Monthly Archives: August 2026
Wheat Holds Steady Below a 3.5-month High as Supply Risks Persist
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
Wheat futures fell by 0.8%, yet remain up 3.4% for the week due to Russian drought concerns and export restrictions. Meanwhile, soybean prices stayed flat, with the market under pressure from improved weather conditions in Brazil, easing supply worries. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Set for Decline as Ishiba Shakes Markets
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
The Nikkei fell 2.8% this week due to Prime Minister Ishiba’s shifting stance on rate hikes, with Kawasaki Kisen dropping 9.2% after the U.S. port strike ended. – vtmarkets.com
Yen Weakens as Policymakers Delay Rate Hikes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
Japanese yen stabilises but faces pressure from cautious domestic policy and a stronger U.S. dollar. – vtmarkets.com
U.S. Labour Data Lifts Dollar & Asian Stocks
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Pressures Soybean and Wheat Prices
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Soybean and wheat prices continue to drop as the U.S. dollar strengthens, with forecasts of record U.S. crop supplies adding downside pressure. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Retreats After Weekly Rise in Over a Year
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Oil prices eased after last week’s strong rally, as markets focus on Middle East tensions and profit-taking weighs on early-week trading. – vtmarkets.com
Emas Turun Susulan Harapan Kadar Fed Menurun
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Harga emas turun sedikit, sementara jangkaan pemotongan kadar oleh Fed meningkat kepada 95% selepas laporan pekerjaan positif.-vtmarkets.com
Gold Down as Fed Rate Expectations Cool
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Gold prices dipped as a strong US jobs report shifted expectations for a smaller Fed rate cut in November, leading traders to focus on upcoming inflation data. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Retreats as U.S. Yields Rise
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei dipped on Tuesday, reflecting rising U.S. Treasury yields. This decline followed reduced hopes for large rate cuts after a robust U.S. jobs report last week. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Holds Near 7-Week High on Jobs Data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:53 am, by josephine
The dollar remains strong at seven-weeks high against major currencies, driven by robust job data, affecting market risk appetite. – vtmarkets.com
