Monthly Archives: August 2026
MUFG AI flags hawkish July FOMC minutes, but US dollar drift lower persists
Written on August 20, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
MUFG flags mildly hawkish July minutes; AI lifts inflation, tariffs fade, USD bearish bias and options strategies.
US stock futures mixed as Fed minutes weigh, Treasury buybacks boost caution amid Hormuz tensions
Written on August 20, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
US futures mixed after hawkish FOMC minutes; Treasury buybacks buoy bonds, while Hormuz tensions keep risk elevated.
India growth seen cooling to 6.7% as RBI holds rates and winds down FCNR(B) scheme
Written on August 20, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
India’s growth slows to 6.7% as RBI holds rates; strong reserves support INR stability and derivatives strategies.
US 10-year yield steadies as Treasury doubles long-dated buybacks; dollar softens despite Fed minutes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
Treasury doubles long-dated buybacks, briefly cooling 10-year yields; dollar soft. Traders eye renewed volatility, bullish hedges.
Hong Kong July CPI Holds at 1.7%, Supporting Stable Outlook for Rates and Hang Seng Derivatives
Written on August 20, 2026 at 11:26 am, by josephine
Hong Kong July CPI held at 1.7% y/y, reinforcing stability; reduced policy risk supports range-bound HSI options strategies.
South Africa Inflation Eases, but Oil and El Niño Risks Threaten Rand and Rate Cut Outlook
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:28 am, by josephine
South Africa inflation eases, but oil and El Niño risks may revive pressures; traders eye weaker rand, higher rates.
Dollar hits May low as Treasury boosts long-end buybacks, capping yields ahead of Jackson Hole
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:27 am, by josephine
Dollar hits May low as Treasury doubles long-end buybacks; yields fall, Fed debate lingers, boosting gold/CHF demand.
Wheat Climbs as Supply Risks Keep Global Crop Outlook in Focus
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:15 am, by josephine
Wheat-C.: Wheat prices rise toward multi-month highs as traders monitor global supply conditions, crop expectations and market positioning, while technical momentum remains supported above key levels.
US Treasury Yields and Gold: Why Traders Watch Real Rates
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:13 am, by josephine
Treasury yields are one of the most watched inputs in gold analysis, but the headline number rarely tells the full story. Here is how real yields, the dollar and Fed expectations fit together.
Brent Crude Oil Holds Near $92 as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:08 am, by josephine
Key Points: Brent crude held firm near $92 a barrel on Thursday as traders weighed Middle East supply risks and the unresolved Strait of Hormuz situation. The move extends four straight sessions of gains after prices briefly topped $92 on Wednesday amid renewed regional tensions. Geopolitics remain the main driver, though signs that producers are Continue Reading
