Monthly Archives: August 2026
Monthly Market Review: January Recap / February Outlook
Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
January carried forward many of the dominant themes that shaped markets through 2025, with policy uncertainty and political risk once again driving volatility.
Dollar Index holds near 99.80 as CPI, PPI and Fed pricing set breakout risk

Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
Dollar Index coils near 99.80 as CPI/PPI and Fed signals could trigger breakout above 100.00.
Monthly Market Reviews: December Recap / January Outlook
Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:50 am, by josephine
December closed out a demanding year for global markets, with the long-awaited Federal Reserve meeting bringing the market to a decisive turning point. – vtmarkets.com
Singapore upgrades 2026 growth outlook on AI-driven activity as UOB lifts GDP forecast

Written on August 12, 2026 at 12:21 am, by josephine
Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP outlook on AI-led strength; MAS likely stays tight, supporting SGD and STI options.
Yen Holds Above 159 as Dollar Firms, Oil Rises Ahead of US CPI

Written on August 11, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY steadies above 159 as dollar, oil, and geopolitics support bulls ahead of US CPI data.
Sterling steadies near 1.35 as markets eye US CPI and UK GDP for direction

Written on August 11, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD holds near 1.3500 as traders brace for US CPI and UK GDP-driven volatility this week.
Dow whipsaws below 54,000 as oil rises on Hormuz closure and yields climb ahead of CPI

Written on August 11, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
Dow stalls under record; Hormuz closure lifts oil, yields; mixed jobs data ahead of CPI volatility.
India’s Silver Imports Plunge as Rupee Defence Curbs Bullion Inflows, Premiums Surge

Written on August 11, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
India’s silver imports plunged 91% after India hiked duties and imposed licensing to defend rupee.
Rabobank Sees US CPI, Intervention Risk Steering USD/JPY Near 160, Forecasts 158 in Three Months

Written on August 11, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
Rabobank sees USD/JPY hinging on July CPI; softer inflation, Japan intervention risk may cap 160 breakout.
USD/CAD near two-month low as traders await US CPI, oil swings and Fed rate signals

Written on August 11, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD near 1.3930 awaits US CPI; oil volatility and Fed-BoC divergence drive positioning and options strategies.