Monthly Archives: August 2026
Bank of Japan split on next rate move as inflation risks build, yen weakness persists

Written on August 10, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
BoJ policymakers split on pausing or hiking; recovery moderate, inflation risks rising amid yen weakness, AI demand.
WTI steadies near $79 as Hormuz talks near accord amid Middle East supply risks and tight balances

Written on August 10, 2026 at 4:28 am, by josephine
WTI near $79.40 amid Hormuz uncertainty, Middle East attacks, tight supply; options advised for volatility hedging.
Japan’s June BoP Trade Balance Swings to ¥135.2bn Deficit, Weighing on Yen Outlook

Written on August 10, 2026 at 3:28 am, by josephine
Japan’s trade balance swung to a ¥135.2bn June deficit, pressuring the yen and favoring bullish USD/JPY options.
Japan’s June Current Account Turns to ¥92.3bn Deficit, Missing Forecast ¥1.51tn Surplus

Written on August 10, 2026 at 3:28 am, by josephine
Japan’s June current account unexpectedly fell to a ¥92.3bn deficit, missing forecasts for a ¥1.51trn surplus.
Japan Bank Lending Growth Slows in July, Tempering BOJ Tightening Bets and Weighing on Yen

Written on August 10, 2026 at 2:29 am, by josephine
Japan’s bank lending growth slowed to 5.4%, missing forecasts, signalling cautious BoJ, weaker yen, bonds rally, equities.
Global equities hit record highs despite US payroll drop, fuelling divergence and hedging demand

Written on August 10, 2026 at 2:28 am, by josephine
Weak US payrolls and bearish divergences shadow global equity highs; traders advised hedges amid eclipse-driven reversal risks.
Nasdaq Shows Relative Strength as Rate-Hike Odds Ease Ahead of US Inflation Data

Written on August 10, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
Tech outperformed amid choppy trade; market breadth widened beyond megacaps as rate-cut odds rose before CPI/PPI.
Carry Trade Boom Faces Headwinds as Rate Differentials Narrow and Volatility Risks Rise in 2026

Written on August 10, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
Carry trades thrived in 2026, but narrowing rate gaps and volatility risks threaten sudden, leveraged unwinds.
Dollar dips below 100 as gold tests 4381 gap and copper correction targets 656 support

Written on August 9, 2026 at 11:28 pm, by josephine
Dollar, gold, copper hover near key technical zones; weekly closes may confirm breakouts, reversals, and next-week direction.
Asian banks boost gold access as ETFs surge and Hong Kong expands vaulting and clearing infrastructure

Written on August 9, 2026 at 10:28 pm, by josephine
Asian banks boost gold access via fractional trading, ETFs, and vaulting, as Hong Kong capacity surges.