Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sterling hits February high as US buyback plan lifts GBP/USD, BoE inflation stance supports
Written on August 20, 2026 at 11:30 pm, by josephine
Sterling rose to five-month highs as weak dollar, Treasury buybacks and sticky UK inflation fueled GB/USD breakout hopes.
Dow slips as Treasury yields climb after strong US data; Walmart sinks and oil advances
Written on August 20, 2026 at 9:32 pm, by josephine
Dow slips despite strong US data; yields jump, Walmart tanks, oil rises; traders favor bearish puts, energy calls.
Sterling climbs on UK inflation as markets price Bank of England tightening amid softer US dollar
Written on August 20, 2026 at 9:30 pm, by josephine
Sterling rises to 1.3639 as UK inflation boosts BOE tightening hopes; dollar steadies; traders eye volatility.
US four-week bill yield edges up to 3.64% as front-end borrowing costs tick higher
Written on August 20, 2026 at 8:30 pm, by josephine
Four-week Treasury bill auction yield rose to 3.64%, signaling tighter liquidity and prompting short-term rate hedging.
Bessent Signals Larger Treasury Buybacks, Sees Deficit Peak and Fiscal Consolidation Ahead
Written on August 20, 2026 at 7:33 pm, by josephine
Bessent says Treasury may boost buybacks above $4B, citing yield distortions, deficit peak, and steady markets.
WTI climbs towards $86 as Hormuz risks and US-Iran tensions sustain oil risk premium
Written on August 20, 2026 at 7:32 pm, by josephine
WTI climbs near $85.85 as Hormuz risks and Iran-US tensions sustain premium; traders eye $87.38 resistance.
Riksbank Holds at 1.75% as Inflation Firms, Flags Geopolitical Risks and Possible Year-End Rise
Written on August 20, 2026 at 7:31 pm, by josephine
Sweden’s Riksbank held rates at 1.75%, citing balanced conditions, stronger inflation, softer labour market, geopolitical uncertainties.
Egypt’s central bank holds rates at 19% as policymakers balance inflation risks and growth
Written on August 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by josephine
Egypt’s central bank held key rates at 19%, maintaining tight financial conditions as policymakers balance inflation and growth.
Treasury borrowing shock dents dollar as traders eye AUDUSD, Cable re-shorts; copper, KRE reversal in focus
Written on August 20, 2026 at 6:32 pm, by josephine
Treasury borrowing jolts dollar, sparks commodity rally; take partial profits, watch AUDUSD/Cable re-shorts, copper reversal, KRE topping.
Investors weigh Bessent’s Treasury buybacks as US debt tops $40tn and rate hold looms
Written on August 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm, by josephine
Treasury buyback seen as tiny 0.14% twist amid $40T debt; traders brace for volatility.
