Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sterling steady versus dollar as US jobs data stays firm ahead of payrolls, Hormuz risk lingers

Written on August 6, 2026 at 9:28 pm, by josephine
Sterling steadied near 1.3466 as resilient US data, NFP ahead, and GBP/USD held key technical support.
Gold holds seven-week high near $4,260 as softer dollar, Iran talks and US jobs data loom

Written on August 6, 2026 at 8:29 pm, by josephine
Gold holds seven-week high near $4,260 as dollar, yields ease; NFP, Iran talks drive volatility.
Brent steadies above $80 as interim Iran-Oman Strait traffic deal tests oil and dollar sentiment

Written on August 6, 2026 at 8:28 pm, by josephine
Tentative Iran-Oman Strait deal may ease oil volatility, soften USD, yet risks remain from potential tanker attacks.
Dollar holds near 158.20 against yen as NFP looms and intervention risks linger

Written on August 6, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 158.20 as NFP looms; options traders eye volatility, intervention risk, and key levels.
Rabobank Sees UK Savings Buffer Fuel Brief Demand Boost as Confidence Picks Up Under ‘Vibonomics’

Written on August 6, 2026 at 6:28 pm, by josephine
Rabobank sees confidence-driven spending lift from £150bn savings buffer, but warns reforms needed for lasting UK growth.
Dollar index consolidates near seven-week low as bearish bias persists below 100 resistance

Written on August 6, 2026 at 5:29 pm, by josephine
Dollar index consolidates above 99.50 support after 1.5% drop; bearish bias persists below 100 resistance level.
Oil holds near $80 as Iran-Oman Hormuz route talk calms supply fears, options hedging advised

Written on August 6, 2026 at 5:28 pm, by josephine
Oil steadies near $80 as Iran-Oman route eases fears; options traders brace for sudden volatility.
US Wholesale Inventories Rise 0.2% in June, Missing Forecast and Tempering GDP Support

Written on August 6, 2026 at 4:29 pm, by josephine
US wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in June, missing forecasts, signaling lean stock builds and softer GDP impact.
Russell Futures Bounce From ‘Blue Box’ Support as Traders Eye 3,068 Break for Next Upswing

Written on August 6, 2026 at 4:28 pm, by josephine
Russell futures hit Blue Box support, rebounded; traders eye Fib retracement, breakeven stops, and 3,068 breakout confirmation.
Sterling steady near 1.3460 as investors await US jobs data and test 1.3500 resistance

Written on August 6, 2026 at 3:30 pm, by josephine
Sterling steadied near 1.3460 as markets awaited US jobs data, with GBP/USD range-bound between 1.3400-1.3500.