Monthly Archives: August 2026
CFTC Data Show Speculators Trim Yen Shorts as JPY Bearish Bets Ease

Written on August 15, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows JPY net shorts narrowed to -42.1K, signaling less bearish positioning and potential yen strength ahead.
CFTC Data Show Speculators Lift Gold Futures Net-Long Positions to 217.9K Contracts

Written on August 15, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data show gold speculators increased net-long positions to 217.9K, signaling stronger bullish momentum in futures.
CFTC Data Shows Sterling Shorts Ease Slightly as Traders Trim Bearish Bets

Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows modest GBP short-covering, yet net positioning remains bearish; traders should stay cautious, watching key support.
CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net longs to 99.2K, signalling waning bullish bets

Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net longs to 99.2K, signaling hesitation, volatility risk, and rebound potential.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Speculators Turn Net Long as Seasonal Weakness Looms

Written on August 15, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
CFTC data show S&P 500 specs flip from net short to net long, signaling bullish momentum despite seasonality.
EUR/USD Rebounds to Test 100-Day Moving Average as Bullish Reversal Risk Builds

Written on August 15, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds toward 1.1567 SMA; breakout targets 1.1629-1.1700, while below 1.1500 risks renewed decline.
US Retail Sales Miss Forecast as Petrol and New Cars Inflate Headline Growth, Rate Hike Bets Persist

Written on August 15, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
Headline retail strength was fuel-driven; ex-gas growth stalled, volumes fell, SNAP cuts tighten spending, rates may reprice.
Dollar Index Dips Below 100 as Fiscal Deficit Swells and Gold Eyes $4,400 Breakout

Written on August 15, 2026 at 4:20 am, by josephine
Dollar Index breaks 100 as deficits and interest costs soar, boosting gold’s debasement bid near $4,400.
China’s Q2 Retail Gold Investment Slumps After Q1 Peak, Yet H1 Demand Rises 31%

Written on August 15, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Chinese retail gold demand fell in Q2, yet H1 surged; VAT shifts boosted bars, ETFs.
MUFG warns China July data may steer yuan and Asia FX as PBOC manages fixing pressure

Written on August 15, 2026 at 3:20 am, by josephine
China’s July activity data may sway yuan and Asian FX; PBOC fixing policy drives volatility, hedging.