Monthly Archives: August 2026
Germany Q2 GDP revised higher as export-led growth extends, while domestic investment remains subdued
Written on August 28, 2026 at 6:26 pm, by josephine
Germany’s upgraded Q2 GDP extends gains, driven by exports; investment lags, keeping outlook moderate amid risks.
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack warns delayed rate rises risk pain as inflation seen near 3%
Written on August 28, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack urged rate hikes, warned delaying risks pain, as inflation nears 3% and conditions remain loose.
Warsh Jackson Hole Address Looms as Markets Weigh Fed Inflation Stance and Treasury Yield Strategy
Written on August 28, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech may spark outsized volatility, shaping Fed inflation stance, yields, dollar direction, and hedging.
Dollar Mixed Near One-Week High as EUR/USD Tests 200-Day Average, US Payroll Revision Looms
Written on August 28, 2026 at 3:28 pm, by josephine
Dollar mixed near highs as key FX levels test; dovish Fed expectations and payroll revisions may spur trades.
G10 Currencies Range-Bound Ahead of Jackson Hole as Yen, Loonie Slip and Aussie Advances
Written on August 28, 2026 at 3:27 pm, by josephine
G10 FX range-bound pre-Jackson Hole; CAD weak on trade tensions, AUD strong on hike bets; metals firm.
Eurozone Energy-Led Inflation Firms as Markets Eye September ECB Hike; US PCE Lifts Dollar
Written on August 28, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Eurozone headline inflation rose on energy, core cooled; ECB hike priced, but pause likely; USD strengthened.
USD/CAD Holds Above 200-Day Average Ahead of Canada GDP, Trade and BoC Hike Repricing Focus
Written on August 28, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD steadies above 1.3840 ahead of Canada GDP; rebound faces trade-war risks, dovish BoC repricing.
Ireland Retail Sales Growth Accelerates in July, Raising Eurozone Demand and ECB Policy Questions
Written on August 28, 2026 at 1:26 pm, by josephine
Ireland’s July retail sales rose 1.3%, signaling resilient consumers and potentially delaying ECB rate cuts.
Belgium CPI Rise Slows in August, Reinforcing Dovish ECB Bets and Euro Weakness Signals
Written on August 28, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
Belgium’s August CPI rose 0.4%, easing from July’s 0.63%, signalling cooling inflation and dovish ECB expectations.
European gas surge rekindles inflation fears as markets price Bank of England rate rise, supporting sterling
Written on August 28, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by josephine
European gas surges reignite inflation fears, boosting odds of BoE hike and supporting sterling, euro strength.
