Monthly Archives: August 2026
Brazil July trade surplus misses forecasts, raising pressure on real and rate outlook

Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:29 am, by josephine
Brazil’s July trade surplus missed forecasts at $7.067bn, signaling weaker dollar inflows and BRL downside risk.
Banxico holds rate at 6.50% as inflation risks linger, keeping peso yield support in focus

Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:28 am, by josephine
Banxico holds 6.50% rate, cites upside inflation risks, forecasts slow disinflation; peso supported, recommend options strategies.
Thailand Holds 2026 Inflation Forecast; Oil, Baht and El Niño Risks Shape Outlook and Hedges

Written on August 7, 2026 at 1:29 am, by josephine
Thailand keeps 2026 inflation forecast 1.5%–2.5%; traders hedge baht, oil, El Niño food shocks, rates.
WTI climbs towards $76.50 as Iran Strait of Hormuz transit curbs revive risk premium
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Written on August 7, 2026 at 1:28 am, by josephine
WTI rebounds near $76.50 as Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz plan signals tighter transit rules, renewed risk premium.
AUD/USD Holds Above 0.7000 as Dollar Firms; Hormuz Oil Risks and US Payrolls in Focus

Written on August 7, 2026 at 12:29 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slips but holds 0.7000; stronger dollar, China trade slowdown and payrolls risk favor bearish options setups.
Dow retreats inside upper Bollinger Band after rare two-day Dow breakout and shooting-star warning

Written on August 7, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
Dow posts rare overbought Bollinger break; shooting star, weak breadth suggest pullback, prompting bearish-neutral DIA options.
Fed holds rates amid split vote as Warsh pares guidance; yields rise and inflation credibility questioned

Written on August 6, 2026 at 11:31 pm, by josephine
Fed holds rates amid dissent, shorter guidance; yields rise, real rates zero; volatility, metals, hedging trades.
Bank of Korea Restarts Gold Buying via Domestic Supply and ETFs as Central Bank Demand Stays Elevated

Written on August 6, 2026 at 11:28 pm, by josephine
Bank of Korea resumes gold buying, including domestic supply and ETFs, amid surging global central-bank demand.
Sterling Holds Near 1.3460 as US Jobs Data and Geopolitics Keep GBP/USD Range-Bound

Written on August 6, 2026 at 10:29 pm, by josephine
Sterling stayed range-bound near 1.3466 as traders eyed US jobs data, NFP, and geopolitical risks.
USD/CHF rebounds on strong US jobs data as 50-day SMA holds, eyes 0.8200

Written on August 6, 2026 at 10:28 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF rebounded 0.60% after strong US jobs data, defending 50-day SMA; upside targets 0.8200–0.8300.