Monthly Archives: August 2026
China RatingDog factory PMI cools in July, missing forecasts as Australian dollar holds steady

Written on August 3, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
China’s July RatingDog PMI dipped to 50.9, missing forecasts; AUD steady at 0.7035 amid slowdown.
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.