Monthly Archives: August 2026
41654156156Hormuz Uncertainty Rebuilds Oil’s Geopolitical Risk Premium
Written on August 10, 2026 at 7:43 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil rebounded after last week’s sharp sell-off as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening restored the geopolitical risk premium. *Supply risks remain elevated, with limited shipping through Hormuz and renewed attacks on regional energy infrastructure keeping traders cautious. *Diplomatic progress remains the key downside risk, as a confirmed reopening could quickly unwindContinue Reading
Dow, S&P 500 Hit Fresh Peaks as Soft Jobs Data Fuel Dovish Fed Bets
Written on August 10, 2026 at 7:35 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *U.S. equities rallied after consecutive soft NFP reports reinforced expectations that the Fed may maintain a more accommodative policy stance. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs. *Cooling labour market conditions eased inflation concerns, pushing Treasury yields lower and supporting gains across both growth and cyclical sectors. *A potentialContinue Reading
Chart the Market (10/08/2026)
Written on August 10, 2026 at 6:10 am, by pumarketings
GBPJPY, H4: The GBP/JPY pair has staged a strong technical rebound from its lowest level since April, gaining more than 1.7% since last week. The recovery suggests that buying interest has returned following the recent sell-off, allowing the pair to regain a portion of its previous losses. Despite the bullish rebound, GBP/JPY is approaching aContinue Reading
