Monthly Archives: August 2026
Hong Kong GDP Shrinks 0.6% in Q2, Heightening Focus on H2 Momentum and Equity Volatility
Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
Hong Kong GDP fell 0.6% qoq in Q2, signaling weak momentum; traders eye hedges, volatility, HIBOR opportunities.
EUR/USD Holds In Tight Range as Softer US Inflation Tempers Fed Hike Expectations
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:28 am, by josephine
EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1537; watch 1.1511–1.1545 range for breakout, then bearish move toward 1.1492–1.1400.
EUR/USD rises as ECB hike bets grow and Fed September odds ease, challenging 100-day SMA
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rises near 1.1550 as ECB hike bets grow and Fed hike odds fall; key resistance 1.1567.
Gold Price Pulls Back as Traders Reassess Fed Outlook
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:10 am, by josephine
Key Points: Gold prices retreated towards the $4,300 area after a sharp pullback as traders locked in gains from the recent rally and reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and Federal Reserve policy. The move followed a period of strength for bullion, supported by softer US inflation expectations and reduced concerns over near-term rate Continue Reading
USDCNH Near Multi-Year Low as Yuan Strengthens
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:07 am, by josephine
USDCNH remains near multi-year lows as the offshore yuan stays firm against the US dollar, with traders watching China policy signals and shifting Fed expectations.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 14 ,2026
Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:35 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Sterling slips versus yen as Bank of Japan rate-hike bets intensify, UK data awaited
Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:28 am, by josephine
Sterling slipped versus yen as BoJ rate-hike expectations grew, widening policy divergence and favoring bearish GBP/JPY strategies.
Markets lift September BoJ hike odds to 75% as yen gains muted and intervention looms
Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:27 am, by josephine
September BoJ hike odds jump to 75% on government backing, yet yen muted; intervention risk caps USD/JPY.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Aug 14 ,2026
Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:47 am, by anakin
Dear Client, To ensure fair trading conditions and manage market volatility during major economic announcements and special market conditions, VT Markets will apply temporary leverage adjustments on certain trading products during specific news periods and market opening/closing. These adjustments are designed to protect clients from abnormal market fluctuations, sudden liquidity changes, and extreme price movements Continue Reading
CEE inflation cools as wartime energy spike lifts Poland and Czech yields, reshaping rate swap trades
Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:28 am, by josephine
CEE July inflation mostly eased; Poland, Czechia diverged. Iran-war energy spike lifted costs; trades: swaps, bonds, power.
