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Japan’s Nikkei climbs as investors snap up shares following sharp decline
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average saw a recovery on Tuesday, rising 1% to 38,482.11 as investors took advantage of lower stock prices after Monday’s sharp decline. The index had fallen 1.8% in the previous session, slipping below the psychologically important 38,000 level for the first time this month. See: Rebound expected for Nikkei225. Download Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
US dollar regains strength ahead of key retail sales data
Key points: The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) rebounded from a lackluster start to the week. The index, which measures the performance of the US dollar against six major currencies, regained strength and floated near the 105.50 mark. The image above shows the strength in the US dollar index, as observed on the VT Markets Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Gold rises as prospects of Fed Rate cut enhance its appeal
Key points: Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday following weaker-than-expected US retail sales data, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $2,328.67 per ounce as of 0631 GMT, while US gold futures fell 0.2% to $2,330.30. Picture: Gold trading at 2332.74 as seen on Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:37 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Japanese yen plummets as silence on rate hike timeline from the Bank of Japan disappoints
Key points: This article is a follow-up to: Yen cautious before BOJ meeting The USD/JPY pair saw a sharp increase following the decision from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to keep its interest rates unchanged. This decision led to the Japanese yen plummeting against the US dollar, with the greenback gaining approximately 1%, moving from Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:37 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Japan’s Nikkei gains on Nvidia surge; Profit-taking limits further upside
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Wednesday, following an overnight rally in Wall Street’s semiconductor stocks. Nvidia’s impressive performance helped push Japan’s technology shares upward in the morning. Nvidia, which surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company overnight, had a observable impact. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also climbed over 1%, Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:37 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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