Monthly Archives: August 2026
USD/JPY holds near 159.60 as Hormuz tensions lift dollar demand despite mixed US data

Written on August 19, 2026 at 12:32 am, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 159.60 on safe-haven dollar demand; mixed US data; resistance 159.69-159.73, bullish option strategies.
Indonesia’s 2027 budget targets 6% growth with 2.4% deficit amid rupiah and yield risks

Written on August 19, 2026 at 12:31 am, by josephine
Indonesia’s 2027 budget targets 6% growth, 2.4% deficit, weaker rupiah, higher yields; traders hedge volatility.
Dollar Index drifts as global yields rise in tandem and Fed hold bets intensify

Written on August 18, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by josephine
DXY stays muted near 99.50 despite surging long yields, as global rates rise and Fed holds loom.
Dow slips as Fed hike odds fade but long-end yields surge, pressuring housing and equities

Written on August 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm, by josephine
Dow slips as Fed hike odds fade, but 30-year yields surge; housing weak, energy strong, volatility ahead.
EUR/GBP slips towards 0.8550 as ZEW boost fades and UK CPI looms

Written on August 18, 2026 at 10:32 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP eased toward 0.8550 as upbeat ZEW sentiment failed to offset mixed UK labour and CPI focus.
NZD/USD slips towards 0.5880 as Iran tensions lift dollar, markets eye Fed minutes

Written on August 18, 2026 at 10:31 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD slips to 0.5880 on US-Iran tensions; Fed hike odds fall; RBNZ outlook uncertain.
Sterling Steadies as Middle East Risk Offsets Soft US Data Ahead of UK CPI and Fed Minutes

Written on August 18, 2026 at 8:32 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD held near 1.3547 as Middle East tensions offset softer US data and UK CPI focus.
TD Securities sees Brent staying above $90 on tight supply, Hormuz risks and low product stocks

Written on August 18, 2026 at 8:30 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees tight oil markets keeping Brent elevated, with Hormuz risks, deficits, and bullish options strategies.
Scotiabank sees USD/CAD near 1.3870, with bearish bias as spreads narrow and oil supports loonie

Written on August 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by josephine
Scotiabank sees USD/CAD near 1.3870 equilibrium but bearish, favoring CAD strength; targets 1.3817, then 1.35–1.37.
US Pending Home Sales Fall 2.2% in July, Boosting Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Bond Demand

Written on August 18, 2026 at 6:31 pm, by josephine
Pending home sales fell 2.2% YoY in July, boosting Fed cut bets; favor long Treasuries, short USD.