Monthly Archives: August 2026
UK GfK consumer confidence beats forecasts, bolstering sterling and tempering Bank of England rate-cut hopes
Written on August 21, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
UK GfK confidence rose to -14 in August, beating forecasts; stronger sentiment may support GBP, pressure gilts.
VT Markets Supports Baan Imjai Shelter with Supply Donation and Direct Outreach
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:49 am, by anakin
21 August 2026, Sydney, Australia — VT Markets recently completed a local outreach initiative at Baan Imjai shelter in Thailand, donating daily necessities and basic furniture to support the facility’s residents and day-to-day setup. The visit comes as social welfare programs across Thailand continue to address economic pressures and rising living costs in major urban areas. Facilities Continue Reading
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1700 as Dollar Firms on Higher Treasury Yields and Fed Hike Bets
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700 as stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and Fed hike odds cap gains.
US equities slide as Treasury yields rebound, Walmart slumps and debt tops $40tn
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:18 am, by josephine
US stocks fell as Treasury yields rebounded, Walmart tumbled, and investors awaited PMI data and Jackson Hole.
US Treasury Doubles Long-Dated Buybacks to $4bn, Pushing Yields Lower and Lifting Gold
Written on August 21, 2026 at 1:20 am, by josephine
Treasury doubles long-dated buyback size to $4bn, aiming to cap yields; traders eye ETFs, metals, volatility.
US federal debt nears $40tn as deficits, interest costs and private credit defaults strain markets
Written on August 21, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
US debt nears $40tn as deficits and interest surge; private credit defaults rise, boosting metals and volatility hedges.
Hyperliquid’s US Expansion Could Change Its Future
Written on August 21, 2026 at 12:22 am, by jessica
Hyperliquid’s US ambitions could expand its market reach, but HYPE’s next phase depends on regulation and value capture.
Sterling hits February high as US buyback plan lifts GBP/USD, BoE inflation stance supports
Written on August 21, 2026 at 12:19 am, by josephine
Sterling rose to five-month highs as weak dollar, Treasury buybacks and sticky UK inflation fueled GB/USD breakout hopes.
Dow slips as Treasury yields climb after strong US data; Walmart sinks and oil advances
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:20 pm, by josephine
Dow slips despite strong US data; yields jump, Walmart tanks, oil rises; traders favor bearish puts, energy calls.
Sterling climbs on UK inflation as markets price Bank of England tightening amid softer US dollar
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:19 pm, by josephine
Sterling rises to 1.3639 as UK inflation boosts BOE tightening hopes; dollar steadies; traders eye volatility.
