Monthly Archives: August 2026
South African rand tops CEEMEA as gold gains and bond inflows drive USD/ZAR towards 16.00
Written on August 14, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
South African rand leads CEEMEA, boosted by gold, dovish Fed shifts, and strong foreign bond inflows.
Gold recovers from weekly low as softer dollar and weak US data temper Fed hike bets
Written on August 14, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds to $4,372 as soft US data weakens dollar, easing Fed hike odds; key resistance $4,386.
European shares finish flat as Hormuz attacks and US drone tariffs outweigh softer US inflation
Written on August 14, 2026 at 1:27 pm, by josephine
European stocks finish flat as Hormuz attacks, Iran sanctions and drone tariffs offset softer inflation, AI strength.
China’s July yuan loans flip to net repayment, fuelling bets on yuan weakness and broader risk-off trades
Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:27 am, by josephine
July saw China’s new yuan loans plunge to -RMB340bn, signaling net repayment and tighter credit conditions.
Hong Kong GDP Shrinks 0.6% in Q2, Heightening Focus on H2 Momentum and Equity Volatility
Written on August 14, 2026 at 11:26 am, by josephine
Hong Kong GDP fell 0.6% qoq in Q2, signaling weak momentum; traders eye hedges, volatility, HIBOR opportunities.
Gold Price Pulls Back as Traders Reassess Fed Outlook
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:46 am, by josephine
Key Points: Gold prices retreated towards the $4,300 area after a sharp pullback as traders locked in gains from the recent rally and reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and Federal Reserve policy. The move followed a period of strength for bullion, supported by softer US inflation expectations and reduced concerns over near-term rate Continue Reading
EUR/USD Holds In Tight Range as Softer US Inflation Tempers Fed Hike Expectations
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:27 am, by josephine
EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1537; watch 1.1511–1.1545 range for breakout, then bearish move toward 1.1492–1.1400.
EUR/USD rises as ECB hike bets grow and Fed September odds ease, challenging 100-day SMA
Written on August 14, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rises near 1.1550 as ECB hike bets grow and Fed hike odds fall; key resistance 1.1567.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 14 ,2026
Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:35 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
Sterling slips versus yen as Bank of Japan rate-hike bets intensify, UK data awaited
Written on August 14, 2026 at 9:27 am, by josephine
Sterling slipped versus yen as BoJ rate-hike expectations grew, widening policy divergence and favoring bearish GBP/JPY strategies.
