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Japan’s Nikkei falls on Wall Street weakness and BOJ uncertainty
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Friday, influenced by Wall Street’s tepid overnight performance and uncertainties surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy trajectory. The Nikkei slipped 0.34% to finish at 38,787.38, although it still gained 1.43% for the week. Picture: Japan’s Nikkei’s decline, as observed Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:24 am
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US stocks pullback: Rising bond yields and hawkish Fed comments
Key Points: After some rally since the US inflation data announcement, the major US stock indexes experienced a turbulent session, ultimately closing in the red. The S&P 500 Index (Symbol: SP500) dropped by -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index (Symbol: DJ30) declined by -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index (Symbol: NAS100) fell by -0.21%. Rally shortlived with Hawkish comments Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:24 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Market implications from the US dollar decline; stock markets await earnings report
Key Points: The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a sharp drop due to softer-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) figures. The CPI data had rekindled hopes that the disinflationary trend, which had recently stalled, is now back on track. SEE: The DXY (symbol: USDX.) seeing a significant dip on the VT Markets trading app A drop Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:24 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
As CPI risk clears, asian markets take off
Key points: Asian markets are set to climb higher on Thursday, fuelled by the positive sentiment that followed benign inflation figures from the U.S. This optimism suggests that the Federal Reserve might begin reducing interest rates, a move eagerly anticipated by investors. Economic uncertainties in China and Japan In China, however, the economic outlook remains Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:23 am
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Gold climbs as anticipation of Fed Rate cuts increases appeal
Key points: Gold prices climbed slightly higher on Thursday, following a sharp rise in the previous session, as the dollar and bond yields weakened. This shift comes amid growing speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve may cut interest rates as early as September. Picture: Further upside for XAUUSD pair as seen on VT Markets app. Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:23 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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