Monthly Archives: August 2026
US stock indices hold steady as markets anticipate rate cuts and inflation data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:03 am, by josephine
US stock indices remained firm, indicating that the positive momentum from Thursday’s session could continue. Wall Street has been riding a wave of optimism, with the S&P 500 (Symbol: SP500) gaining 0.75%, the Dow Jones (Symbol: DJ30) rising 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) climbing 1%. -vtmarkets.com
Oil rises for 3rd straight session on supply concerns in Mexico
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
Oil prices rise for the third straight session, supported by supply concerns from Hurricane Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. However, demand worries persist, especially from China. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
The dollar weakened further on Monday, reaching 139.58 yen as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut later this week. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat from 140.285 yen, a level last seen in December 2022. -vtmarkets.com
Oil prices surge on rate cut hopes, but demand worries linger
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
Gold prices surged to new record highs on Monday as a weakening dollar and mounting expectations for a large interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve drove market demand. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar-yen pair under scrutiny as traders eye central bank moves
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
Tokyo’s markets reopened on Tuesday after a long weekend, but traders appeared hesitant to push the yen back toward the strong 140 per dollar mark. Earlier, low liquidity had driven the yen briefly beyond this level. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar continues downward trajectory as markets eye Fed rate cut
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
As the dollar remains near its lowest levels this year, markets are poised for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that could shift currency movements across the board. Traders are pricing in either a 25 or 50 basis point cut, leading to speculation about its impact on major currencies like the yen, euro, and sterling. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar stabilises as aggressive rate cut expectations ease
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:02 am, by josephine
The dollar regained some strength ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision, scheduled for later in the day. It has steadied at $1.1119 per euro, slightly off from its recent low of $1.1201. -vtmarkets.com
Gold remains stable as markets await Fed decision
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:01 am, by josephine
Gold prices held their ground early Wednesday as the market remains on alert for the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s meeting later in the day. -vtmarkets.com
Oil prices stable as markets eye rate cut decision by U.S. Fed
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:01 am, by josephine
Oil prices hold stable as markets await the rate cut decision by the U.S. Fed. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions from Hurricane Francine support prices. Short-term traders should brace for volatility. -vtmarkets.com
Dow Jones hits record high as Fed rate cut decision is anticipated
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:01 am, by josephine
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits all-time high as investors anticipate a major Fed rate cut. Markets are betting on a 50-basis-point reduction. -vtmarkets.com
