Monthly Archives: August 2026
Swiss franc gains as soft US data dents dollar; Hormuz reopening talks and Fed bets watched

Written on August 6, 2026 at 12:51 am, by josephine
Swiss franc gains as weak US data hits dollar; Hormuz reopening watched; lower Fed hike odds support CHF.
US indices climb as Nasdaq leads and tech breadth widens ahead of volatile SNDK earnings

Written on August 5, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by josephine
US equities surged at open, led by Nasdaq; tech breadth broadened beyond MAGS as volatile earnings loom.
Gold near $4,256 as Hormuz diplomacy lifts risk appetite; bitcoin options focus on $65,000 breakout

Written on August 5, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
Gold nears $4,256 on Hormuz diplomacy hopes; traders eye breakout calls or dip buys; Bitcoin options watch volatility.
USD/JPY steadies near 157.65 as weak US data weighs, BoJ hike odds lift yen demand

Written on August 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY steadied near 157.65 as weak US data and rising BoJ hike odds boosted yen.
Sterling Edges Higher as Softer US Jobs Data Weakens Dollar Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Written on August 5, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
Sterling edged higher as the dollar softened on weak US jobs data; traders brace for NFP volatility.
TD Securities sees DXY holding above 200-day average as July payrolls limit dollar downside

Written on August 5, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees limited DXY downside on weak jobs, expecting support above 99 and upside on surprise.
EIA Data Shows Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Build, Raising Downside Risks for WTI

Written on August 5, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
EIA data shows crude inventories rose 2.479m barrels, defying expected draw, pressuring WTI amid weak demand.
Euro edges up as soft US data and lower oil cut Fed hike odds, eyes on payrolls

Written on August 5, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
Euro rises as soft US data and cheaper oil cut Fed hike odds; traders eye payrolls-driven volatility.
New Zealand Dollar and Yields Slide as Rising Joblessness Eclipses Strong Hiring and Wages

Written on August 5, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
NZD and yields dip on mixed labour data; strong jobs and wages support tactical bullish positioning.
US ISM Services Prices Paid hits 70.3, fuelling higher-for-longer Fed rate outlook and yields

Written on August 5, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by josephine
ISM Services Prices Paid jumped to 70.3, signaling accelerating costs, higher yields, stronger dollar, and equity volatility.