Monthly Archives: August 2026
South Africa Inflation Eases, but Oil and El Niño Risks Threaten Rand and Rate Cut Outlook
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
South Africa inflation eases, but oil and El Niño risks may revive pressures; traders eye weaker rand, higher rates.
Dollar hits May low as Treasury boosts long-end buybacks, capping yields ahead of Jackson Hole
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:21 am, by josephine
Dollar hits May low as Treasury doubles long-end buybacks; yields fall, Fed debate lingers, boosting gold/CHF demand.
Wheat Climbs as Supply Risks Keep Global Crop Outlook in Focus
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:06 am, by josephine
Wheat-C.: Wheat prices rise toward multi-month highs as traders monitor global supply conditions, crop expectations and market positioning, while technical momentum remains supported above key levels.
US Treasury Yields and Gold: Why Traders Watch Real Rates
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:02 am, by josephine
Treasury yields are one of the most watched inputs in gold analysis, but the headline number rarely tells the full story. Here is how real yields, the dollar and Fed expectations fit together.
Brent Crude Oil Holds Near $92 as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists
Written on August 20, 2026 at 9:56 am, by josephine
Key Points: Brent crude held firm near $92 a barrel on Thursday as traders weighed Middle East supply risks and the unresolved Strait of Hormuz situation. The move extends four straight sessions of gains after prices briefly topped $92 on Wednesday amid renewed regional tensions. Geopolitics remain the main driver, though signs that producers are Continue Reading
Indian rupee pressured by high oil and FCNR(B) swap closure as USD/INR eyes 96
Written on August 20, 2026 at 9:21 am, by josephine
Rupee remains pressured by high oil and importer demand; FCNR(B) swap closure may lift USD/INR higher.
Gold rebounds from 200-day average, eyes 4,520 breakout and 5,000 target in coming weeks
Written on August 20, 2026 at 9:20 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds, builds base since June; 200-day tested. Support 4405-4457; breakout above 4520 targets 4657-4673.
Switzerland’s July trade surplus widens to CHF 8.37bn, bolstering Swiss franc outlook
Written on August 20, 2026 at 8:22 am, by josephine
Swiss July trade surplus jumped to CHF 8,370 million, boosted by exports, strengthening Swiss franc outlook.
Rupee snaps three-day slide as US Treasury buybacks pull yields lower, easing dollar support
Written on August 20, 2026 at 8:21 am, by josephine
Rupee snaps three-day fall as U.S. Treasury buybacks sink long yields; USD/INR eases near 95.62.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 20 ,2026
Written on August 20, 2026 at 7:32 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
