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Brent Slumps as Iran De-escalation Headlines Erode Risk Premium, Setting Up Biggest Weekly Fall Since June
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Brent crude slides over 8% on ceasefire hopes, easing Hormuz risks, boosting bonds and equities, encouraging short-volatility strategies.
Written on August 26, 2026 at 10:19 am
Categories: Live Updates
Yen Gains as Markets Price BoJ September Rate Rise; Dollar Slips Ahead of US PCE Data

Yen rises as USD/JPY nears 159 on BoJ hike bets; dollar slips ahead of US PCE inflation data.
Written on August 26, 2026 at 9:32 am
Categories: Live Updates
Markets Edge Higher as Nvidia Earnings Loom, with Options Pricing in Muted Post-Beat Reaction

Nvidia earnings loom as macro catalyst; options imply 8–10% move, but upside reactions cool; favor structured volatility.
Written on August 26, 2026 at 9:31 am
Categories: Live Updates
Australian dollar climbs on upbeat CPI, markets price higher odds of RBA hike; US PCE awaited

Australian dollar climbs to 0.7180 after strong CPI, boosting RBA hike bets; traders eye US PCE.
Written on August 26, 2026 at 8:21 am
Categories: Live Updates
Asian risk sentiment firms as Australia inflation lifts RBA hike odds; oil eases on Hormuz talk reports

Asian risk improved; ASX lagged on hot CPI. Oil, yields fell on Hormuz talks; key events loom.
Written on August 26, 2026 at 8:20 am
Categories: Live Updates
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