Monthly Archives: August 2026
UK GDP beats in Q2 as AI-led investment props growth, but slowdown clouds sterling outlook
Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:26 pm, by josephine
UK GDP up 0.4% in 2Q26; AI-led investment supports now fading, risking weaker sterling and assets.
India CPI ticks up on food costs as RBI seen holding 5.25% repo rate
Written on August 13, 2026 at 6:27 pm, by josephine
India’s July CPI rose to 4.45% on higher food inflation; RBI likely holds 5.25% rates.
IREN courts AI infrastructure growth with NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status and Microsoft Horizon 1 delivery
Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:27 pm, by josephine
IREN blends renewable-powered Bitcoin mining with AI infrastructure, gaining NVIDIA status and Microsoft delivery, fueling bullish options.
UK GDP beats forecasts as Deutsche Bank sees second-half slowdown amid energy bills and budget risks
Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:27 pm, by josephine
UK GDP surprised higher, but Deutsche Bank warns energy costs and budget uncertainty could slow growth, boosting volatility.
USD/JPY Near 160 as Tokyo Backs Faster BoJ Hikes, Options Tilt Towards Yen Upside
Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 160 as Japan backs faster BoJ hikes; narrowing rate spreads favor yen strength.
VT Markets Kickstarts Finance Forward CSR Initiative with Youth Workshops in Indonesia Alongside YCAB Foundation
Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by anakin
13 August 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia — Global online trading platform VT Markets hosted two financial literacy workshops at SMK Tri Arga 2 high school in Jakarta, making it its first activation under its Finance Forward CSR program. Organised in direct partnership with YCAB Foundation, the hands-on sessions reached over 120 students with essential real-world money skills. Launched Continue Reading
US core PPI undershoots forecasts, bolstering rate-cut bets and lifting risk appetite
Written on August 13, 2026 at 3:28 pm, by josephine
July US core PPI rose 0.2%, undershooting forecasts, easing inflation and favoring SOFR longs, equities, weaker dollar.
US July PPI undershoots forecasts, bolstering rate-cut bets and weighing on the dollar
Written on August 13, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
US July PPI rose 4.7% y/y, under 4.9% forecast, signaling cooling inflation and dovish-trade opportunities.
Markets pare September Fed hike odds after July CPI, with cuts now seen restarting in 2027
Written on August 13, 2026 at 2:28 pm, by josephine
Post-CPI, September hike odds fell; UOB expects 2026 pause, 2027 cuts, favoring range trades and hedges.
Central Bank Pressure Index flags renewed political push on ECB as France and Italy debt strains mount
Written on August 13, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
AI-built CBPI shows renewed political pressure on ECB as debt rises, safety nets fade, volatility grows.
