Monthly Archives: August 2026
US and Israel Weigh Iran Energy Strikes as Markets Brace for Weekend Supply Shock

Written on August 1, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
CBS: US, Israel may strike Iran’s energy infrastructure this weekend, sparking volatility; options, VIX hedges advised.
NZD/USD climbs past 0.5850 as softer Dollar and risk appetite steer Kiwi towards 0.5900

Written on August 1, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
NZD/USD rallies above 0.5850, clearing key SMAs; bullish momentum targets 0.5900-0.6000 amid weaker dollar.
Dollar steadies near 99.90 as US payrolls lead August macro data deluge

Written on August 1, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
August’s first week spotlights US jobs data, led by July Nonfarm Payrolls, shaping Fed expectations and currencies.
USD/CHF Rebounds on Intervention Talk as Traders Eye 0.8100 Breakout and 0.8200 Target

Written on August 1, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
USD/CHF rebounds near 0.8080; intervention fears intensify. Bulls eye 0.8100 breakout, supports 0.8010/0.8000.
Gold slides to $4,045 as firmer Treasury yields and dollar rebound pressure bullion

Written on August 1, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
Gold slips to $4,045 as dollar rebounds and yields rise; traders eye $4,022/$4,000 supports, options.
CFTC Data Show Speculators Lift Oil Net-Long Positions to 120.1k Contracts

Written on August 1, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
CFTC data show speculators increased oil net-long positions to 120.1k, signaling stronger bullish exposure and momentum.
CFTC Data Show Speculators Extend Sterling Net Shorts as Bearish Bets Build Towards August

Written on August 1, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
CFTC data show speculators deepened net short GBP positions to -64.8k, boosting bearish sentiment and squeeze risk.
Speculators Extend Australian Dollar Net Shorts to 40,000 Contracts as China Risks Weigh

Written on August 1, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows AUD net shorts deepening to -40k, signalling stronger bearish sentiment amid China slowdown, weak commodities.
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net shorts edge up as positioning dips further below zero

Written on August 1, 2026 at 2:21 am, by josephine
CFTC data showed S&P 500 net positions fell to -17.2k, slightly increasing bearish short positioning.
CFTC data show gold speculators trim net longs as elevated positioning hints at consolidation phase

Written on August 1, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows gold net longs slipped 1.8K to 182.1K, signaling consolidation, not reversal, amid bullish structure.