Monthly Archives: August 2026
Kocher Says Eurozone Momentum and Inflation Risks Challenge Markets’ Rate-Cut Expectations

Written on August 29, 2026 at 4:27 am, by josephine
Kocher says Europe’s economy shows surprising momentum; inflation risks persist, limiting rate-cut hopes and boosting euro.
Goolsbee echoes Warsh, flags persistent demand-led inflation as Fed stays cautious on rate cuts

Written on August 29, 2026 at 4:26 am, by josephine
Goolsbee warns demand-driven inflation persists, supports holding rates steady, signaling higher-for-longer policy, stronger dollar, hedging strategies.
Markets Focus on US August Jobs Report as Payrolls Seen Rebounding, Unemployment Ticks Higher

Written on August 29, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
Markets await August US jobs data: payrolls seen at 80K, unemployment 4.2%, wages steady overall.
Sterling Slips as Warsh’s Inflation Focus Lifts US Rate-Hike Bets, BoE Path Repriced

Written on August 29, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
Sterling slid as Warsh’s hawkish Fed stance revived hike bets, delaying BoE tightening and pressuring GBP/USD.
Bitcoin and gold retreat as traders reassess exposure; XRP tests support and Dogecoin softens

Written on August 29, 2026 at 2:27 am, by josephine
Bitcoin and gold retreat after recent gains; XRP tests $1.40 support, while DOGE slides, prompting hedging.
US oil rig count falls by five to 447 in Baker Hughes survey

Written on August 29, 2026 at 2:26 am, by josephine
Baker Hughes reported US oil rig count fell to 447 from 452, signaling weaker drilling momentum.
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1600 as Fed Hike Odds Rise and Trade Tariffs Rattle Markets

Written on August 29, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slips below 1.1600 as Fed hike odds rise, boosting dollar; focus on key supports and options.
Bitcoin slips below $80,000 as gold retreats after Jackson Hole hawkish Fed message

Written on August 29, 2026 at 1:26 am, by josephine
Bitcoin and gold pull back post-gains; hawkish Fed fuels volatility, September weakness, defensive options hedges.
AUD/USD slips as hawkish Warsh lifts September Fed hike odds; RBA tightening lends support

Written on August 29, 2026 at 12:26 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slips as hawkish Fed lifts September hike odds; RBA’s inflation concerns support Aussie, volatility expected.
Warsh Offers No Guidance at Jackson Hole as Rate Hike Odds Rise and Curve Flattens

Written on August 28, 2026 at 11:27 pm, by josephine
Warsh dodged guidance, stressing inflation vigilance; yields and dollar rose, gold and bitcoin fell; traders hedge.