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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
Japan’s Nikkei falls on Wall Street weakness and BOJ uncertainty
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Friday, influenced by Wall Street’s tepid overnight performance and uncertainties surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy trajectory. The Nikkei slipped 0.34% to finish at 38,787.38, although it still gained 1.43% for the week. Picture: Japan’s Nikkei’s decline, as observed Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
US stocks pullback: Rising bond yields and hawkish Fed comments
Key Points: After some rally since the US inflation data announcement, the major US stock indexes experienced a turbulent session, ultimately closing in the red. The S&P 500 Index (Symbol: SP500) dropped by -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index (Symbol: DJ30) declined by -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index (Symbol: NAS100) fell by -0.21%. Rally shortlived with Hawkish comments Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:50 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
The gold rush: XAUUSD soars past $2,430
Key Points: Gold (Symbol: XAUUSD) climbed past $2,430 per ounce on Monday, marking a new record. This surge was driven by increasing speculations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, strong central bank purchases, and rising safe-haven demand. SEE: Gold experiencing sudden upswing on the VT Markets trading app Potential rate cuts from the US Federal Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:49 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Dollar stable as traders await US rate policy updates
Key points: The dollar held steady on Monday as investors anticipated further guidance on the U.S. interest rate trajectory following cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Despite cooling inflation signs, traders are eagerly awaiting more data to gauge future rate cuts. The Japanese yen (USDJPY) started the week on the back foot, weakening to 155.80 Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:49 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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