Monthly Archives: August 2026
Oil Climbs with Middle East Ceasefire Talks
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:42 am, by josephine
Oil prices inch upward, bolstered by Middle East tensions and ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Brent holding near $74. – vtmarkets.com
Yen Weakens, Japan’s Election Clouds Rate Outlook
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:42 am, by josephine
The yen falls after Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority, while the dollar is set for its biggest monthly gain since 2022. – vtmarkets.com
Soybean Slides on Oversupply, Election Worries
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:42 am, by josephine
Grain markets struggle with oversupply concerns and potential election volatility as US soybean, corn, and wheat futures face downward pressure. – vtmarkets.com
Euro Zone Bond Yields Climb Before U.S. Election
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:42 am, by josephine
Euro zone bond yields rise to multi-week highs, influenced by U.S. Treasury movements and U.S. election expectations. – vtmarkets.com
Soybeans Extend Rally on Strong Chinese Demand
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:41 am, by josephine
Soybeans hit a one-week high on strong Chinese demand, while wheat and corn saw gains as U.S. harvest pressure eased. – vtmarkets.com
USD/CHF Holds Firm as SNB Rate Cut Looms
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:41 am, by josephine
USD/CHF stays near two-month highs amid Swiss National Bank rate cut expectations and rising Middle Eastern tensions. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Strengthens on Slower Fed Rate Cuts
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:41 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar rises to near three-month highs, driven by slower Fed rate cuts, Trump presidency speculation, and rising Treasury yields. – vtmarkets.com
Yen Wavers Before Japan’s Election, Dollar Pauses
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:41 am, by josephine
The yen weakens ahead of Japan’s election, while the dollar dips slightly, supported by cautious U.S. Treasury yield sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Dips Amid Yield Drop, Election Uncertainty
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:41 am, by josephine
The dollar dipped on Friday as U.S. Treasury yields fell, with mixed results in Asian stock markets amid rates uncertainty and the election. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Dips as U.S. Crude Stocks Rise
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:40 am, by josephine
Oil prices dipped after U.S. crude inventories rose more than expected, while Middle East tensions kept traders cautious. – vtmarkets.com