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South African rand strengthens with coalition government talks
Key points: The South African rand rose against a broadly stronger US dollar (Currency pair: USDZAR) expecting political parties to agree on the formation of a coalition government. USDZAR pair was lowered to the 18.36540 zone, making the ZAR one of only three G20 currencies to rise against the US dollar, as markets eagerly await Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Cocoa prices surge as supply crisis in top producing countries worsens
Key points: Cocoa (Symbol: Cocoa-C) prices surged past $10,000 per metric ton driven by escalating concerns over supply shortages from major producers. The market is now focused on the worsening supply crisis, particularly in Ivory Coast and Ghana, as the top cocoa producers in the world. The image above shows cocoa prices rallying, as observed Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
The rise of Nvidia: Potential risks of a bubble
Key points: This article is a follow-up to: Nvidia soars to record highs Nvidia (Symbol: NVDA) has experienced a phenomenal rise in 2024, with its stock price soaring over 140% and its market capitalisation surpassing $3 trillion. This performance has positioned Nvidia as a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor markets. However, Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Oil prices edge down as demand growth prospects remain uncertain
Key points: Oil prices edged down in Asian trade on Tuesday, after rallying in the previous session. Brent crude oil (Symbol: UKOUSD) dropped to $84.13 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil (Symbol: USOUSD) decreased to $80.19 a barrel. The images above show the bullish momentum in oil prices, as observed on the VT Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Aussie sees minimal boost from RBA’s hawkish stance
Key points: The Australian dollar showed little movement on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained a cautious stance against inflation. The RBA concluded its June policy meeting with rates held at 4.35%, emphasising that household consumption was stronger than initially reported and monthly consumer price figures had not improved. This stance suggested Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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