Monthly Archives: August 2026
API reports 9.1 million-barrel US crude stock build, defying draw expectations and weighing on WTI

Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
API reports US crude inventories surged 9.072 million barrels, defying expected draw, signaling weakening demand and downside WTI risk.
US backs yen with euro sales to shield dollar and Treasuries, leaving ECB wrong-footed

Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
U.S. supported yen using euros, surprising ECB; FIMA delays Japan Treasury sales; bond stress boosts FX, rates volatility.
Rocket Lab Shares Drop as Neutron Timeline Raises Investor Concerns

Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:26 am, by josephine
Rocket Lab shares decline as investors assess Neutron timeline uncertainty, margin pressure and strong growth following its latest earnings update.
How to Analyse Treasury Yield Breakouts
Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
Learn to spot real treasury yield breakouts, confirm true moves, and manage risk with this step-by-step CFD trading guide.
Thailand July inflation undershoots forecasts, reinforcing Bank of Thailand rate pause as baht steadies

Written on August 12, 2026 at 3:28 am, by josephine
Thailand’s July CPI slowed to 2.0%, easing rate-hike fears; baht steadied, but remains weak year-to-date.
Sterling Steadies Near Multi-Month Highs as UK Political Risk Ebbs and Yield Spreads Improve

Written on August 12, 2026 at 2:29 am, by josephine
Sterling consolidates near multi-month highs, supported by improved politics and yield spreads; options favor upside, range-bound.
Dollar Index steadies below 100 as US CPI looms; oil and gold volatility in focus

Written on August 12, 2026 at 2:28 am, by josephine
DXY steadied below 100 pre-CPI as traders favor options plays in oil, gold, EUR/USD, USD/JPY.
Oil climbs as US–Iran Hormuz talks stall, lifting Brent to $90 and fuelling diesel premium

Written on August 12, 2026 at 1:28 am, by josephine
US–Iran Hormuz deal prospects fade, lifting oil risk premium; Brent nears $90, gasoil surges on refinery attacks.
Dollar Index holds near 99.80 as CPI, PPI and Fed pricing set breakout risk

Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:29 am, by josephine
Dollar Index coils near 99.80 as CPI/PPI and Fed signals could trigger breakout above 100.00.
Singapore upgrades 2026 growth outlook on AI-driven activity as UOB lifts GDP forecast

Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP outlook on AI-led strength; MAS likely stays tight, supporting SGD and STI options.