Monthly Archives: August 2026
New Zealand July Imports Jump to $9.34bn, Raising Trade Deficit Fears and NZD Pressure
Written on August 21, 2026 at 4:26 am, by josephine
New Zealand imports jumped to $9.34bn in July, widening trade deficit concerns and pressuring NZD outlook.
UK GfK consumer confidence beats forecasts, bolstering sterling and tempering Bank of England rate-cut hopes
Written on August 21, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
UK GfK confidence rose to -14 in August, beating forecasts; stronger sentiment may support GBP, pressure gilts.
VT Markets Supports Baan Imjai Shelter with Supply Donation and Direct Outreach
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:46 am, by anakin
21 August 2026, Sydney, Australia — VT Markets recently completed a local outreach initiative at Baan Imjai shelter in Thailand, donating daily necessities and basic furniture to support the facility’s residents and day-to-day setup. The visit comes as social welfare programs across Thailand continue to address economic pressures and rising living costs in major urban areas. Facilities Continue Reading
Hyperliquid’s US Expansion Could Change Its Future
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:45 am, by josephine
Hyperliquid’s US ambitions could expand its market reach, but HYPE’s next phase depends on regulation and value capture.
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1700 as Dollar Firms on Higher Treasury Yields and Fed Hike Bets
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:27 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700 as stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and Fed hike odds cap gains.
US equities slide as Treasury yields rebound, Walmart slumps and debt tops $40tn
Written on August 21, 2026 at 2:26 am, by josephine
US stocks fell as Treasury yields rebounded, Walmart tumbled, and investors awaited PMI data and Jackson Hole.
US Treasury Doubles Long-Dated Buybacks to $4bn, Pushing Yields Lower and Lifting Gold
Written on August 21, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
Treasury doubles long-dated buyback size to $4bn, aiming to cap yields; traders eye ETFs, metals, volatility.
US federal debt nears $40tn as deficits, interest costs and private credit defaults strain markets
Written on August 21, 2026 at 1:26 am, by josephine
US debt nears $40tn as deficits and interest surge; private credit defaults rise, boosting metals and volatility hedges.
Sterling hits February high as US buyback plan lifts GBP/USD, BoE inflation stance supports
Written on August 21, 2026 at 12:26 am, by josephine
Sterling rose to five-month highs as weak dollar, Treasury buybacks and sticky UK inflation fueled GB/USD breakout hopes.
Dow slips as Treasury yields climb after strong US data; Walmart sinks and oil advances
Written on August 20, 2026 at 10:27 pm, by josephine
Dow slips despite strong US data; yields jump, Walmart tanks, oil rises; traders favor bearish puts, energy calls.
