Monthly Archives: August 2026
Dollar softens after Fed hold as UK, Canada policy signals and US data steer markets

Written on August 3, 2026 at 8:58 am, by josephine
Dollar softens after Fed holds; markets eye NFP and inflation, while GBP rebounds and USD/CAD tests $1.40.
Oil slides on US-Iran diplomacy as dollar stays soft and traders eye July ISM data
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Written on August 3, 2026 at 8:29 am, by josephine
Oil plunged on US-Iran détente; traders eye options in crude, yen intervention, $4,000 gold, equities.
Nasdaq 100 rebounds as Microsoft lifts tech, Meta guidance and yields drive AI selectivity

Written on August 3, 2026 at 8:28 am, by josephine
Nasdaq 100 rebounds as AI earnings diverge; traders turn selective, hedge macro risks amid yields, geopolitics.
Fitch affirms Croatia, Czechia and Romania as PMI due; forint slips on Paks outage risks to grid

Written on August 3, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
CEE sentiment rebounds; Fitch affirms ratings; forint hit by Paks outage; traders eye PMI volatility, Moody’s Romania.
Sterling slips as Bank of England holds rates, traders watch 1.3500 resistance

Written on August 3, 2026 at 7:58 am, by josephine
Sterling slips near 1.3470 after BoE holds 3.75%; hike odds drop, traders eye 1.3500 resistance.
USD/IDR softer near 18,040 as Indonesian data strengthens rupiah and dollar sags on yen action

Written on August 3, 2026 at 7:29 am, by josephine
USD/IDR weakens near 18,040 as Indonesian PMI rebounds, inflation cools, and softer dollar boosts rupiah.
Indian rupee firms as oil slides on US-Iran ceasefire; markets await RBI decision

Written on August 3, 2026 at 7:28 am, by josephine
Rupee strengthens as oil drops on US-Iran ceasefire; traders eye RBI decision, bearish USD/INR and crude.
Can You Bank on SoFi as a Next-Generation Market Leader?

Written on August 3, 2026 at 7:00 am, by josephine
SoFi’s latest earnings show strong growth, but investors are still weighing whether it is building a digital bank or the next fintech platform.
Gold prices edge higher in UAE as interest-rate outlook and central bank demand support bullion

Written on August 3, 2026 at 6:58 am, by josephine
UAE gold prices rose Monday to AED 480.42/gram; broader gains driven by rates, dollar moves, central-bank buying.
How to Trade US Treasury CFDs
Written on August 3, 2026 at 6:57 am, by josephine
Trade US Treasury CFDs with insights on pricing, margin, rollover, key drivers and risk management in this complete CFD trading guide.