Monthly Archives: August 2026
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) maintains monetary policy until year 2025
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Key points: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is projected to keep its monetary policy unchanged through 2025, driven by consistently high core inflation. Despite a downward trend in headline inflation, core inflation has remained around 3% since mid-2023. This elevated level of core inflation suggests that MAS will not alter its policy parameters this Continue Reading
The rise of Nvidia: Potential risks of a bubble
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
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
US dollar regains strength ahead of key retail sales data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
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
Gold rises as prospects of Fed Rate cut enhance its appeal
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
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
Japanese yen plummets as silence on rate hike timeline from the Bank of Japan disappoints
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
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
Japan’s Nikkei gains on Nvidia surge; Profit-taking limits further upside
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
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
Yen cautious before BOJ meeting; Euro falters with weekly loss in sight
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
Key points: On Friday, the yen was on the defensive as traders awaited the Bank of Japan’s policy decision, while the euro was headed for a weekly loss due to political turmoil in France. The dollar gained strength against both currencies, buoyed by safe-haven bids and eurozone political uncertainties. Yen anticipates BOJ decision Picture: Japanese Continue Reading
Aussie and Kiwi hit multi-month highs on Euro
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
Key points: On Friday, the Australian and New Zealand dollars dipped slightly against the safe-haven U.S. dollar as risk aversion swept through European markets. However, both currencies reached multi-month highs against the struggling euro. The Bank of Japan’s announcement to taper its bond-buying program after its July policy meeting also contributed to gains against the Continue Reading
Oil prices edge down as demand growth prospects remain uncertain
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
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
Aussie sees minimal boost from RBA’s hawkish stance
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
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
