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Aug 2026
US inflation eases, reigniting interest rate cut hopes 

Key points:  This article is a follow-up to: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions  The markets breathed a sigh of relief as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7% in April. …

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Aug 2026
Japan’s Nikkei slips as investors seize profits after 2-day rise

Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as profit-taking set in after Japanese equities rebounded close to the 39,000-point mark the previous day. The Nikkei declined 0.45% to 38,749.25, while the broader Topix was down 0.46% at 2785.22. …

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Aug 2026
Dollar steadies before inflation test; Yen unaffected by Tokyo CPI

Key points: On Friday, the dollar was recovering after a challenging session against other major currencies. This reaction followed a downward revision to U.S. GDP for the first quarter, suggesting potential for rate cuts later this year. Investors are now …

15

Aug 2026
NZD rises against slow economic growth in the U.S. 

Key Points:  The New Zealand dollar (NZD) climbed to around $0.612 on Thursday with the support from revised economic data indicating that the US economy grew at a slower pace than previously estimated in the first quarter. This has increased …

15

Aug 2026
Gold edges higher ahead of key inflation report, poised for monthly gain

Key points: Gold prices showed a slight increase on Friday, marking a potential fourth consecutive monthly gain. Investors are keenly awaiting the U.S. inflation data which is expected to shed light on the Federal Reserve’s future moves. Picture: Gold price …

15

Aug 2026
Hong Kong stocks surge on rate cut prospects; mixed performance in China

Key points: On Monday, Hong Kong’s stock market experienced an observable surge, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index posting its best daily performance in a month. This optimism was largely driven by the anticipated rate cut from the European Central …

15

Aug 2026
ECB rate cuts and US jobs data key in deciding market trajectory

Key points: The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. This decision has been highly anticipated by market participants who are now focusing on the potential timing for the next cut, …

15

Aug 2026
Gold prices retrace as US dollar and treasury yields rise ahead of key inflation data 

Key points:  This article is a follow up from: Gold rises ahead of key US data inflation data  Gold (Symbol: XAUUSD) declined for the second consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a stronger US dollar (USD) and rising Treasury yields …

15

Aug 2026
Aussie, Kiwi steady after setback from U.S. bond yields surge

Key points: The Australian and New Zealand dollars have stabilised after experiencing setbacks due to a surge in U.S. bond yields. This rise in yields has dampened risk appetites and obscured the outlook for global rate cuts. Picture: Aussie stabilises …

15

Aug 2026
Cable struggles below 1.0800 as key support levels loom

Key Points: The EUR/USD pair currently trades below the 1.0800 mark, reflecting a stronger dollar dominating this week’s exchanges due to rising yields. This scenario is dampening the overall risk appetite in the markets and enhancing the dollar’s appeal. Currently, …

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