Monthly Archives: August 2026
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.
WTI climbs towards $76.50 as Iran Strait of Hormuz transit curbs revive risk premium

Written on August 7, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
WTI rebounds near $76.50 as Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz plan signals tighter transit rules, renewed risk premium.
AUD/USD Holds Above 0.7000 as Dollar Firms; Hormuz Oil Risks and US Payrolls in Focus

Written on August 7, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slips but holds 0.7000; stronger dollar, China trade slowdown and payrolls risk favor bearish options setups.
Dow retreats inside upper Bollinger Band after rare two-day Dow breakout and shooting-star warning

Written on August 7, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
Dow posts rare overbought Bollinger break; shooting star, weak breadth suggest pullback, prompting bearish-neutral DIA options.
Fed holds rates amid split vote as Warsh pares guidance; yields rise and inflation credibility questioned

Written on August 6, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by josephine
Fed holds rates amid dissent, shorter guidance; yields rise, real rates zero; volatility, metals, hedging trades.
Bank of Korea Restarts Gold Buying via Domestic Supply and ETFs as Central Bank Demand Stays Elevated

Written on August 6, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
Bank of Korea resumes gold buying, including domestic supply and ETFs, amid surging global central-bank demand.
Sterling Holds Near 1.3460 as US Jobs Data and Geopolitics Keep GBP/USD Range-Bound

Written on August 6, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
Sterling stayed range-bound near 1.3466 as traders eyed US jobs data, NFP, and geopolitical risks.
USD/CHF rebounds on strong US jobs data as 50-day SMA holds, eyes 0.8200

Written on August 6, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF rebounded 0.60% after strong US jobs data, defending 50-day SMA; upside targets 0.8200–0.8300.
Sterling steady versus dollar as US jobs data stays firm ahead of payrolls, Hormuz risk lingers

Written on August 6, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
Sterling steadied near 1.3466 as resilient US data, NFP ahead, and GBP/USD held key technical support.
Gold holds seven-week high near $4,260 as softer dollar, Iran talks and US jobs data loom

Written on August 6, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
Gold holds seven-week high near $4,260 as dollar, yields ease; NFP, Iran talks drive volatility.