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Aug 2026
Asian currencies face challenges as markets react to Trump attack fallout

The dollar index (DXY) last traded at 104.210 against a basket of major currencies. Despite the holiday in Japan halting cash U.S. Treasuries trading, the 10-year Treasury futures trended lower.

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Aug 2026
Google eyes $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz

Key Points:  Google (Symbol: GOOG) is reportedly in discussions to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion. This acquisition, if completed, will mark the largest ever purchase of Google, surpassing its $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility in 2012. The …

15

Aug 2026
Wheat, corn, and soybeans steady after US crop conditions improve

Key points Chicago wheat, corn, and soybean futures showed a slight rise early on Thursday, stabilising after recent losses. This shift comes as the market digests favourable U.S. crop conditions, hinting at a balanced outlook for these key agricultural commodities. …

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Aug 2026
Aussie hits six-month high, kiwi drops on U.S. rate cut speculation

Key points: The Australian dollar held near six-month peaks on Friday, driven by market speculation around potential U.S. rate cuts. In contrast, the New Zealand dollar experienced significant declines due to expectations of steeper cuts domestically. Aussie gains, Kiwi struggles …

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Aug 2026
USDSGD rises as US political uncertainty and election speculations heat up 

USDSGD edges higher as speculation about Donald Trump’s potential election victory boosts the US dollar. Learn how political developments are impacting the market.

15

Aug 2026
Yen fluctuates with intervention talks; Asian shares on track for weekly gain

The yen experienced significant swings on Friday, reflecting investor nervousness after Tokyo likely intervened to support the Japanese currency following a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. Learn what to expect for the Yen in coming weeks.

15

Aug 2026
Mexican peso strengthens as Banxico maintains cautious stance in rising inflation 

The Mexican peso rebounded against a weaker US dollar and the cautious stance on inflation by Banxico. Read more about the market implications and forecasts.

15

Aug 2026
Dollar strengthens on Powell’s caution; Kiwi weakens post-dovish central bank

Key points: Dollar firms on Powell’s caution See: Dollar index trading at 104.768 as seen on the VT Markets app. Powell highlighted a cooling job market, indicating that the Fed faces “two-sided risks” and cannot focus solely on inflation. This …

15

Aug 2026
Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit new highs as jobs data spurs rate cut hopes 

Nasdaq and S&P 500 soar to fresh records on optimism sparked by a cooling labor market. Upcoming CPI data and Powell’s speech could influence future rate cuts.

15

Aug 2026
Aussie strengthens against the Kiwi and Yen amidst diverging rate outlooks

The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) stood strong at NZ$1.1080, close to a 20-month high of $1.1017 reached on Wednesday. This strength followed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) unexpected signal of potential rate cuts.

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