Monthly Archives: August 2026
USD/KRW Dips on China Stimulus Disappointment
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
USD/KRW dips as foreign outflows rise, driven by disappointment in China’s stimulus and concerns over South Korean exports. – vtmarkets.com
TWINDEX Rises Amid Mixed Asian Markets
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
TWINDEX rises as China’s new stimulus boosts sentiment, while U.S. economic data and global trade risks shape the outlook. – vtmarkets.com
Rupee Near Record Low, Equities Under Pressure
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Rupee trades at 84.07 near record low as foreign investors sell $8.4B in Indian stocks, keeping equities under pressure. – vtmarkets.com
Gold at Record Highs with Election Uncertainty
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Gold stays near record highs amid geopolitical tensions, U.S. election uncertainty, and hopes for looser monetary policy. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Climbs with U.S. Yields; Bitcoin Surges
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
The dollar rose as U.S. bond yields climbed, while Bitcoin surged to a three-month high amid U.S. election uncertainty. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Prices Steady After 7% Drop
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
Oil prices stabilised after a 7% drop last week. Traders watch China’s demand while easing Middle East risks affect Brent crude and WTI, keeping markets cautious. – vtmarkets.com
Futures Mixed as Earnings Loom; Boeing Surges
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
Futures were mixed as earnings reports loom, while Boeing surged 3.9% after news of a potential strike resolution. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Currencies Fall on US Election Bets
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
Rising expectations of a Trump victory have strengthened the dollar, pressuring Asian currencies as the “Trump trade” gains momentum. – vtmarkets.com
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Hit Multi-Month Lows
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
The Aussie and Kiwi dollars fell to multi-month lows as rising U.S. Treasury yields boosted the greenback’s strength. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Rise
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
Bond sell-off and rising U.S. yields push Asian stocks lower, with gold nearing record highs and markets cautious ahead of the U.S. election. – vtmarkets.com