Monthly Archives: August 2026
Oil slides as Hormuz traffic stays 88% below normal, keeping freight and supply risks elevated
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by josephine
Hormuz traffic remains near 12% normal despite reopening; futures ease, but constrained routing and higher tanker rates signal risk.
Yen retreats as US CPI meets forecasts, softening Fed hike bets; USD/JPY steadies near 159.20
Written on August 12, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
Yen weakens after US CPI meets forecasts; USD/JPY near 159.20 as Fed hike odds drop. Options hedges advised.
US July CPI Matches Forecasts as Energy Drags, Keeping September Fed Hike Odds Below 50%
Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
July CPI met forecasts: headline 0.1%, core 0.2%; energy drag, easing food, muted tariffs; dollar pressured.
Trump claims US ‘total control’ of Hormuz as traders eye oil volatility and Brent-WTI spread
Written on August 12, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
Trump claims US “total control” of Hormuz; analysts see oil volatility, recommend Brent options, WTI straddles.
EUR/GBP Holds Near 0.8540 as Traders Brace for UK GDP and BoE Policy Split
Written on August 12, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8540 ahead of UK GDP, with downside bias; options on volatility recommended.
EIA reports 17.4 million-barrel US crude stock build, defying expectations of a draw
Written on August 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
EIA reports 17.422 million-barrel crude inventory build versus expected 1.4 million draw, sparking bearish oil sentiment.
Gold Seen at Risk of Reversal as Overbought Signals and Crowded Longs Point to Pullback
Written on August 12, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by josephine
Gold may reverse after multi-day rally; overbought signals and crowded longs suggest near-term downside rotation.
Sterling Leads G10 as UK GDP, Trade and Output Data Loom for Pound-Dollar Direction
Written on August 12, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by josephine
Sterling edges higher, leading G10, with UK GDP, trade and production data next; RSI bullish, targets mid-1.36s.
China’s Oil Import Swings Temper Middle East Shock, Rebound Raises Risks for Global Prices
Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
China’s oil import swings offset Middle East shocks, capping prices; July rebound raises volatility and bullish options.
EUR/USD holds in range as US inflation cools and Middle East tensions weigh on euro
Written on August 12, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD holds near 1.1550 as softer US inflation, higher German HICP and Middle East risks offset direction.
