Monthly Archives: August 2026
Dollar slips as markets fear US fiscal-Fed policy clash could spark currency dislocation

Written on August 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
Dollar weakens despite steady yields; fiscal-Fed misalignment raises currency-dislocation fears, prompting options hedges and volatility trades.
Brent Holds Near $94 as Hormuz Risks and Low Inventories Fuel Bullish Oil and Diesel Bets

Written on August 21, 2026 at 3:28 pm, by josephine
Brent near $94 as low inventories, tight diesel, and Hormuz risks fuel bullish calls, futures.
WTI near three-week high on Middle East shipping risks, despite surprise US crude stock build

Written on August 21, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
WTI near $86.50, supported by Middle East supply risks, but capped by surprise U.S. inventory builds.
Gold Near $4,600 as Dollar Slides and Treasury Buybacks Stir Volatility

Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Gold hits $4,600 as dollar weakens; strong central-bank and ETF demand supports gains, though technicals look overbought.
Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Fundamental Analysis Explained
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:09 pm, by josephine
Master top-down vs bottom-up fundamental analysis for CFD traders. Learn with examples, risk management steps and MT4/MT5 insights to improve trading decisions
Dollar Slips as Treasury Signals Fiscal Focus; Japan Inflation Fuels September BoJ Hike Bets

Written on August 21, 2026 at 1:26 pm, by josephine
Dollar weakens; Japan inflation boosts BoJ hike bets; Treasury fiscal focus looms; traders hedge volatility, target JPY, range EUR/USD.
Kazāks flags ECB readiness as euro holds near 1.1710 amid data-dependent September call

Written on August 21, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
Kazāks says ECB ready to act; September decision data-dependent. Euro steady near 1.1710; volatility likely. Options/hedges favored.
US yields rebound towards pre-buyback levels, lifting dollar via yen weakness as risk assets slip

Written on August 21, 2026 at 12:26 pm, by josephine
Longer-dated US yields rebounded, pressuring risk assets; dollar recovered on yen weakness, highlighting fleeting intervention impact.
EUR/GBP holds near 0.8570 as Eurozone and UK PMIs firm, signalling range-bound trade

Written on August 21, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
EUR/GBP steadied near 0.8570 as strong Eurozone and UK PMIs offset weak retail sales, volatility subdued.
USD/JPY slips towards 158 as Japanese inflation firms and Fed hike expectations temper dollar demand

Written on August 21, 2026 at 11:26 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slips near 158.60 as hotter Japan inflation supports yen; traders favor options hedges, await 155.20 break.