Monthly Archives: August 2026
China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecast, Growth Momentum Cools and Fuels Risk-Off Positioning

Written on August 3, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
China’s Caixin PMI slips to 50.9, missing forecasts, dampening growth sentiment and prompting defensive derivative positioning.
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge ticks up to 4%, reinforcing higher-for-longer RBA rate outlook

Written on August 3, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge rose to 4% in July, signaling persistent inflation and potential RBA hawkishness.
Trump signals Iran talks restart as WTI slides on easing Hormuz tensions

Written on August 3, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
Trump announces renewed Iran talks after cancelling strike; easing Hormuz tensions sends WTI crude plunging, volatility rising.
Euro extends gains above 1.1500 as dollar slips on oil fall and ECB hike bets

Written on August 3, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
EUR/USD breaks above 1.1460–1.1470 as dollar weakens; traders favor euro longs, DXY shorts, oil puts.
PBOC sets USD/CNY central parity slightly higher at 6.7898, marginally above prior fixing

Written on August 3, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
PBOC set Monday’s USD/CNY central parity at 6.7898, slightly above Friday’s 6.7894, guiding renminbi trading.
Gold climbs above $4,050 as Trump pauses Iran strike plans; investors eye Fed rates, inflation risks

Written on August 3, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds above $4,050 on Trump Iran-strike pause; Fed rates and inflation fears keep volatility elevated.
USD/JPY Slides to May Lows as US and Japan Reportedly Co-ordinate Yen Support

Written on August 3, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hit 155.45 as US-Japan coordinated intervention boosted yen demand, prompting volatility-focused derivative strategies.
Mimura warns joint US-Japan currency intervention may have peaked as yen strengthens

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Mimura hinted joint US-Japan FX intervention may have peaked; yen strengthened, traders brace for USD/JPY volatility.
WTI Slumps Despite Trump-Iran Deal Hopes as Tanker Attacks Raise Middle East Supply Risks

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
WTI rebounds but still down 7% amid Middle East tanker attacks, shipping disruptions, and bullish options strategies.
Japan and US step up coordinated yen support as Katayama flags further dollar liquidity measures

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Japan, with U.S. support, intervened to buy yen, curb disorderly swings; officials signal more action ahead.