Monthly Archives: August 2026
Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 455 as Drilling Activity Holds Steady

Written on August 15, 2026 at 12:20 am, by josephine
US oil rig count rose to 455 from 454, signaling steady drilling, resilient output, and range-bound crude markets.
Gold rises as dollar slips after weak US data dents September Fed hike expectations

Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by josephine
Gold gains 0.9% as dollar weakens; soft US data cuts Fed hike odds, with $4,400 resistance.
Societe Generale flags USD/KRW testing 2023 trendline support at 1407 after slipping below 200-day average

Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:20 pm, by josephine
Societe Generale: USD/KRW tests 1407 trendline support after breaking 200-day; bounce needs 1425; downside 1388-1375.
USD/CNH holds steady in 6.7400–6.7500 range as yield gap narrows, downside bias persists

Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
USD/CNH stays range-bound at 6.7400–6.7500; flat momentum; bearish drift toward 6.7300 unless 6.7580 breaks.
Sterling hits three-month high as softer US data weakens dollar and cools Fed hike bets

Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:20 pm, by josephine
Sterling hits three-month high as softer US data weakens dollar, fueling bullish GBP/USD derivative strategies.
Wall Street records fade as weak retail sales and sentiment spur concerns over demand-led disinflation

Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by josephine
Record highs fade as retail sales and sentiment slump, signaling disinflation from weaker demand; traders turn defensive.
Bank Indonesia Set to Hold Rates at 5.75% as SRBI Yields Support Rupiah Stability

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
Bank Indonesia likely holds 5.75%, prioritizing Rupiah stability via SRBI yields and FX intervention amid leadership transition.
Sterling hits three-month high as weak US data lifts Fed hold bets and GBP/USD

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:20 pm, by josephine
Sterling gains 0.40% as weak US data dents dollar, lifting GBP/USD near three-month highs. Fed hold hopes.
MUFG Sees US Data Run Steering Dollar as Activity Prints Test Fed’s Tight-For-Longer Resolve

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
MUFG: upcoming US data may steer dollar; disinflation cools hikes, yet inflation keeps December increase risk elevated.
EUR/JPY holds near 184.15 as ECB and BoJ rate hike bets fuel volatility risk

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by josephine
EUR/JPY holds near 184.15 as ECB and BoJ September hikes loom, boosting volatility and options hedging demand.