Monthly Archives: August 2026
Gold steadies as softer US data supports rate pause, but Middle East oil risks cap upside
Written on August 18, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
Gold supported by steady Fed outlook and weaker dollar, but oil risks cap upside; range-bound forecast.
Offshore Share of New Zealand Bonds Rises as Investors Brace for Dovish RBNZ Turnaround
Written on August 18, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by josephine
Foreign bond ownership hit 58.9% in July, suggesting demand persists as RBNZ hike expectations fade.
US Redbook retail sales growth slows to 7.6%, bolstering bets on Fed policy easing
Written on August 18, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by josephine
US Redbook YoY growth slowed to 7.6%, signaling cooling retail sales, easing inflation pressure, and shifting markets.
How to Manage Risk When Trading DXY CFDs
Written on August 18, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
Manage DXY CFD risks with position sizing, leverage, stop-loss strategies and correlation checks using clear trading examples.
10 Factors That Affect Crude Oil Prices
Written on August 18, 2026 at 2:48 pm, by josephine
Master how crude oil prices are driven by key factors like supply, demand, geopolitics and market data. Learn oil chart analysis, CFD strategies and risk controls on MT4 & MT5.
Canada housing starts miss July forecasts, fuelling bets on Bank of Canada rate cuts
Written on August 18, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Canada’s July housing starts fell to 229.1K versus 248K forecast, boosting bond longs, CAD puts, hedges.
Gold slips as firmer dollar and surging US yields cap gains; traders eye Fed minutes
Written on August 18, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by josephine
Gold dips as dollar and yields rise; traders eye $4,300–$4,450 range, Fed minutes and Hormuz tensions.
Swiss franc supplants yen as funding currency as intervention risk and EUR/CHF triggers loom
Written on August 18, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
Derivatives traders prefer Swiss franc funding over yen, avoiding intervention risk; EUR/CHF rise depends on oil, rates.
Gold and silver climb as weaker dollar and fiscal fears boost haven demand amid geopolitical tensions
Written on August 18, 2026 at 1:26 pm, by josephine
Gold and silver rose as dollar weakened; deficits, geopolitical risks and reserve shifts fueled bullish $4,500–$5,000 targets.
Sterling edges lower after UK jobs cool, with focus on CPI and Fed minutes
Written on August 18, 2026 at 12:26 pm, by josephine
Sterling dips after cooling UK jobs data, BoE tightening doubts; focus shifts to CPI, Fed minutes.
