Monthly Archives: August 2026
USD/CHF eases below recent highs as bearish flag holds, with options traders braced for volatility

Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF slips, holds above 0.8100; bearish flag persists, RSI flattens, options brace for volatility breakout.
Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 455 as Drilling Activity Holds Steady

Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:30 pm, by josephine
US oil rig count rose to 455 from 454, signaling steady drilling, resilient output, and range-bound crude markets.
Gold rises as dollar slips after weak US data dents September Fed hike expectations

Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:31 pm, by josephine
Gold gains 0.9% as dollar weakens; soft US data cuts Fed hike odds, with $4,400 resistance.
Societe Generale flags USD/KRW testing 2023 trendline support at 1407 after slipping below 200-day average

Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:30 pm, by josephine
Societe Generale: USD/KRW tests 1407 trendline support after breaking 200-day; bounce needs 1425; downside 1388-1375.
USD/CNH holds steady in 6.7400–6.7500 range as yield gap narrows, downside bias persists

Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:32 pm, by josephine
USD/CNH stays range-bound at 6.7400–6.7500; flat momentum; bearish drift toward 6.7300 unless 6.7580 breaks.
Sterling hits three-month high as softer US data weakens dollar and cools Fed hike bets

Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:31 pm, by josephine
Sterling hits three-month high as softer US data weakens dollar, fueling bullish GBP/USD derivative strategies.
Wall Street records fade as weak retail sales and sentiment spur concerns over demand-led disinflation

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:31 pm, by josephine
Record highs fade as retail sales and sentiment slump, signaling disinflation from weaker demand; traders turn defensive.
Bank Indonesia Set to Hold Rates at 5.75% as SRBI Yields Support Rupiah Stability

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:32 pm, by josephine
Bank Indonesia likely holds 5.75%, prioritizing Rupiah stability via SRBI yields and FX intervention amid leadership transition.
Sterling hits three-month high as weak US data lifts Fed hold bets and GBP/USD

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by josephine
Sterling gains 0.40% as weak US data dents dollar, lifting GBP/USD near three-month highs. Fed hold hopes.
MUFG Sees US Data Run Steering Dollar as Activity Prints Test Fed’s Tight-For-Longer Resolve

Written on August 14, 2026 at 6:32 pm, by josephine
MUFG: upcoming US data may steer dollar; disinflation cools hikes, yet inflation keeps December increase risk elevated.