Monthly Archives: August 2026
Markets evaluated rate-hike expectations after central banks committed to tackle inflation
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:35 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Thursday, as traders recalibrated rate-hike expectations after central banks across the globe vowed to step up their fights against inflation. Federal Reserve officials in recent days quashed hopes of a dovish pivot, a view that had helped fuel bets that this year’s bear market is over. Since then, investors have been Continue Reading
CFTC Data Shows Sterling Shorts Ease Slightly as Traders Trim Bearish Bets
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:27 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows modest GBP short-covering, yet net positioning remains bearish; traders should stay cautious, watching key support.
CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net longs to 99.2K, signalling waning bullish bets
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:26 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net longs to 99.2K, signaling hesitation, volatility risk, and rebound potential.
Markets Cautious with more Fed officials supporting rate hikes ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Friday and snapped the longest weekly rally since November. Investors turned cautious and short-sellers resurfaced after Federal Reserve officials beat the drum on hiking rates. The pullback in equities this week follows a rally that has propelled the S&P500 from its mid-June nadir amid speculation that the Fed may scale back Continue Reading
US Stocks Rallied for the Second Day
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
The US stocks rallied for the second day in a row, as investors digested weak data on New York manufacturing and the Chinese economy. The market is coming off a fourth straight weekly gain, the longest run this year, with sentiment buoyed by signs of slowing inflation pressures that stirred hopes of a shift by Continue Reading
The Fight Against Inflation is Far from Over, Fed Officials say
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks plunged on Monday, as the earnings season wrapped up and the threat of an economic recession still looming large amid warnings from Fed officials that the fight against inflation is far from over. That stance will likely be reinforced by Jerome Powell Friday at the prestigious event in Wyoming’s Grand Teton mountains, which Continue Reading
Sudden Pullback in Tech Shares, US Stocks Move Higher
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks advanced on Tuesday, and closed higher following a sudden pullback in tech shares, as investors assessed the latest round of upbeat earnings against a backdrop of growing concerns over slowing growth and rising borrowing costs. Moreover, reports Monday indicating a sharp drop in New York state manufacturing along with the longest streak of Continue Reading
Fed will Continue to Tighten with a Slowing Economy
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Tuesday, as the markets are bracing for hawkish talk at the Jackson Hole event after recent comments from officials convinced many investors the Fed will continue to tighten even with a slowing economy. Apart from that, data Tuesday showed sales of new US homes fell for the sixth time this year Continue Reading
Markets are Hesitant until the Fed’s Jackson Hole Speech
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
The US stocks little rallied on Wednesday, stock traders remained hesitant to make any huge wagers ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, which may provide clues on how hawkish the Federal Reserve will be in the face of mounting economic challenges. In the run-up to the all-important Jackson Hole annual conference that will be Continue Reading
Markets await Wednesday’s Inflation reading. Still high but anticipated to cool down.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
Stocks retreated on Tuesday, as a downbeat outlook from a giant chipmaker, Micron, added to recession fears. Investors were unwilling to make any risky moves before Wednesday’s pivotal inflation reading, which is forecasted to cool a bit while remaining at high levels. The report will come on the heels of recent jobs figures underscoring slid Continue Reading
