Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sterling edges up as softer US PPI dents Fed hike bets, DXY slips below 100
Written on August 13, 2026 at 9:28 pm, by josephine
Sterling nudged up as cooler US PPI weakened dollar; traders eye Fed pause, UK inflation, GBP/USD momentum.
US CPI Steadies as Fed Hike Odds Ease, Keeping Dollar Range-Bound and Carry Trades Supported
Written on August 13, 2026 at 9:26 pm, by josephine
USD stayed range-bound after CPI; risk assets rallied. Carry trades favored, hedge JPY intervention, watch long-end yields.
US four-week Treasury bill yield slips to 3.625%, reinforcing expectations of Fed easing cycle
Written on August 13, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
Treasury four-week bill yield dipped to 3.625% from 3.64%, signaling slightly cheaper funding as easing expectations build.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3940 as softer US data offsets weaker oil and Canadian dollar
Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD steadies near 1.3940 as soft US PPI weakens dollar, while lower oil pressures Canadian dollar.
UK GDP beats in Q2 as AI-led investment props growth, but slowdown clouds sterling outlook
Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:26 pm, by josephine
UK GDP up 0.4% in 2Q26; AI-led investment supports now fading, risking weaker sterling and assets.
India CPI ticks up on food costs as RBI seen holding 5.25% repo rate
Written on August 13, 2026 at 6:26 pm, by josephine
India’s July CPI rose to 4.45% on higher food inflation; RBI likely holds 5.25% rates.
IREN courts AI infrastructure growth with NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status and Microsoft Horizon 1 delivery
Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:27 pm, by josephine
IREN blends renewable-powered Bitcoin mining with AI infrastructure, gaining NVIDIA status and Microsoft delivery, fueling bullish options.
UK GDP beats forecasts as Deutsche Bank sees second-half slowdown amid energy bills and budget risks
Written on August 13, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
UK GDP surprised higher, but Deutsche Bank warns energy costs and budget uncertainty could slow growth, boosting volatility.
USD/JPY Near 160 as Tokyo Backs Faster BoJ Hikes, Options Tilt Towards Yen Upside
Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 160 as Japan backs faster BoJ hikes; narrowing rate spreads favor yen strength.
VT Markets Kickstarts Finance Forward CSR Initiative with Youth Workshops in Indonesia Alongside YCAB Foundation
Written on August 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by anakin
13 August 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia — Global online trading platform VT Markets hosted two financial literacy workshops at SMK Tri Arga 2 high school in Jakarta, making it its first activation under its Finance Forward CSR program. Organised in direct partnership with YCAB Foundation, the hands-on sessions reached over 120 students with essential real-world money skills. Launched Continue Reading
