Monthly Archives: August 2026
Fed Holds Rates: What Happens Next for Markets?
Written on August 3, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
The Fed held rates steady in July 2026, but Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish tone. Explore key FOMC takeaways, market impacts, and XAUUSD247 gold trading insights.
UK factory growth persists as July manufacturing PMI misses forecasts, cooling sterling and rate outlook
Written on August 3, 2026 at 10:51 am, by josephine
UK PMI hits 51.9, missing forecasts; expect softer momentum, weaker pound; favor gilt longs, FTSE100 calls.
Why Can Gold Prices Fall During Geopolitical Crises
Written on August 3, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Gold prices fall during geopolitical crises for key reasons. Explore historic crashes, market drivers and ways to analyse gold moves in both directions.
ZeroStack flags going-concern doubts as 0G token losses deepen and cash position thins
Written on August 3, 2026 at 10:23 am, by josephine
ZeroStack warns going-concern risk after massive 0G token losses, low cash, and liquidity-dependent operations.
US backs Japan yen intervention as officials flag limited scope for further action
Written on August 3, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
US backs Japan’s record yen intervention; further action possible but IMF constraints loom as yen remains deeply undervalued.
Sterling Rebounds Against Dollar as Overbought Signals Cap GBP/USD Near 1.3520
Written on August 3, 2026 at 9:53 am, by josephine
GBP/USD was choppy, ending at 1.3481; upside capped near 1.3520, support 1.3450/1.3425, 1.3555 key.
Italy Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecast, Raising Pressure on Euro and Supporting Italian Bond Rally
Written on August 3, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
Italy’s July manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.3, missing forecasts, signaling slower growth; euro, bonds and equities react.
Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice – Aug 03 ,2026
Written on August 3, 2026 at 9:46 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Affected by international holidays, the trading hours of some VT Markets products will be adjusted. Please check the following link for the affected products: Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. Friendly Reminder: The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for Continue Reading
Dollar Index Holds Near 100 After Japan’s $70-80bn Intervention, Eyes US Data for Fed Clues
Written on August 3, 2026 at 9:23 am, by josephine
DXY stays firm despite Japan’s intervention; September Fed hike odds underpin resilience, with key US data ahead.
Fed Holds Rates as US-Japan Coordinate Yen Intervention; USD/JPY Slides and Oil Slumps on Iran Delay
Written on August 3, 2026 at 9:22 am, by josephine
Fed stays quiet; joint US-Japan yen intervention sinks USD/JPY 4%, while de-escalation drops oil, lifts risk.
