Monthly Archives: August 2026
USD/CAD holds near 1.3940 as softer US data offsets weaker oil and Canadian dollar

Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD steadies near 1.3940 as soft US PPI weakens dollar, while lower oil pressures Canadian dollar.
UK GDP beats in Q2 as AI-led investment props growth, but slowdown clouds sterling outlook

Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
UK GDP up 0.4% in 2Q26; AI-led investment supports now fading, risking weaker sterling and assets.
India CPI ticks up on food costs as RBI seen holding 5.25% repo rate

Written on August 13, 2026 at 6:19 pm, by josephine
India’s July CPI rose to 4.45% on higher food inflation; RBI likely holds 5.25% rates.
IREN courts AI infrastructure growth with NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status and Microsoft Horizon 1 delivery

Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:20 pm, by josephine
IREN blends renewable-powered Bitcoin mining with AI infrastructure, gaining NVIDIA status and Microsoft delivery, fueling bullish options.
UK GDP beats forecasts as Deutsche Bank sees second-half slowdown amid energy bills and budget risks

Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
UK GDP surprised higher, but Deutsche Bank warns energy costs and budget uncertainty could slow growth, boosting volatility.
USD/JPY Near 160 as Tokyo Backs Faster BoJ Hikes, Options Tilt Towards Yen Upside

Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:19 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 160 as Japan backs faster BoJ hikes; narrowing rate spreads favor yen strength.
VT Markets Kickstarts Finance Forward CSR Initiative with Youth Workshops in Indonesia Alongside YCAB Foundation

Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by anakin
13 August 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia — Global online trading platform VT Markets hosted two financial literacy workshops at SMK Tri Arga 2 high school in Jakarta, making it its first activation under its Finance Forward CSR program. Organised in direct partnership with YCAB Foundation, the hands-on sessions reached over 120 students with essential real-world money skills. Launched Continue Reading
US core PPI undershoots forecasts, bolstering rate-cut bets and lifting risk appetite

Written on August 13, 2026 at 3:20 pm, by josephine
July US core PPI rose 0.2%, undershooting forecasts, easing inflation and favoring SOFR longs, equities, weaker dollar.
US July PPI undershoots forecasts, bolstering rate-cut bets and weighing on the dollar

Written on August 13, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
US July PPI rose 4.7% y/y, under 4.9% forecast, signaling cooling inflation and dovish-trade opportunities.
Markets pare September Fed hike odds after July CPI, with cuts now seen restarting in 2027

Written on August 13, 2026 at 2:21 pm, by josephine
Post-CPI, September hike odds fell; UOB expects 2026 pause, 2027 cuts, favoring range trades and hedges.