Monthly Archives: August 2026
Taiwan’s AI-led factory output surges as exports strengthen, underpinning robust third-quarter growth
Written on August 26, 2026 at 8:20 pm, by josephine
Taiwan’s AI-driven production and exports surge, boosting Q3 outlook and fueling bullish TAIEX derivatives opportunities.
EIA Data Show Sharper US Distillate Inventory Draw, Boosting Diesel and Heating Oil Price Outlook
Written on August 26, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
EIA reports distillate stocks fell 2.228 million barrels, deepening market tightness and supporting bullish diesel, heating oil trades.
EIA Data Show US Gasoline Stocks Swing to Drawdown, Fuel Prices Seen Rising
Written on August 26, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by josephine
EIA reports U.S. gasoline stocks fell 2.536 million barrels week ending Aug. 21, reversing prior build, boosting prices.
Fiscal worries and higher risk premia drag dollar lower as euro gains, ABN AMRO says
Written on August 26, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Fiscal worries and rising risk premiums weaken the dollar despite higher yields; euro gains; traders favor EUR/USD calls.
US Non-Defence Durable Goods Orders Jump, Challenging Fed Cut Bets and Lifting Dollar Outlook
Written on August 26, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by josephine
July non‑defense durable goods orders jumped 1.3%, signaling resilient demand, complicating Fed cuts and boosting yield, dollar trades.
US Q2 PCE Inflation Surprise Spurs Hawkish Fed Outlook, Pressuring Treasuries and Growth Stocks
Written on August 26, 2026 at 4:22 pm, by josephine
Second-quarter PCE prices rose 5.3% QoQ, above forecasts, signalling stubborn inflation and prompting hawkish, defensive trading.
US durable goods beat forecasts, lifting Treasury yields and dollar as rates cut bets diminish
Written on August 26, 2026 at 3:21 pm, by josephine
July US durable goods orders jumped 1.1%, beating forecasts, strengthening dollar and yields, while pressuring equities, gold.
US Core PCE Holds at 3.3% in July, Supporting Expectations for Steady Fed Policy
Written on August 26, 2026 at 3:20 pm, by josephine
US core PCE inflation held at 3.3% in July; steady pressures drive volatility-selling, range-bound options strategies.
Falling US yields temper volatility, aiding carry trades as Australian dollar rises on higher CPI
Written on August 26, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
US yields and volatility ease, oil slips, carry trades thrive; AUD gains on CPI ahead of key US events.
Indian rupee eyes firmer reopen as oil slips, yields fall and Jackson Hole looms
Written on August 26, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by josephine
Indian rupee to reopen firmer as oil prices slide, Hormuz tensions ease, and Jackson Hole looms.
