Monthly Archives: August 2026
US stocks rebound as Fed hints at possible rate pause
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:42 am, by josephine
US stocks rebounded on Thursday, ending a two-day losing streak, following Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic’s announcement that the central bank may pause rate hikes this summer. US Treasury bond yields had earlier risen to multi-month highs amid inflation fears, supporting the US dollar. However, other central bank officials have reiterated hawkish Continue Reading
US Stocks Rebound, Bond Yields Up, Gold Surges on Weaker Dollar
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:42 am, by josephine
US stocks managed to snap a three-week losing streak following Friday’s rally. Market sentiment remained upbeat despite a report showing resilience in the service sector, as more investors wagered the impact of the Fed’s hikes on the economy would be delayed. Bond yields rose for the week though Treasuries rallied on Friday, with the 10-year Continue Reading
US Stock Market Struggles Amid Economic Risks and Key Events
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
The US stock market struggled to make gains due to concerns that a recent surge in prices may be overblown, given ongoing economic risks. The fate of the 2023 stock market recovery hinges on four major events before the Federal Reserve’s March 22 meeting, which will determine if the market will rebound after its February Continue Reading
Powell’s Hawkish Remarks Spark Wall Street Sell-Off and Recession Concerns
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
Jerome Powell’s hawkish rhetoric triggered a surge in Federal Reserve rate expectations, sparking concerns of a potential recession and causing a sell-off in the riskier segments of the market, resulting in Wall Street experiencing a reality check. During a Senate hearing, Powell suggested that the Fed may accelerate the pace of tightening and raise interest Continue Reading
US Equity Markets Volatile Despite Fed Reassurances, Jobs Data Awaited on Friday
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
On Wednesday, the US equity market experienced volatility despite the reassurance from Fed chief Jerome Powell that the central bank is not seeking to cause a recession and that no decision has been made on the size of a rate increase in March. Powell’s testimony to American lawmakers increased bets that the Federal Reserve will Continue Reading
US Equity Market Drops Amid Banking Sector Rout and Economic Data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
On Thursday, the US equity market took a turn for the worse as concerns grew over trouble in the banking sector and investors braced for Friday’s payrolls report. Weekly jobless claims, released on Thursday, surpassed expectations and marked the first time claims had risen above 200K since early January. Stronger-than-expected figures in Friday’s monthly jobs Continue Reading
Fluctuations in US Stock Market Due to Treasury Yield Drop and Tech Stocks Rebound
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by josephine
The US stock market experienced fluctuations on Monday, marked by oscillations between gains and losses. A sudden drop in the yield on the two-year Treasury note was one of the reasons for this. The drop was significant, its largest in decades. On the other hand, tech stocks rebounded from a previous week’s dip after Silicon Continue Reading
Rupee likely to find support from expected inflows as US yields rise
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
Key points: The Indian rupee is anticipated to open slightly higher on Thursday, driven by expected inflows from the inclusion of Indian bonds in a major emerging market index. This inclusion, effective from June 28, is likely to attract passive fund inflows, providing support to the rupee. Picture: Indian rupee trading at 83.562 on the Continue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei dips on yen intervention fears
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, reversing much of its gains from the previous session. This drop comes as the yen’s slide past the closely watched 160 per dollar level put traders on high alert for potential intervention. The Nikkei closed down 0.82% at 39,341.54. Tech shares drag down Topix after U.S. Continue Reading
Oil Prices Slip as US-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
Brent crude and WTI edge lower as US-Iran nuclear talks reduce supply risk concerns. Markets await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and potential output hike. | VT Market
