Monthly Archives: August 2026
S&P 500 Under Pressure as Tech Stocks and Yields Weigh
Written on August 19, 2026 at 10:46 am, by josephine
Key Points: The S&P 500 faced renewed volatility as investors balanced strong equity market momentum against pressure from technology stocks, rising Treasury yields and shifting Federal Reserve expectations. US stock futures steadied after the previous session’s decline, when technology and semiconductor shares led losses. The S&P 500 declined as investors reassessed AI-related valuations and the Continue Reading
South Africa’s July CPI at 4.3% bolsters rate-cut bets, lifts bond appeal and shapes rand hedges
Written on August 19, 2026 at 10:27 am, by josephine
South Africa’s July CPI dipped to 4.3%, below forecasts, boosting rate-cut hopes and trading opportunities.
EUR/USD Nears 1.1600 as Euro Yields Stay Firm Ahead of FOMC Minutes, HICP Confirmation
Written on August 19, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
EUR/USD nears 1.1600 on high European yields; steadier US rates and hawkish FOMC minutes risk reversal.
UK RPI accelerates to 0.6% in July, fuelling higher-for-longer BoE bets
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:27 am, by josephine
UK RPI rose 0.6% in July, stoking inflation fears, pressuring gilts, and boosting sterling, inflation hedges.
Rupee weakens as oil stays firm; RBI to end concessional dollar swaps early
Written on August 19, 2026 at 8:26 am, by josephine
Rupee weakens near 95.76 as elevated oil and RBI swap closure keep USD/INR biased higher.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 19 ,2026
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:41 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Gold slips below $4,450 as oil tensions lift yields and Fed hike pricing firms dollar
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:27 am, by josephine
Gold slips under $4,450 as yields and crude rise; traders await Fed minutes, favor cautious bearish hedges.
UK inflation accelerates to 2.9% as core holds at 2.6%, lifting sterling
Written on August 19, 2026 at 7:26 am, by josephine
UK inflation hits 2.9% as core holds 2.6%, boosting sterling and raising September hike expectations.
Australia wage growth steadies at 3.2% as markets weigh earlier RBA rate cuts
Written on August 19, 2026 at 6:27 am, by josephine
Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 3.2% in Q2, steadying wage growth and boosting rate-cut expectations.
Gold steadies near $4,335 as rising global yields cap gains and geopolitics support demand
Written on August 19, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,335 as surging global yields pressure bullion; geopolitical risks and Fed pause hopes support.
