Monthly Archives: August 2026
UOB Sees USD/JPY Range-Bound with Mild Downside Bias as Yield Gap Narrows

Written on August 24, 2026 at 11:32 am, by josephine
UOB sees USD/JPY range-bound near 158.55–159.30, fading momentum; favor range option strategies, light short bias.
US stocks slip on week as yield-control fears hit tech, while Europe draw improves

Written on August 24, 2026 at 11:31 am, by josephine
US stocks rose late but ended week down; data lifted sentiment, while yield policy boosted Europe rotation.
Dollar eases as Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole loom, while Bitcoin and Ethereum hold key support levels

Written on August 24, 2026 at 10:32 am, by josephine
Dollar pressured; equities flat. Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole may spark volatility; Bitcoin/Ethereum bullish; DXY tests support.
EUR/GBP drifts lower as US-Iran tensions and UK retail sales weigh, 0.8530 support watched

Written on August 24, 2026 at 10:31 am, by josephine
EUR/GBP extends three-day decline on risk-off mood; bearish range persists, 0.8530 break targets 0.8483.
Treasury curve flattens on PMI surge as Brent climbs, trade tensions pressure Canada and Poland

Written on August 24, 2026 at 9:33 am, by josephine
Treasury curve flattened; front-end yields rose on strong PMI, Brent hit $94.4; strategy: hawkish options, long USD/CAD, short PLN.
Sterling Consolidates Against Dollar as GBP/USD Eyes 1.3700, Holds Support at 1.3585

Written on August 24, 2026 at 9:31 am, by josephine
GBP/USD consolidates near 1.3644; intraday range 1.3620–1.3665, bullish toward 1.3700 unless 1.3585 breaks.
WTI Slips Towards $85 as US Readies Iran Sanctions and Traders Brace for Supply Shock

Written on August 24, 2026 at 8:33 am, by josephine
WTI slips near $85 as looming US Iran sanctions, Hormuz threats and tightening inventories stoke volatility.
Global equities advance as strong PMIs underpin cyclical leadership despite oil and dollar debasement risks

Written on August 24, 2026 at 8:31 am, by josephine
Global equities rose despite mixed week; strong PMIs supported cyclical leadership, low volatility, and bullish options strategies.
Zcash Surges as ETF Hopes Fuel Crypto Rally

Written on August 24, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
Zcash analysis: ZEC trades near $838 after a sharp recovery toward $887, supported by ETF optimism and strong trading momentum. Traders are watching whether the rally can break resistance while RSI signals stretched conditions.
Gold hits three-month high as softer US inflation tempers Fed bets, Iran risks linger

Written on August 24, 2026 at 7:33 am, by josephine
Gold hits $4,650 as softer US inflation eases Fed fears; geopolitical tensions and RSI-overbought signals persist.