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Aug 2026
NZ dollar rises despite rate cut expectations and high inflation

Key points: The New Zealand dollar strengthened on Wednesday as domestically-driven inflation remained high, though headline figures eased to a three-year low. Despite this, markets continue to expect around three rate cuts by the end of the year. See: Kiwi …

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Aug 2026
Japan’s Nikkei drops 2% on global chip sell-off and surging yen

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell sharply on Thursday, driven by a global sell-off in chip-related stocks and a strengthening yen. See why the Nikkei (NI225) dropped 2% to 40,277.86 by the midday break, dipping earlier to 40,112.56, the lowest since …

15

Aug 2026
Gold prices rise in anticipation of Fed rate cut and economic uncertainty 

Gold prices near record highs as anticipation of a US Fed rate cut boosts demand. Find out more about the factors driving the surge in gold.

15

Aug 2026
AUD directionless after mixed jobs report & rate hike uncertainty

AUD remains steady as mixed employment data clouds the outlook for a rate hike. Read how external factors and central bank actions influence trading opportunities.

15

Aug 2026
Gold prices stay steady as optimism about U.S. rate cuts boosts the market

Key points Gold prices have shown resilience, holding their ground at $2,422.12 per ounce as of 0021 GMT. This follows Monday’s peak of $2,449.89 per ounce, the highest level since May 20. In the futures market, U.S. gold dipped by …

15

Aug 2026
Australian and NZ dollars rise against the yen but fall against the dollar

Key points The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 yen, marking a rebound after four consecutive sessions of declines. This recovery came after suspected intervention from Tokyo last week, which disrupted the popular carry trade, where investors borrow in a …

15

Aug 2026
GBPUSD reaches one-year high on positive UK and negative US economic data

Key Points:  The British pound (Symbol: GBPUSD) floated to a one-year high of $1.2985, driven by favourable economic data from both the UK and the US. The pair opened the week with positive momentum as forex traders responded to unexpected …

15

Aug 2026
Japan likely conducting intervention to defend the yen

Key Points:  This article is a follow up to: Yen fluctuates with intervention talks  Japan appears to have intervened in the foreign exchange market to defend the yen on Friday, according to calculations based on data from the Bank of …

15

Aug 2026
Oil prices finding a balance between slowing demand and tightening supply

Key Points:  Oil prices remained steady reflecting a balance between declining demand growth and tightening supply. Global benchmark Brent crude oil (Symbol: UKOUSD) dropped slightly to $83.62 a barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude (Symbol: USOUSD) also fell …

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Aug 2026
Gold slips as dollar strengthens; investors await Fed rate signals

Spot gold prices decreased by 0.2% to $2,407.29 per ounce as of 0049 GMT. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures saw a 0.4% decline to $2,411.20. Learn how the firming dollar, spurred by political uncertainties and an attack on U.S. presidential candidate …

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