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Aug 2026
Oil prices on track to finish the week higher following US rate cut

Brent futures, which were trading down 26 cents or 0.4% at $73.62 a barrel early on Friday, have still gained 4.3% over the week. Similarly, US WTI crude, slightly down by 0.2% at $71.80, registered a 4.8% rise for the …

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Aug 2026
The Chinese yuan strengthens to a 16-month high on Fed rate cut

The Chinese yuan surges to a 16-month high as traders bet on stimulus from Beijing, following the recent rate cut by the U.S Federal Reserve. Explore the latest market movements and trader outlook. -vtmarkets.com

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Aug 2026
Japan’s Nikkei posts best week since mid-August, but yen strength caps gains

The Nikkei index surged by as much as 2.21% during early trading on Friday before paring gains later in the day, closing 1.53% higher at 37,723.91. This marks its best weekly performance in over a month, with a weekly rise …

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Aug 2026
Kiwi holds steady as traders await upcoming U.S. economic data

The New Zealand dollar holds steady as traders focus on U.S. economic data and upcoming RBNZ rate cuts on domestic economic contraction. Short-term outlook remains cautious as global and local factors play a role. -vtmarkets.com

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Aug 2026
Dollar stabilises as aggressive rate cut expectations ease

The dollar regained some strength ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision, scheduled for later in the day. It has steadied at $1.1119 per euro, slightly off from its recent low of $1.1201. -vtmarkets.com

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Aug 2026
Gold remains stable as markets await Fed decision

Gold prices held their ground early Wednesday as the market remains on alert for the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s meeting later in the day. -vtmarkets.com

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Aug 2026
Oil prices stable as markets eye rate cut decision by U.S. Fed

Oil prices hold stable as markets await the rate cut decision by the U.S. Fed. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions from Hurricane Francine support prices. Short-term traders should brace for volatility. -vtmarkets.com

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Aug 2026
Dollar recovers following the Fed’s sharp rate cut

The U.S. dollar rallied across the board on Thursday, reversing earlier declines after the Federal Reserve delivered an aggressive half-percentage-point interest rate cut. This marked the start of a monetary easing cycle aimed at maintaining low unemployment as inflation softens. …

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Aug 2026
Australia and NZ dollars gain as strong data improves outlook

The Australian dollar managed to recover from early losses on Thursday, trading at $0.6781, having bounced back from a low of $0.6737. Overnight, the Aussie had reached as high as $0.683 after the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce rates by …

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Aug 2026
Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms

The dollar weakened further on Monday, reaching 139.58 yen as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut later this week. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat from 140.285 yen, …

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