Monthly Archives: August 2026
Japan’s Nikkei climbs as investors snap up shares following sharp decline
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
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
South Korean shares gain over 1% on Wall Street rally; Chipmakers shine
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
Key points: South Korean shares saw a strong rise of more than 1% on Thursday, following a rally on Wall Street. This uptick came after inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision were released. Chipmakers drive KOSPI surge as U.S. markets hit record highs The benchmark KOSPI index increased by 42.76 points, or 1.55%, Continue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei falls after initial gains ahead of BOJ policy decision
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei index reversed its early gains on Thursday, ending the morning session down 0.12% to 38,831.36. This shift occurred ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy decision due on Friday. Earlier in the session, the Nikkei had risen nearly 1%, crossing the 39,000 mark, supported by gains in chip-related stocks. Picture: Continue Reading
The US stock market surges following inflation slowdown
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
Key points: The US stock market rocketed higher as the latest report from the US Federal Reserve was released, with a positive reaction to the latest inflation data. The Fed has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.50%, contrary to prior expectations of three rate cuts for the year, now projecting only one Continue Reading
South African rand strengthens with coalition government talks
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key points: The South African rand rose against a broadly stronger US dollar (Currency pair: USDZAR) expecting political parties to agree on the formation of a coalition government. USDZAR pair was lowered to the 18.36540 zone, making the ZAR one of only three G20 currencies to rise against the US dollar, as markets eagerly await Continue Reading
Cocoa prices surge as supply crisis in top producing countries worsens
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key points: Cocoa (Symbol: Cocoa-C) prices surged past $10,000 per metric ton driven by escalating concerns over supply shortages from major producers. The market is now focused on the worsening supply crisis, particularly in Ivory Coast and Ghana, as the top cocoa producers in the world. The image above shows cocoa prices rallying, as observed Continue Reading
Wheat rises on Russian weather concerns; Corn declines
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key points: Chicago wheat futures extended their climb on Wednesday, adding to the previous session’s strong gains. The market responded to expectations of further weather-induced damage to Russian crops, pushing prices higher. As of 0012 GMT, the most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) (ZW1!) was up 0.1%, trading at $6.27 a Continue Reading
Tesla (TSLA) stock falls while market gains
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key points: Tesla’s stock ended the latest trading session at $170.66, down 1.8% from the previous day’s close. This decline occurred despite the S&P 500 gaining 0.27% and the Nasdaq rising by 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a loss of 0.31%. Tesla’s performance relative to sector and market Picture: Tesla in the Continue Reading
Japanese yen hovers at lows with hotter producer inflation and BOJ speculations
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key Points: The Japanese yen remained at over one-week lows around 157.2 per dollar, despite hotter-than-expected domestic producer inflation figures. Picture: JPY losing strength against USD, as observed on the VT Markets app. Data revealed that producer prices in Japan jumped 2.4% year-on-year in May 2024, accelerating from an upwardly revised 1.1% gain in Continue Reading
Oil prices rise on falling US inventories and higher global demand forecasts
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am, by josephine
Key Points: Oil prices climbed as reports indicated a decline in US crude oil inventories and an optimistic outlook on global demand. Brent crude oil (Symbol: UKOUSD) increased to $82.32 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil (Symbol: USOUSD) rose to $78.42 per barrel. The images above showed the bullish momentum in oil prices, Continue Reading
