Monthly Archives: August 2026
EUR/USD slips towards 1.1500 as Hormuz tensions and US payrolls loom, options eye breakout

Written on August 4, 2026 at 5:25 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slips near 1.1500 as Middle East risks and US jobs loom; traders eye volatility and hedges.
BlackRock Rolls Out Tokenised Money Market Funds to Bring Yield-Bearing Collateral to Derivatives Markets

Written on August 4, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds BSTBL and BRSRV, enabling regulated, yield-bearing collateral on blockchains.
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1 in July, supporting euro and rate outlooks

Written on August 4, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
Ireland’s AIB manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in July, signalling expansion, supporting euro strength and derivatives opportunities.
Iran Warns Against Second Strait of Hormuz Corridor as Oil Markets Brace for Volatility

Written on August 4, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
Iran warns against second Strait of Hormuz corridor, threatens warships; markets brace for oil volatility, hedging.
South Korea July CPI Falls 0.2%, Fuelling Rate-Cut Bets and Shaping Won, Bond, Equity Trades

Written on August 4, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
South Korea’s July CPI fell 0.2% m/m, boosting rate-cut bets; favor KTB, USD/KRW, KOSPI calls.
South Korea July CPI rises 2.8% year on year, undershooting 3% forecast

Written on August 4, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
South Korea July CPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, below 3% forecast, signalling easing inflation and shifting market expectations.
USD/CHF rebounds to 0.8100 as intervention talk and US data lift the dollar

Written on August 4, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
USD/CHF rebounded to 0.8100 after intervention reports, strong US data, and easing tensions; eyes 0.8150+ resistance.
NZD/USD Holds Near 0.5870 as US Data Firms Dollar Ahead of New Zealand Jobs Report

Written on August 4, 2026 at 3:25 am, by josephine
NZD/USD steadies near 0.5870; strong US ISM supports dollar, while NZ jobs data may spark volatility.
Oil sinks as US–Iran talks hopes ease risk premium; dollar firms as US factory gauge beats

Written on August 4, 2026 at 3:24 am, by josephine
Oil drops on US–Iran talk hopes; dollar firms, WTI plunges, gold steady as key data looms.
Brent Crude Stabilises After Sharp Decline

Written on August 4, 2026 at 3:18 am, by josephine
Brent crude steadies after a sharp decline as markets weigh US-Iran developments, Strait of Hormuz risks, OPEC+ output plans and global supply conditions.