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US stocks soar as Fed takes a soft landing
Key Points: Consumer prices slowed; market sentiment heightened With US consumer prices slowing more than expected in April, investors now receive some relief from previous concerns about persistent inflation. This data suggests that the economy might achieve a “soft landing,” where inflation is tamed without a significant slowdown in growth. With such newfound optimism, the US Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:51 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
MARKETS TODAY: Forex market sees sharp movement, Berkshire Hathaway invests in Chubb
The current sentiment in the forex market is manifesting through interesting trends across key currency pairs, indicating potential shifts that traders should monitor closely. Starting with the GBP/USD pair, 56.68% of clients are currently bearish, with a short-to-long ratio of 1.31 to 1. This sentiment is further underscored by an increase in net-short bets by Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Aussie dips on weak employment reports and wage growth slowdown
Key Points: The Australian dollar dipped below $0.67 against the US dollar (Symbol: AUDUSD), responding to weaker-than-expected domestic employment data. The latest report revealed that Australia’s unemployment rate increased to 4.1% in April from 3.8% in March. This rise in unemployment, coupled with a slowdown in wage growth in the first quarter, has led markets Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
US Dollar Index (DXY) declined as inflation eases: Markets rally on rate cuts optimism
Key Points: The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a sharp decline on 15 May 2023 (Wednesday), dropping about 1% from 105.04 to the 104.20 zone. This marks the third consecutive losing session for the greenback, which has now erased approximately 3% of its valuation this month. The catalyst for this decline was the latest US Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Oil poised for weekly gain on rising demand
Key points: Oil prices increased on Friday, with global benchmark Brent set for its first weekly gain in three weeks due to signs of improving demand from key consumers China and the United States. Picture: Oil prices on the rise as seen on VT Markets app. Brent and WTI crude futures edge higher Brent crude Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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