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Oil slides as Hormuz traffic stays 88% below normal, keeping freight and supply risks elevated

Hormuz traffic remains near 12% normal despite reopening; futures ease, but constrained routing and higher tanker rates signal risk.
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:59 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Yen retreats as US CPI meets forecasts, softening Fed hike bets; USD/JPY steadies near 159.20

Yen weakens after US CPI meets forecasts; USD/JPY near 159.20 as Fed hike odds drop. Options hedges advised.
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Categories: Live Updates
US July CPI Matches Forecasts as Energy Drags, Keeping September Fed Hike Odds Below 50%

July CPI met forecasts: headline 0.1%, core 0.2%; energy drag, easing food, muted tariffs; dollar pressured.
Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Trump claims US ‘total control’ of Hormuz as traders eye oil volatility and Brent-WTI spread

Trump claims US “total control” of Hormuz; analysts see oil volatility, recommend Brent options, WTI straddles.
Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Categories: Live Updates
EUR/GBP Holds Near 0.8540 as Traders Brace for UK GDP and BoE Policy Split

EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8540 ahead of UK GDP, with downside bias; options on volatility recommended.
Written on August 12, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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