Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156US Dollar Consolidates as Gold Holds Near Two-Month High Ahead of PPI

Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:29 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *US CPI eased to 3.4% from 3.5%, broadly matching expectations. *The lack of an inflation surprise leaves the US dollar without a clear directional catalyst. *Markets reduced the probability of a September Fed rate hike to around 40% after the CPI release. Market Summary: The US Dollar Index remained relatively flat after JulyContinue Reading
Chart the Market (13/08/2026)

Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:26 am, by pumarketings
BTC, H4: Bitcoin previously broke below its ascending channel, signaling a bearish structural break and suggesting that the broader uptrend has lost momentum. The breakdown marked a shift in market sentiment, with sellers gaining control after an extended period of bullish price action. Although BTC subsequently staged a technical rebound, the recovery lacked conviction asContinue Reading
Yen Loses Intervention Momentum as Carry Trade Gravity Reasserts

Written on August 13, 2026 at 7:25 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Japanese yen has traded relatively flat against major currencies in recent sessions as the impact of the recent Japan-U.S. intervention fades and traders await fresh catalysts. *Persistent interest rate gaps between Japan and other major economies continue to support carry trades, limiting sustained yen strength despite expectations that the Bank of JapanContinue Reading
