Monthly Archives: August 2026
S&P 500 Faces September Seasonal Drag as 7,638 Support Puts 7,120 in Focus
Written on August 29, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
September is historically S&P 500’s weakest month; 7,638 support pivotal, break risks drop toward 7,100–7,200.
Commerzbank flags China’s weak-yuan bias as trade surplus swells and traders eye further depreciation
Written on August 29, 2026 at 9:27 am, by josephine
Commerzbank highlights China’s managed yuan, gold buying and surging surplus, urging options positioning for further weakness.
Sterling Net Shorts Narrow as CFTC Data Signals Reduced Bearish Bets on the Pound
Written on August 29, 2026 at 9:26 am, by josephine
GBP speculative net shorts narrowed to -44.5k from -54.6k, signaling reduced bearishness and potential upside.
CFTC Data Shows Speculators Extend Yen Shorts, Raising Risk of a Sharp Reversal
Written on August 29, 2026 at 8:26 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows yen shorts deepening to -63.3k, boosting reversal risk; options favored for potential sharp recovery.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Net Speculative Position Turns Deeper Short, Falling to -68k Contracts
Written on August 29, 2026 at 7:27 am, by josephine
CFTC data show S&P 500 net speculative positions turned more bearish, dropping from -10.6k to -68k.
CFTC Data Show Oil Speculators Edge Long Exposure Higher Amid Range-Bound Crude Prices
Written on August 29, 2026 at 7:26 am, by josephine
CFTC data showed oil net noncommercial length rose modestly to 123.4k, signaling cautious optimism amid range-bound crude.
CFTC Data Show Gold Speculators Lift Net Long Positions to 243.3k Contracts
Written on August 29, 2026 at 6:27 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows speculators increased gold net long positions to 243.3k contracts, signaling stronger bullish momentum.
CFTC Data Show Australian Dollar Net Shorts Deepen as Traders Brace for Further AUD Weakness
Written on August 29, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
CFTC data show Aussie dollar net shorts deepened to -44.5K, signalling bearish sentiment and downside pressure.
DBS Sees South Korea Exports Holding Firm, Inflation Rebound Fuelling BoK Hike Bets, KRW Support
Written on August 29, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
DBS sees Korea exports near 60% YoY, surplus $30bn; inflation ~3% keeps BoK hawkish, supporting KRW/KOSPI.
Bailey Flags Muted Second-Round Inflation as BoE Keeps September Rate Decision Open
Written on August 29, 2026 at 5:26 am, by josephine
Bailey sees muted UK second-round inflation; BoE stays data-dependent, with volatility risks for pound, rates ahead.
