Monthly Archives: August 2026
Gold’s $5,000 Surge Tests AI Trading Models as Algorithms Shrink Repricing Windows Around Fed Events

Written on August 8, 2026 at 11:21 am, by josephine
AI-driven trading reshaped gold in 2026: $5,000 spike, instant repricing, human panic, central-bank demand, options.
DBS tips stronger Singapore Q2 GDP revision, raising odds of official 2026 growth forecast upgrade

Written on August 8, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
DBS expects Singapore 2Q26 GDP revised to 5.9%, boosting SGD, equities, and resilient SORA outlook.
US-Iran Oman talks raise hopes of Hormuz reopening, pressuring oil as traders brace for volatility

Written on August 8, 2026 at 10:21 am, by josephine
Oman-mediated US-Iran talks near deal to reopen Hormuz shipping, easing oil fears; traders eye downside, hedge volatility.
GBP/JPY Holds Above 200-Day Average After Intervention as Resistance Levels Limit Rebound

Written on August 8, 2026 at 9:51 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY steadies above 200-day SMA after intervention-led dip; resistance near 214.48–215.42, support 212.00/211.00.
Standard Chartered sees BSP holding rates in August, keeps hawkish tone as cuts shift to 2027

Written on August 8, 2026 at 9:21 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered expects BSP to hold August rates, stay hawkish; forecasts 2027 cuts, lower growth and inflation.
Dollar Index Slips Below 100 Ahead of US CPI as Weak Payrolls Shift Fed Rate Outlook

Written on August 8, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
DXY dips below 100 after weak NFP; traders eye CPI, Fed guidance, and volatility strategies across majors.
CFTC data show speculators trim yen shorts sharply as net position moves towards neutral

Written on August 8, 2026 at 7:21 am, by josephine
CFTC data show yen shorts narrowed sharply toward neutral, reducing bearish positioning and easing speculative downward pressure.
CFTC Data Shows Oil Speculative Net Longs Slip, Raising Near-Term WTI Downside Risks

Written on August 8, 2026 at 6:22 am, by josephine
CFTC data show crude net longs fell to 112.4k, signaling weaker bullish sentiment and downside WTI risk.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Net Shorts Deepen to -27.3K as Speculative Bearish Bets Build

Written on August 8, 2026 at 6:21 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions fell to -27.3K, signaling increased bearish sentiment and hedging.
CFTC Data Show Speculators Extend Net-Long Gold Positions to 197.6K Contracts

Written on August 8, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows gold non-commercial net longs rose to 197.6k from 182.1k, signaling stronger bullish sentiment.