Monthly Archives: August 2026
Japan’s Nikkei climbs to mid-April high on value stock surge and weaker yen
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:42 am, by josephine
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed on Tuesday at its highest level in more than two months, marking a significant rally to 39,173.15, a 0.95% increase. The broader Topix climbed 1.72% to 2,787.37. This upswing reflects a shift in investor focus towards value stocks, moving away from semiconductor and other high-tech shares. The rally Continue Reading
Aussie surges as interest rate outlooks diverge
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
Key points: The Australian dollar experienced gains this week, buoyed by contrasting interest rate outlooks across major economies. As the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England leaned towards more dovish policies, the Australian market showed resilience, hinting at a possible rate hike. This divergence has pushed the Australian dollar to impressive heights, reflecting Continue Reading
Gold prices steady with rate cut speculations
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
Gold prices remained stable on Friday, maintaining momentum for a second consecutive weekly gain. This trend is driven by weak economic data from the U.S., which has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates this year. Gold market performance now Spot gold held steady at $2,358.31 per ounce as of 0139 GMT, Continue Reading
Copper prices slip as the US dollar gains strength
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
Copper prices dipped with a stronger dollar but are set for the first weekly gain in five weeks. Increased physical demand offers support as markets stabilise.
Rupee expected to struggle as positive US data strengthens dollar
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
Key points: The Indian rupee is likely to face pressure at the start of the week following a rise in U.S. business activity to a two-year high, which has bolstered demand for the dollar. Non-deliverable forwards indicate the rupee (USDINR) will open slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar from its previous close of 83.5325. The Continue Reading
Bank Indonesia maintains interest rates despite rupiah weakness
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
Bank Indonesia (BI) signals that there is no necessity for rate hikes despite the decline of the IDR to 2020 lows. Explore how BI will stabilise and manage inflation.
Canadian dollar holds steady close to one-week high after BoC minutes
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Key points: The Canadian dollar held its ground against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, maintaining near its one-week high. Investors were analyzing the minutes from the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) recent meeting while keeping an eye on the upcoming Canadian inflation data. See: Canadian dollar trading at 1.37125 as seen on the VT Markets app. Continue Reading
Sterling holds steady ahead of BoE decision; Dollar falters against yen
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Key points: The British pound held broadly steady on Thursday as the market awaited the Bank of England’s (BoE) rate decision. The dollar, meanwhile, faced mixed movements against major currencies as it awaited fresh market catalysts. The pound traded at $1.2719, having eked out a slight gain in the previous session. The euro rose 0.03% Continue Reading
Wheat prices retreat with improved global supply
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Key points: Wheat prices (Symbol: Wheat-C) fell on Thursday, slipping to the lowest level in two months as the major harvest supply in the world eased supply fears. Prices dropped to $5.73-1/2 a bushel, down around 18.8% from the highs seen last month. Images above show the dip in wheat prices, as observed on the Continue Reading
Tech giants propel Nasdaq to record highs with broad market gains
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Key points: The Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) continues its impressive run, setting a record high for the sixth consecutive session. The performance of this tech-heavy index is primarily driven by strong gains in major technology stocks, with investors showing an insatiable appetite for these market leaders. Picture: The Nasdaq Composite rallying to record high, as Continue Reading
