Economy

15

Aug 2026
US Retail Sales Miss Forecast as Petrol and New Cars Inflate Headline Growth, Rate Hike Bets Persist

Headline retail strength was fuel-driven; ex-gas growth stalled, volumes fell, SNAP cuts tighten spending, rates may reprice.

15

Aug 2026
Dollar Index Slips Below 99.50 as Weak Retail Sales Cut Fed Hike Odds

Dollar Index breaks below 99.50 after weak retail sales, sentiment; rate-hike odds fall, yields dip.

14

Aug 2026
Hong Kong GDP Shrinks 0.6% in Q2, Heightening Focus on H2 Momentum and Equity Volatility

Hong Kong GDP fell 0.6% qoq in Q2, signaling weak momentum; traders eye hedges, volatility, HIBOR opportunities.

14

Aug 2026
UK GDP beats in Q2 as AI-led investment props growth, but slowdown clouds sterling outlook

UK GDP up 0.4% in 2Q26; AI-led investment supports now fading, risking weaker sterling and assets.

14

Aug 2026
UK GDP beats forecasts as Deutsche Bank sees second-half slowdown amid energy bills and budget risks

UK GDP surprised higher, but Deutsche Bank warns energy costs and budget uncertainty could slow growth, boosting volatility.

13

Aug 2026
UK GDP tops forecasts with 0.6% Q2 growth as factory output weakens, sterling steady

UK Q2 GDP beats forecasts at 0.6%, lifting hawkish BoE bets despite weak industrial output, limited sterling reaction.

13

Aug 2026
RICS House Price Balance Improves Slightly in July, Remains Deep in Negative Territory

RICS UK house price balance stayed negative in July at -30%, slightly firmer than -31% forecast.

13

Aug 2026
Trump claims US ‘total control’ of Hormuz as traders eye oil volatility and Brent-WTI spread

Trump claims US “total control” of Hormuz; analysts see oil volatility, recommend Brent options, WTI straddles.

12

Aug 2026
Singapore upgrades 2026 growth outlook on AI-driven activity as UOB lifts GDP forecast

Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP outlook on AI-led strength; MAS likely stays tight, supporting SGD and STI options.

12

Aug 2026
Singapore lifts 2026 growth outlook as AI boom bolsters manufacturing, trade and financial services momentum

Singapore’s GDP outlook upgraded as manufacturing, finance and AI boom drive growth; traders eye SGD, STI options.

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