Monthly Archives: August 2026
PBOC Sets Weaker-Than-Estimated Yuan Fixing, Fueling Expectations of Further Policy Easing

Written on August 17, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY fixing at 6.7873, weaker than forecasts, signaling tolerance for depreciation amid soft data.
USD/JPY Slides Towards 159.10 as Japan GDP Misses Forecasts and US Retail Sales Weigh

Written on August 17, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slipped near 159.10 as Japan GDP missed forecasts and weak US retail sales softened dollar.
Week Ahead: Yen Weakness Raises Global Market Risks

Written on August 17, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
The yen takes the centre stage as currency intervention, interest-rate gaps and carry-trade risks shape global market sentiment, while traders also watch UK inflation and the FOMC Meeting Minutes – vtmarkets.com
Gold Futures Trading: The Complete Guide
Written on August 17, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
A complete guide to gold futures trading: contract specs, margin, leverage, rollover costs, and practical steps to trade gold futures in 2026.
Euro and sterling test resistance as yen crosses rebound, loonie weakens and franc softens

Written on August 17, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Major currencies face resistance: EUR/USD targets 1.1600, GBP/USD tests highs; JPY, AUD capped; USD/CAD bearish; CHF weak.
Micro WTI Crude Holds Above $77 Arc Support, Eyes Rebound Towards $93 Amid Tightening Supplies

Written on August 17, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Micro WTI holds above $77 Support Arc; neutral-bullish bias targets $93, invalidated by sustained daily close below.
New Zealand services activity stays near neutral as BusinessNZ PSI holds at 50.6 in July

Written on August 17, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s services activity stayed flat in July (PSI 50.6), signaling fragile growth, likely rate cuts.
Rightmove Index Shows UK Asking Prices Slide 2% in August, Raising Pound and Rate Cut Bets

Written on August 17, 2026 at 2:20 am, by josephine
Rightmove reports UK asking prices fell 2% in August, signalling housing slowdown, potential pound weakness, and trading opportunities.
Israel–Hezbollah strikes lift geopolitical risk premium, keeping oil and volatility traders on alert

Written on August 17, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Israel resumes Lebanon strikes, raising geopolitical risk; traders eye oil volatility, calls, and safe-haven hedges.
New Zealand card retail sales pickup clouds RBNZ rate-cut bets, lifts NZD upside potential

Written on August 17, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
New Zealand card retail sales growth accelerated to 3.4% in July, signaling resilient demand and reduced RBNZ cut odds.