Monthly Archives: August 2026
GBP/USD Steady as Markets Eye UK Inflation Data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:37 am, by josephine
GBP/USD holds near 1.2200 as traders eye UK inflation data, which could shape BOE’s next move with a 25 bps hike likely in November. – vtmarkets.com
Rupee Gains as Risk Appetite Remains Weak
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:37 am, by josephine
The Indian rupee stays firm below 84 as the dollar weakens and risk-off sentiment rises. Traders watch for U.S. Fed signals on rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Ends 4-Day Rally as Chip Demands Fall
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:37 am, by josephine
Nikkei falls as chip stocks drop on US demand concerns. Tokyo Electron leads declines after ASML’s forecast cut. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Nears Record Highs on U.S. Data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:37 am, by josephine
Gold nears record highs on market uncertainty, U.S. data, rate cuts, and rising safe-haven demand amid geopolitical risks. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Rises, China Stimulus Shifts Fed Outlook
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar rose Monday due to weak Chinese stimulus. Traders shift focus to U.S. retail data and Fed cues. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Holds Firm, Yen Edges Toward Key Level
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
The U.S. dollar stayed near a two-month high as traders expect gradual Fed cuts, while the yen neared 150, raising intervention risks. – vtmarkets.com
McDonald’s Gains but Lags Retail Sector Growth
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Hits 3-Month High on Wall Street Gains
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
Nikkei 225 tops 40,000, boosted by Wall Street gains and a weaker yen. Chipmakers and exporters added momentum ahead of earnings season. – vtmarkets.com
Soybean and Wheat Fall, Dollar Pressure Prices
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:36 am, by josephine
Soybean and wheat futures decline as U.S. harvests expand and Black Sea supply uncertainties linger. – vtmarkets.com
Wheat Rises as Dry Weather Impacts Global Crops
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:35 am, by josephine
Chicago wheat rose for a fourth session, driven by dry weather concerns, with focus shifting to the USDA supply-demand report. – vtmarkets.com