Monthly Archives: August 2026
Monthly Market Review: 2026 June Recap and July Outlook

Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
Ross Maxwell, VT Markets’ Technical Analyst reviews June’s key market moves across forex, gold, oil, stocks and crypto, with insights on what traders may watch in July.
SpaceX Stock Swings as Strong Earnings Clash with AI Spending Concerns

Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
SpaceX shares reverse lower after a strong earnings debut as investors weigh growth prospects, AI spending risks and upcoming volatility catalysts.
SpaceX Stock Swings as Strong Earnings Clash with AI Spending Concerns

Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
SpaceX shares reverse lower after a strong earnings debut as investors weigh growth prospects, AI spending risks and upcoming volatility catalysts.
Gold holds above $4,250 as Middle East risks and Fed hike bets curb upside before payrolls

Written on August 7, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
Gold holds above $4,250 after record highs; geopolitics, strong dollar and hawkish Fed cap gains ahead.
UOB Flags USD/CNH Soft Bias, Eyes 6.7420 Support with 6.7300 Drift in Focus

Written on August 7, 2026 at 4:51 am, by josephine
USD/CNH stays mildly bearish near 6.7480; support 6.7420, resistance 6.7550/6.7640; options favor puts, hedged calls.
Japan household spending slumps in June, fuelling doubts over Bank of Japan rate normalisation

Written on August 7, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
Japan’s June household spending fell 3.3%, missing forecasts, weakening yen, supporting Nikkei, and boosting JGB futures.
NZD/USD Slips as Stronger Dollar and Softer China Trade Outlook Pressure the Kiwi

Written on August 7, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slips near 0.5870 as dollar strengthens; soft China trade outlook and looming US payrolls heighten downside risks.
Brazil July trade surplus misses forecasts, raising pressure on real and rate outlook

Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
Brazil’s July trade surplus missed forecasts at $7.067bn, signaling weaker dollar inflows and BRL downside risk.
Banxico holds rate at 6.50% as inflation risks linger, keeping peso yield support in focus

Written on August 7, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
Banxico holds 6.50% rate, cites upside inflation risks, forecasts slow disinflation; peso supported, recommend options strategies.
Thailand Holds 2026 Inflation Forecast; Oil, Baht and El Niño Risks Shape Outlook and Hedges

Written on August 7, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Thailand keeps 2026 inflation forecast 1.5%–2.5%; traders hedge baht, oil, El Niño food shocks, rates.