Monthly Archives: August 2026
Oil rises for 3rd straight session on supply concerns in Mexico
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:21 am, by josephine
Oil prices rise for the third straight session, supported by supply concerns from Hurricane Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. However, demand worries persist, especially from China. -vtmarkets.com
Yen nears a 5-week high as traders focus on the U.S. presidential debate and inflation report
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
The yen held close to a five-week high on Wednesday, with USD/JPY at 142.18. The dollar was down 0.2% in early trading, and traders are now focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and the first U.S. presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. -vtmarkets.com
Chicago wheat steady as Black Sea supplies pressure prices; soybeans up on stable crop ratings
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
Chicago wheat prices remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, hovering around $5.74-1/4 per bushel, as ample supplies from the Black Sea region continued to weigh on the market. -vtmarkets.com
Oil prices remain steady amid mixed demand signals and U.S. hurricane effects
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
Oil prices remained relatively flat on Thursday, as signs of weakening demand across key economies outweighed the potential supply disruptions caused by U.S. hurricanes.
While such storms usually prompt concerns over reduced oil output, the market is seeing conflicting signals, particularly as energy consumption trends lower in several regions.-vtmarkets.com
Dollar firms up as market bets on smaller Fed rate cut
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
The dollar fueled by smaller Fed rate cut bets following U.S. inflation data. Markets now expect a 25-bps cut, while political factors create added uncertainty for the greenback. -vtmarkets.com
Gold inches higher as investors eye US data for rate cues
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:20 am, by josephine
Gold prices rise as traders await key U.S. economic data to gauge the Federal Reserve’s next rate cut decision. Markets expect a 25-basis-point cut. -vtmarkets.com
Gold prices stable as investors prepare for US inflation report
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Key points: Gold prices remained stable on Tuesday as investors awaited critical U.S. inflation data, which could provide clues on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy decisions. Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data, due later this week, are expected to play a crucial role in shaping market expectations for Continue Reading
Insights for investors on the iPhone 16 Pro launch at the Apple event
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Key points: Apple hosted its highly anticipated September event, unveiling several new products, including the iPhone 16 Pro. This announcement is especially timely, as investors look for indications of how these products might influence Apple’s performance in the coming quarters. While the tech giant remains a leader in the market, the pressure is on to Continue Reading
Aussie drops to 3-week low on weak sentiment and domestic data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Key Points: The Australian dollar extended its recent losses, falling below $0.666, marking a three-week low as weak domestic economic data and cautious global market sentiment weighed on the currency. Picture: AUDUSD dips below $0.666 due to weak consumer sentiment, as observed on the VT Markets app. A private survey showed a dip in consumer Continue Reading
New Zealand dollar holds steady as markets await US CPI data
Written on August 15, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
New Zealand dollar remains steady as investors await US inflation data, which could guide Federal Reserve’s rate decision next week. -vtmarkets.com
