Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sterling extends gains against dollar as Fed rate-hike bets ease, eyes 1.3600 resistance

Written on August 17, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD rises near 1.3555 as dollar weakens; bullish technicals target 1.3600–1.3850 with risk support.
DBS Sees Yen Intervention Risk Returning as USD/JPY Nears 160, Washington Offers Political Cover

Written on August 17, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by josephine
Markets focus on Japan supporting yen; US gives cover; intervention likely near 160, prompting volatility strategies.
Gold holds gains as dollar eases on Fed pause bets; traders eye $4,506 resistance

Written on August 17, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,401 as weaker US data pressures dollar, boosting pause bets; traders cautiously bullish.
WTI climbs above $82 as Hormuz risks, SPR drawdown and backwardation tighten oil market

Written on August 17, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by josephine
WTI climbs near $82 as Hormuz risks and low SPR fuel supply fears, boosting bullish trades.
Riksbank Seen Holding at 1.75% as Below-Target Inflation Keeps Krona Under Pressure

Written on August 17, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
Riksbank likely holds 1.75% as inflation beats forecasts but stays below target, pressuring krona; traders bearish.
How to Trade China A50 Index Cash
Written on August 17, 2026 at 12:34 pm, by josephine
A step-by-step guide to trading China A50 Index Cash, with position sizing examples and risk control tips for MT4 and MT5.
Morning Gap Trading Strategy: Complete Guide for Traders
Written on August 17, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
Master the morning gap trading strategy, from how gaps form to gap and go, gap fill setups and risk management on MT4 and MT5.
Aussie Hits 10-Week High on RBA Hawkish Outlook

Written on August 17, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by josephine
Key Points: The Australian dollar climbed above 0.7090, reaching its highest level in around 10 weeks as markets continued to assess the contrasting monetary-policy outlooks between Australia and the US. AUD/USD has benefited from a combination of a relatively hawkish RBA stance and weaker US economic signals. Recent US data pointing to subdued inflation, softer Continue Reading
Canada CPI Seen Below 2% Core as US Tariff Threat Puts Canadian Dollar Under Pressure

Written on August 17, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by josephine
Canada CPI seen subdued as US threatens 50% tariffs; recommend short CAD or USD/CAD calls.
Brent holds near $90 on Middle East risks as copper hits record amid tight supplies
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Written on August 17, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by josephine
Brent steadies near $90; copper hits record as shortages deepen; traders favor oil, copper longs, wheat shorts.