Monthly Archives: August 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Slips Due to Election Jitters
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:48 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei closed lower Tuesday, weighed down by election fears and Wall Street weakness. Rising political uncertainty and U.S. market losses prompted cautious trading. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Rises on Safe-Haven Demands and Rate Cuts
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
Gold surged Tuesday, nearing record highs as traders focus on the US election and Middle East unrest. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Dips as U.S. Crude Stocks Rise
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
Oil prices dipped after U.S. crude inventories rose more than expected, while Middle East tensions kept traders cautious. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Reaches Record High Despite Dollar Surge
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
Gold hit a record $2,749 as Middle East conflict and U.S. election uncertainty drive demand for safe-haven assets. – vtmarkets.com
Fed Outlook Lifts Dollar; Yen Falls
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
The dollar holds a 2.5-month high as Fed rate stance and U.S. election lift Treasury yields, pushing the yen to a 3-month low. – vtmarkets.com
Aussie and Kiwi Weaken as Dollar Gains
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
The Australian and New Zealand dollars face renewed pressure as the U.S. dollar surges from rising Treasury yields and unwavering Fed rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Soybeans Extend Rally on Strong Chinese Demand
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:47 am, by josephine
Soybeans hit a one-week high on strong Chinese demand, while wheat and corn saw gains as U.S. harvest pressure eased. – vtmarkets.com
USD/CHF Holds Firm as SNB Rate Cut Looms
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:46 am, by josephine
USD/CHF stays near two-month highs amid Swiss National Bank rate cut expectations and rising Middle Eastern tensions. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Strengthens on Slower Fed Rate Cuts
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:46 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar rises to near three-month highs, driven by slower Fed rate cuts, Trump presidency speculation, and rising Treasury yields. – vtmarkets.com
Rupee Steady Ahead of U.S. Election
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:46 am, by josephine
The Indian rupee remained stable as markets prepare for the U.S. presidential election, showing resilience against regional currency volatility. – vtmarkets.com
