Monthly Archives: August 2026
Kiwi Hits 7-Week Low as RBNZ Eases Policy
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:33 am, by josephine
New Zealand dollar fell to a 7-week low after the RBNZ’s half-point rate cut, raising expectations for further easing and impacting bond yields. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Prices Steady Amid Middle East Tensions
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:33 am, by josephine
Oil prices stabilised in Asian trading as traders balance geopolitical risks against bearish demand signals and rising U.S. oil stockpiles. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rises Following Wall Street Gains
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:33 am, by josephine
The Nikkei index rose slightly on Thursday, following Wall Street’s rally, but profit-taking trimmed gains by midday. – vtmarkets.com
Oil Hikes on War Concerns, U.S. Storm Fears
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
Oil prices surge with Middle East supply fears and fuel demand spike, as traders weigh geopolitical risks against weak global demand. – vtmarkets.com
U.S. Labour Data Lifts Dollar & Asian Stocks
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Retreats as U.S. Yields Rise
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
Japan’s Nikkei dipped on Tuesday, reflecting rising U.S. Treasury yields. This decline followed reduced hopes for large rate cuts after a robust U.S. jobs report last week. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Holds Near 7-Week High on Jobs Data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
The dollar remains strong at seven-weeks high against major currencies, driven by robust job data, affecting market risk appetite. – vtmarkets.com
Microsoft Faces Steep Decline in Broader Market
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) closed at $409.54, down 1.57%, underperforming against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Concerns rise ahead of its earnings release. – vtmarkets.com
USDCNH Steadies Against Yuan Weakness
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
The USDCNH pair remains steady as traders weigh China’s stimulus measures and the yuan’s drop, reflecting cautious market sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Gold Steady as Markets Await U.S. Payroll Data, Interest Rate Forecast in Focus
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:31 am, by josephine
Gold prices remain flat, with markets closely watching upcoming U.S. nonfarm payroll data and its potential impact on Federal Reserve rate decisions. Other precious metals, including silver and platinum, show mixed performance as geopolitical tensions and economic indicators drive cautious sentiment. – vtmarkets.com