Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sterling slips versus yen as Bank of Japan rate-hike bets intensify, UK data awaited

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:32 am, by josephine
Sterling slipped versus yen as BoJ rate-hike expectations grew, widening policy divergence and favoring bearish GBP/JPY strategies.
Markets lift September BoJ hike odds to 75% as yen gains muted and intervention looms

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:31 am, by josephine
September BoJ hike odds jump to 75% on government backing, yet yen muted; intervention risk caps USD/JPY.
Gold Price Pulls Back as Traders Reassess Fed Outlook

Written on August 14, 2026 at 8:03 am, by josephine
Key Points: Gold prices retreated towards the $4,300 area after a sharp pullback as traders locked in gains from the recent rally and reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and Federal Reserve policy. The move followed a period of strength for bullion, supported by softer US inflation expectations and reduced concerns over near-term rate Continue Reading
USDCNH Near Multi-Year Low as Yuan Strengthens

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:59 am, by josephine
USDCNH remains near multi-year lows as the offshore yuan stays firm against the US dollar, with traders watching China policy signals and shifting Fed expectations.
CEE inflation cools as wartime energy spike lifts Poland and Czech yields, reshaping rate swap trades

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:32 am, by josephine
CEE July inflation mostly eased; Poland, Czechia diverged. Iran-war energy spike lifted costs; trades: swaps, bonds, power.
Rupee steady near 95.40 as oil and Hormuz risks cloud outlook for inflation and growth

Written on August 14, 2026 at 7:31 am, by josephine
Rupee steady near 95.40 as oil slips; Hormuz risks, inflation, and range-bound USD/INR option strategies.
Malaysia gold prices slip to MYR 568.41 per gram as pullback opens trading opportunities

Written on August 14, 2026 at 6:32 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices dipped Friday to MYR 568.41/gram, offering options entry amid strong central-bank demand, dollar sensitivity.
Gold pares gains towards $4,300 as softer US inflation dims Fed hike odds

Written on August 14, 2026 at 6:31 am, by josephine
Gold slips from $4,450 but holds above $4,300; cooling inflation cuts Fed hike odds amid geopolitical risks.
GBP/USD steadies above 1.3420 SMA as softer US inflation curbs Fed hike bets

Written on August 14, 2026 at 5:30 am, by josephine
GBP/USD finds dip-buying support but stalls near 1.3500; cooling US inflation, geopolitics, key data drive range.
Foreign Investors Flip to Net Sellers of Japanese Equities as Yen Volatility Spurs Caution

Written on August 14, 2026 at 4:31 am, by josephine
Foreign investors reversed course, selling ¥368.5bn Japanese equities; caution rises amid yen volatility, BoJ shifts.