Monthly Archives: August 2026
NZD/USD slides as US inflation steadies and geopolitics, New Zealand politics curb risk appetite

Written on August 12, 2026 at 10:55 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD fell to 0.5865 as muted US CPI, geopolitics, and NZ politics pressured sentiment; bearish.
Dow fails to hold 54,000 after in-line US CPI as rate-cut bets fade amid oil risks

Written on August 12, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
Dow stalls after CPI meets forecasts; fails 54,000, slips toward 53,800 as energy risks and rates pressure.
Oil slides as Hormuz traffic stays 88% below normal, keeping freight and supply risks elevated

Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:55 pm, by josephine
Hormuz traffic remains near 12% normal despite reopening; futures ease, but constrained routing and higher tanker rates signal risk.
Yen retreats as US CPI meets forecasts, softening Fed hike bets; USD/JPY steadies near 159.20

Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by josephine
Yen weakens after US CPI meets forecasts; USD/JPY near 159.20 as Fed hike odds drop. Options hedges advised.
US July CPI Matches Forecasts as Energy Drags, Keeping September Fed Hike Odds Below 50%

Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by josephine
July CPI met forecasts: headline 0.1%, core 0.2%; energy drag, easing food, muted tariffs; dollar pressured.
Trump claims US ‘total control’ of Hormuz as traders eye oil volatility and Brent-WTI spread

Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
Trump claims US “total control” of Hormuz; analysts see oil volatility, recommend Brent options, WTI straddles.
EUR/GBP Holds Near 0.8540 as Traders Brace for UK GDP and BoE Policy Split

Written on August 12, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8540 ahead of UK GDP, with downside bias; options on volatility recommended.
EIA reports 17.4 million-barrel US crude stock build, defying expectations of a draw

Written on August 12, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by josephine
EIA reports 17.422 million-barrel crude inventory build versus expected 1.4 million draw, sparking bearish oil sentiment.
Gold Seen at Risk of Reversal as Overbought Signals and Crowded Longs Point to Pullback

Written on August 12, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Gold may reverse after multi-day rally; overbought signals and crowded longs suggest near-term downside rotation.
Sterling Leads G10 as UK GDP, Trade and Output Data Loom for Pound-Dollar Direction

Written on August 12, 2026 at 5:54 pm, by josephine
Sterling edges higher, leading G10, with UK GDP, trade and production data next; RSI bullish, targets mid-1.36s.