Monthly Archives: August 2026
How to Trade Hang Seng Index CFDs
Written on August 7, 2026 at 6:13 am, by josephine
Learn how to trade Hang Seng Index CFDs with insights on weightings, hours, strategies, risks and MT4/MT5 tips for smarter index trading.
Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as Tech Weakness Hits Market Sentiment
Written on August 7, 2026 at 6:07 am, by josephine
Nikkei 225 declines as technology stocks face AI-related concerns, while weaker Japanese consumer spending and oil market uncertainty weigh on investor sentiment.
China’s July trade surplus beats forecasts, bolstering renminbi and export-linked equities
Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
China’s July trade surplus hit CNY 767bn, beating forecasts, boosting yuan outlook and export-sector optimism.
Gold holds above $4,250 as Middle East risks and Fed hike bets curb upside before payrolls
Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
Gold holds above $4,250 after record highs; geopolitics, strong dollar and hawkish Fed cap gains ahead.
UOB Flags USD/CNH Soft Bias, Eyes 6.7420 Support with 6.7300 Drift in Focus
Written on August 7, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
USD/CNH stays mildly bearish near 6.7480; support 6.7420, resistance 6.7550/6.7640; options favor puts, hedged calls.
Japan household spending slumps in June, fuelling doubts over Bank of Japan rate normalisation
Written on August 7, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
Japan’s June household spending fell 3.3%, missing forecasts, weakening yen, supporting Nikkei, and boosting JGB futures.
NZD/USD Slips as Stronger Dollar and Softer China Trade Outlook Pressure the Kiwi
Written on August 7, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slips near 0.5870 as dollar strengthens; soft China trade outlook and looming US payrolls heighten downside risks.
Brazil July trade surplus misses forecasts, raising pressure on real and rate outlook
Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
Brazil’s July trade surplus missed forecasts at $7.067bn, signaling weaker dollar inflows and BRL downside risk.
Banxico holds rate at 6.50% as inflation risks linger, keeping peso yield support in focus
Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
Banxico holds 6.50% rate, cites upside inflation risks, forecasts slow disinflation; peso supported, recommend options strategies.
Thailand Holds 2026 Inflation Forecast; Oil, Baht and El Niño Risks Shape Outlook and Hedges
Written on August 7, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Thailand keeps 2026 inflation forecast 1.5%–2.5%; traders hedge baht, oil, El Niño food shocks, rates.
