
Oil prices extend decline towards $80/bbl amid Iran-related optimism
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:45:23 -0400

ECB's Schnabel: Inflation likely to top 2% for extended period
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:41:17 -0400

Swiss Franc weakens as US Dollar gains ahead of PCE inflation data
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:28:59 -0400

Singapore Industrial Production (YoY) above expectations (6.6%) in July: Actual (6.8%)
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:01 -0400

Singapore Industrial Production (MoM): 2.3% (July) vs -7.2%
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:01 -0400

Pound-Euro could edge higher if softer ECB rhetoric weighs on the single currency, although stronger German data may continue to underpin EUR. The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate initially firmed on Tuesday, before quickly retreating as German data lent the single currency support.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400

We see the RBNZ being equivocal about the potential for an October OCR increase. They seem likely to adopt a data-dependent approach to determining whether to continue raising rates in October, given they will be close to the 3% neutral rate level the RBNZ often emphasises, and there is a lot of data due for release over September and October.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:57:37 -0400

Asian stock markets gain as oil extends downfall, eyes on Jackson Hall Symposium
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:52:55 -0400

WTI Price Forecast: Seems vulnerable below $80.00 as break below 50% Fibo. comes into play
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:48:39 -0400

Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued amid market caution, external headwinds
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:47:09 -0400

United States Dollar Index recovers to near 99.00 ahead of US PCE inflation data
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:42:51 -0400

Japan's Kiuchi: CPI expected to gradually rise due to Middle East conditions
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:23:43 -0400

British Pound edges lower but remains close to multi-month top as USD awaits US PCE
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:07:11 -0400

Oil fell in post-settlement trade after an unconfirmed report from Russian agency RIA, citing Pakistani and Iranian sources, claimed a US-Iran ceasefire had been agreed including free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The report remains uncorroborated by Western wires or Iranian state media, but continued to weigh on prices through the session.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:49:00 -0400

New Zealand Dollar declines as US Dollar advances ahead of PCE index data
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:13:03 -0400

Japanese Yen strengthens on US bond buyback, traders brace for US PCE inflation report
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:41:32 -0400

Australian Dollar strengthens against Japanese Yen following CPI data
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:14:52 -0400

BoJ to raise rate to 1.25% in September — Reuters poll
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:13:02 -0400

In Asian markets, the dollar held steady as traders looked ahead to crucial inflation reports, particularly the US PCE data set to be released before the Jackson Hole symposium this weekend. Meanwhile, oil prices dipped due to easing tensions in the Middle East and halted diplomatic negotiations.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:51:34 -0400

Australian Dollar strengthens after hot CPI report; eyes multi-month high ahead of US PCE
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:47:29 -0400