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US inflation report: Impact on the dollar
Key Points: The upcoming US inflation report is expected to play a key role in shaping the value of the USD and guiding perceptions of next moves by the Federal Reserve. Over the past months, the dollar has enjoyed a rally, driven primarily by a shift in expectations towards a less accommodative monetary policy by Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:52 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Anticipating the impact of US inflation data on gold prices
Key points: Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, marking a modest recovery of 0.4% to $2,344.39 per ounce by early GMT, following a 1% decline on Monday. This fluctuation occurs as markets gear up for critical inflation reports set to shed light on potential changes in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies. Not only Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:52 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Nasdaq hits record high as Powell calms rate hike fears, eyes on upcoming CPI
Key points In Tuesday’s trading session, the Nasdaq Composite reached a new record high, climbing to 18356.6 on the VT Markets trading app. This rally came as investors reacted positively to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s assurance that the central bank is not planning an imminent rate hike. This sentiment was bolstered by the producer Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:52 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
US economic indicators continue to influence Yen performance
Key Points: The early trading hours saw JPY declining against a basket of G-10 and Asian currencies. This trend was largely driven by an emerging risk-on sentiment, influenced by revised economic forecasts and potential shifts in US monetary policy. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) adjustments for March have significantly shaped the expectations of all Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:52 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Aussie climbs as China considers buying unsold homes
Key points: China is contemplating a policy move where local governments would purchase millions of unsold homes. This initiative aims to stabilise the distressed real estate sector, which has seen home sales plummet by nearly 50%, leaving a vast inventory of unoccupied properties. Australian dollar rises on optimism Picture: The AUD/USD pair is moving upwards. Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:51 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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