Monthly Archives: August 2026
US CPI released higher at 8.2%
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
U.S. equities experienced a volatile trading session with the release of U.S. CPI data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.83% to close at 30038.72. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% to close at 3669.91. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.23% to close at 10649.15. U.S. equities futures continued to rise after the bell as U.S. Continue Reading
The 10-year treasury yield rose above 3.8% as short-term rate expectations increased
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:51 am, by josephine
U.S. equities have continued to edge lower on the last trading day of the week. The benchmark U.S. 10-year treasury yield recovered above 3.8% as short-term interest rate expectations continue to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.71%, the S&P 500 slid 1.51%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.51%. U.S. equities have suffered their Continue Reading
US Stocks rallied, 10-year treasury fell below 3.7%
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:51 am, by josephine
U.S. stocks rallied on the first trading day of the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 765.38 points to close at 29,490.89. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% to close at 3678.43. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.3% to close at 10,815.43. The benchmark U.S. 10-year treasury yield fell below 3.7% and was last seen trading Continue Reading
JOLTS reported lower, US Dollar Weakened
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:50 am, by josephine
The U.S. stocks market rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors hoped that the Federal Reserve may ease its aggressive tightening stance in response to employment data. The S&P 500 climbed 112 points (+2.90%) to 3,790, while the Nasdaq 100 surged 352 points (+2.93%) to 11,582 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Continue Reading
US Stocks declined, OPEC+ to cut oil production
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:50 am, by josephine
U.S. equities retreated throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.14% to close at 30273.87. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% to close at 3783.28. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.25% to close at 11148.64. U.S. ADP nonfarm employment change printed 208K, beating estimates of 185K. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI came in at 56.7, lower Continue Reading
US Jobless Claims higher, Market waits for NFP
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:50 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded lower throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.15% to close at 29926.94. The S&P 500 dropped 1.02% to close at 3744.52. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged 0.68% lower to close at 11073.31. Learn more about Indices with VT Markets U.S. initial jobless claims came in at 219K, above market Continue Reading
US stocks tumbled amid the risk-off market sentiment and surging US dollar
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
US stocks tumbled sharply on Friday, coming under heavy bearish pressure and suffered daily losses amid the risk-off market sentiment and surging US dollar. The UK’s plan to lift its economy fueled concerns about heightened inflation and added to fears of a global recession. Liz Truss’s new UK government delivered the most sweeping tax cuts Continue Reading
Global Central Banks Focus on Tackling Inflation
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Monday, extending their recent slide and fell in a volatile session amid the fact that worldwide central bankers insisted on battling inflation at any cost. On the economic data side, US Durable Goods Orders and CB Consumer Confidence are taking centre stage on Tuesday. The UK markets were in focus on Continue Reading
Multiple Baltic Sea gas pipeline leaks raise concerns
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
In the Eurozone, multiple leaks in Russia’s gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea raise concerns about the escalating energy conflict between Europe and Russia, which pushed European natural gas prices higher and exerted bearish pressure on investors’ moods. US stocks declined on Tuesday, dropping for the sixth session and ending a volatile session lower as Continue Reading
Bank of England to acquire UK long-term bonds to restore market conditions
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
US stocks rallied on Wednesday, regaining upside strength and ending their six-day slide after the Bank of England’s decision to stage a market intervention boosted UK bonds and tentatively calmed markets. The BOE decided to buy long-dated UK government bonds starting today to restore market conditions and later confirmed that it could buy just £1.025 Continue Reading
