Monthly Archives: August 2026
Wheat Rises as Dry Weather Impacts Global Crops
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Chicago wheat rose for a fourth session, driven by dry weather concerns, with focus shifting to the USDA supply-demand report. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Rises on Fed Rate Cut Bets
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Gold prices rise amid Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions, with technical indicators signalling further gains. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Dips from Weak Jobs and Fed Rate Cuts
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar rally slows as traders bet on Fed rate cuts after weak jobless claims, while inflation concerns cloud the outlook. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rises on Fast Retailing and Chip Stocks as Investors Eye Earnings
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei climbed Friday, driven by Fast Retailing and semiconductor shares, as investors awaited domestic earnings reports. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Rises, China Stimulus Shifts Fed Outlook
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar rose Monday due to weak Chinese stimulus. Traders shift focus to U.S. retail data and Fed cues. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Prices Fall with China’s Slowing Economy
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Oil dips as weak China inflation data raises demand worries. Traders await Chinese stimulus and monitor Middle East risks. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Dips as Dollar Rises; All Eyes on Fed Cues
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Gold prices dip as the U.S. dollar strengthens. Traders eye upcoming Fed commentary and U.S. retail sales data for clues on potential rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Dollar Demand
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 84.0725 per dollar, pressured by equity outflows, dollar demand, and weak Asian currencies. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Holds Firm, Yen Edges Toward Key Level
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar stayed near a two-month high as traders expect gradual Fed cuts, while the yen neared 150, raising intervention risks. – vtmarkets.com
McDonald’s Gains but Lags Retail Sector Growth
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com
