Monthly Archives: August 2026
Risk-on gains as US–Iran deal hopes weigh on oil, lift global equities and pressure cryptocurrencies

Written on August 5, 2026 at 7:25 am, by josephine
Risk appetite rises on US-Iran deal hopes; equities hit records, oil drops, dollar softens, crypto lags.
Rupee trims gains as RBI holds rates, oil slides and USD/INR rebounds from monthly low

Written on August 5, 2026 at 7:24 am, by josephine
Rupee trims gains after RBI holds rates; USD/INR rebounds from 94.80, oil weak, ADP awaited today.
USD/CHF Slips Towards 0.8080 as Hormuz Diplomacy Eases Haven Demand, Yield Gap Supports Dollar

Written on August 5, 2026 at 6:25 am, by josephine
USD/CHF slides near 0.8080 as dollar eases, Hormuz tensions cool; traders eye upside reversal on yield divergence.
Central Banks Are Buying Gold. Investors Are Selling. Who Is Right?

Written on August 5, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Central banks are accumulating gold while ETF investors continue selling. Discover why these macro market participants diverge and what it means for XAU/USD traders.
Gold climbs towards $4,150 as softer dollar and falling oil temper Fed rate expectations

Written on August 5, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Gold nears two-week high as dollar and oil fall; Fed hawkishness caps gains; traders buy dips.
WTI dips towards $74 as Hormuz reopening talks ease supply fears and US stocks rise

Written on August 5, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
WTI near $73.80 as Hormuz diplomacy eases supply fears; US inventories build, boosting downside and options strategies.
RBI set to hold repo at 5.25% as rupee eyes inflows and USD/INR resistance

Written on August 5, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
RBI expected to hold repo at 5.25% amid Middle East uncertainty; USD/INR bearish, volatility may compress.
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warns inflation still worrisome, flags AI spending as potential price driver

Written on August 5, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
Schmid urges tighter Fed policy as inflation remains worrisome; AI investment may fuel pressures; dollar strength predicted.
AMD Stock Falls After Earnings as AI Expectations Rise

Written on August 5, 2026 at 4:18 am, by josephine
Key Points Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) shares reversed lower after its Q2 2026 earnings report, despite delivering record financial results and a stronger-than-expected outlook. AMD shares climbed 7% during Tuesday’s regular trading session, closing at $518.58, as investors reacted positively to strong AI and data centre demand. However, the stock fell nearly 9% in Continue Reading
SpaceX Stock Swings as Strong Earnings Clash with AI Spending Concerns

Written on August 5, 2026 at 3:38 am, by josephine
SpaceX shares reverse lower after a strong earnings debut as investors weigh growth prospects, AI spending risks and upcoming volatility catalysts.