Monthly Archives: August 2026
Jen Stoltenberg said NATO has reached a deal with Turkey to admit Finland and Sweden
![Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaking at a NATO press conference, with the NATO logo visible in the background.”] ,](https://www.vtmarkets.com/en-ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/08/NATO-Jen-Stoltenberg.png)
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:18 am, by josephine
US shares fell heavily on Tuesday following the release of CB Consumer Confidence, worse- than- expected. In the meantime, markets and investors are worried about oil prices stably staying at the high price while the Fed is not interested in slowing down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.56%. The Nasdaq Composite slid 3%, to Continue Reading
Jerome Powell committed to preventing long-term US inflation
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:18 am, by josephine
US shares were mixed, fluctuating on Wednesday after the major US indices failed to attempt a bounce in the previous trading session. The market prepared to finish to close out the worst first half of the year since 1970. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.27% higher. The S&P 500 dropped 0.07% while the Nasdaq Continue Reading
US natural gas futures contract dropped 16 percent, the worst result in more than three years
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:18 am, by josephine
US stock markets fell on Thursday as the S&P 500 capped its worst first half of the year in more than 50 years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.3%. And the S&P 500 was down 0.9% at the end of the day. Now, the market seems to Continue Reading
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Speculators Turn Net Long as Seasonal Weakness Looms
Written on August 15, 2026 at 7:26 am, by josephine
CFTC data show S&P 500 specs flip from net short to net long, signaling bullish momentum despite seasonality.
EUR/USD Rebounds to Test 100-Day Moving Average as Bullish Reversal Risk Builds
Written on August 15, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds toward 1.1567 SMA; breakout targets 1.1629-1.1700, while below 1.1500 risks renewed decline.
US Retail Sales Miss Forecast as Petrol and New Cars Inflate Headline Growth, Rate Hike Bets Persist
Written on August 15, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
Headline retail strength was fuel-driven; ex-gas growth stalled, volumes fell, SNAP cuts tighten spending, rates may reprice.
Dollar Index Dips Below 100 as Fiscal Deficit Swells and Gold Eyes $4,400 Breakout
Written on August 15, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
Dollar Index breaks 100 as deficits and interest costs soar, boosting gold’s debasement bid near $4,400.
China’s Q2 Retail Gold Investment Slumps After Q1 Peak, Yet H1 Demand Rises 31%
Written on August 15, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
Chinese retail gold demand fell in Q2, yet H1 surged; VAT shifts boosted bars, ETFs.
MUFG warns China July data may steer yuan and Asia FX as PBOC manages fixing pressure
Written on August 15, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
China’s July activity data may sway yuan and Asian FX; PBOC fixing policy drives volatility, hedging.
USD/JPY Holds Near 159.40 as Weak US Sentiment Weighs on Dollar, Yen Stays Soft
Written on August 15, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 159.40 as soft US sentiment dents the dollar; traders eye range-bound, low-volatility strategies.
