Monthly Archives: August 2026
Nikkei Hits 3-Month High on Wall Street Gains
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Nikkei 225 tops 40,000, boosted by Wall Street gains and a weaker yen. Chipmakers and exporters added momentum ahead of earnings season. – vtmarkets.com
Soybean and Wheat Fall, Dollar Pressure Prices
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Soybean and wheat futures decline as U.S. harvests expand and Black Sea supply uncertainties linger. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Steady as Traders Eye Fed Rate Outlook
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
Gold prices held at $2,660 as traders await U.S. economic data to assess Fed rate cuts, with geopolitical risks keeping demand steady. – vtmarkets.com
GBP/USD Steady as Markets Eye UK Inflation Data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
GBP/USD holds near 1.2200 as traders eye UK inflation data, which could shape BOE’s next move with a 25 bps hike likely in November. – vtmarkets.com
Rupee Gains as Risk Appetite Remains Weak
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
The Indian rupee stays firm below 84 as the dollar weakens and risk-off sentiment rises. Traders watch for U.S. Fed signals on rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Ends 4-Day Rally as Chip Demands Fall
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
Nikkei falls as chip stocks drop on US demand concerns. Tokyo Electron leads declines after ASML’s forecast cut. – vtmarkets.com
AUD Volatile Amid Strong USD and China Concerns
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
AUD/USD remains volatile as U.S. dollar strengthens and China’s economic concerns weigh on market sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Prices Rise as Traders Eye China Stimulus
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
Oil prices inch higher after two-week lows, with traders focused on China’s stimulus plans and Middle East tensions. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Lifts, Asia Awaits China Housing Policy
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
U.S. dollar hits 2.5-month high on Trump bets; Asian stocks eye China’s housing policy. Global bonds rally on UK inflation drop. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Nears Record Highs on U.S. Data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Gold nears record highs on market uncertainty, U.S. data, rate cuts, and rising safe-haven demand amid geopolitical risks. – vtmarkets.com