market and traders in the short term -vtmarkets.com
Soybeans and corn hit lows with bumper in U.S harvests
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Soybeans and corn prices dropped on Monday following forecasts of bumper U.S. harvests. Explore the implications for the agricultural market and short-term trader strategies -vt
Japan’s Nikkei falls after Wall Street’s tech stocks drop
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei index edged down 0.5% in early trading on Tuesday, hitting 37,936.68 by 0009 GMT. This decline mirrors the losses seen on Wall Street, where technology stocks led the way downward. The broader Topix index also experienced a 0.2% drop, reflecting the cautious mood in the market. -vtmarkets.com
Aussie rally pauses before key inflation data release
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
The Australian dollar took a breather on Tuesday, holding steady at $0.6773 after retreating from its 2024 high of $0.6798. This pause comes as traders await the release of July’s domestic inflation data, which is expected to have a notable impact on the currency’s direction. -vtmarkets.com
