Monthly Archives: August 2026
USDJPY Falls as Japan Confirms FX Intervention

Written on August 3, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
USDJPY falls after Japan confirms coordinated FX intervention with the US. Explore key drivers, technical levels and outlook for the currency pair.
Gold Rises as Markets Watch US-Iran Talks and Fed Outlook

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:58 pm, by josephine
Key Points Gold prices moved higher as markets assessed the latest developments surrounding US-Iran peace talks and their impact on risk sentiment. Gold climbed above the $4,050 area after President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran would resume, raising hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts and reducing immediate concerns over further escalation. The shift in Continue Reading
AUD/USD slips towards 0.7000 as US dollar firms, China PMI softens and RBA stays hawkish

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD slips near 0.7000 as USD firms; China PMI cools, RBA hawkish; volatility ahead of US data.
Week Ahead: AI Earnings and US Jobs Report Set the Tone for Global Markets

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
Markets are shifting from rewarding AI spending to demanding stronger returns, while traders prepare for the US Non-Farm Payrolls report. Gold, the US dollar, equities and major currency pairs remain in focus as sentiment evolves. – vtmarkets.com
Gold pares gap-led jump as oil tumbles and Fed hike bets cap XAU/USD near $4,036

Written on August 3, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by josephine
Gold dips to $4,036 as oil plunges, geopolitics persist, and Fed-hike odds cap upside. Traders cautious.
Dollar at seven-week low as markets brace for July ISM manufacturing data and yen-supported reversal

Written on August 3, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by josephine
Markets await July ISM manufacturing PMI; dollar weak, euro near resistance; traders eye EUR/USD options, DXY hedges.
Oil slides as US–Iran tensions ease; coordinated yen intervention jolts markets, rates fall

Written on August 3, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by josephine
Trump called off Iran strikes, oil fell, yields rallied; yen intervention hit USD/JPY, boosting option strategies.
Sterling dips from seven-week highs as UK factory PMI revised lower and dollar wobbles

Written on August 3, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by josephine
Sterling slips to 1.3450 after UK PMI downgrade; yen intervention volatility pressures dollar, shifting rate expectations.
USD/CHF Edges Higher as Soft Swiss Inflation and PMI Weigh on Franc, Dollar Caps Gains

Written on August 3, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
USD/CHF climbed near 0.8090 as soft Swiss inflation and PMI weakened franc; dollar capped by intervention news.
AUD/JPY Slides to March Low as Yen Intervention Boosts JPY, Pair Tests 200-Day SMA

Written on August 3, 2026 at 11:23 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY fell to 109.35, steadied near 110.00; yen intervention and oversold RSI focus 109.25 support.