Monthly Archives: August 2026
Growing Pressure Across Semiconductor Stocks
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:25 am, by josephine
SMH analysis: Semiconductor ETF approaches a key technical pivot as chip stocks weaken, while traders monitor momentum, AI trends and support levels.
S&P 500 Under Pressure as Tech Stocks and Yields Weigh
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:22 am, by josephine
Key Points: The S&P 500 faced renewed volatility as investors balanced strong equity market momentum against pressure from technology stocks, rising Treasury yields and shifting Federal Reserve expectations. US stock futures steadied after the previous session’s decline, when technology and semiconductor shares led losses. The S&P 500 declined as investors reassessed AI-related valuations and the Continue Reading
UK RPI accelerates to 0.6% in July, fuelling higher-for-longer BoE bets
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
UK RPI rose 0.6% in July, stoking inflation fears, pressuring gilts, and boosting sterling, inflation hedges.
Rupee weakens as oil stays firm; RBI to end concessional dollar swaps early
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
Rupee weakens near 95.76 as elevated oil and RBI swap closure keep USD/INR biased higher.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 19 ,2026
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:41 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Gold slips below $4,450 as oil tensions lift yields and Fed hike pricing firms dollar
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:20 am, by josephine
Gold slips under $4,450 as yields and crude rise; traders await Fed minutes, favor cautious bearish hedges.
UK inflation accelerates to 2.9% as core holds at 2.6%, lifting sterling
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
UK inflation hits 2.9% as core holds 2.6%, boosting sterling and raising September hike expectations.
Australia wage growth steadies at 3.2% as markets weigh earlier RBA rate cuts
Written on August 19, 2026 at 6:21 am, by josephine
Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 3.2% in Q2, steadying wage growth and boosting rate-cut expectations.
Gold steadies near $4,335 as rising global yields cap gains and geopolitics support demand
Written on August 19, 2026 at 5:20 am, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,335 as surging global yields pressure bullion; geopolitical risks and Fed pause hopes support.
EUR/JPY stalls near 184.70 as SMA resistance meets BoJ tightening and ECB cuts
Written on August 19, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
EUR/JPY stalls near 184.70 resistance; breakout above 184.73 targets 185.00–187.47, else downside risks 182.05–179.37.
