Monthly Archives: August 2026
Central Bank Pressure Index flags renewed political push on ECB as France and Italy debt strains mount

Written on August 13, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
AI-built CBPI shows renewed political pressure on ECB as debt rises, safety nets fade, volatility grows.
9 Best Free Stock Screeners in 2026
Written on August 13, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
Compare the 9 best free stock screeners in 2026, including top UK share screeners. Features, pros, cons, and the right pick for every trading style.
Dollar Dips After July CPI Then Rebounds as September Fed Hike Bets Ease

Written on August 13, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by josephine
Dollar dips on CPI, rebounds near 100; September hike odds ease as traders favor range strategies, hedge energy risks.
USD/CHF Falls Near 0.8130 as Swiss Deflation Persists and US Rate-Hike Bets Ease

Written on August 13, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF dips near 0.8130 as Swiss deflation persists, softer US CPI lowers hike odds, geopolitics loom.
Yen Firms as BoJ Hike Bets Grow and USD/JPY Nears 160 Intervention Risk Ahead

Written on August 13, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by josephine
Yen firms as BOJ hike expectations grow; USD/JPY nears 160, boosting volatility fears and intervention risk.
US dollar firms as CPI meets forecasts, Fed hike pricing stays hawkish ahead of Jackson Hole

Written on August 13, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
Dollar strengthened after in-line US CPI; modest rate repricing and rebuilt longs supported gains ahead of Jackson Hole.
US equities hit fresh highs as investors watch for rotation into discounted China A50 trade

Written on August 13, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
US stocks hit highs; CHA50/US500 gauges rotation. China cheap, but flows negative; momentum remains US.
WTI climbs above $82 as Hormuz shipping falls, despite OPEC cutting oil demand forecast
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Written on August 13, 2026 at 10:20 am, by josephine
WTI rises near $82 as Hormuz disruption fears mount, while OPEC cuts demand outlook, boosting volatility.
BNY sees Fed decision marking peak dollar dehedging as investors rebuild USD hedges and trim exposure

Written on August 13, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
Fed decision marked peak USD dehedging; investors rebuilt hedges, kept US assets; selling focused on GBP/EUR/CAD.
Middle East Risks Hold Brent Near $90 as US Inflation Data Shifts Rate and FX Pricing

Written on August 13, 2026 at 9:21 am, by josephine
Middle East tensions support Brent near $90; US inflation data shifts rate odds, driving crude, rates, FX trades.