Market Overview
Canadian dollar strengthens for the third consecutive week. The IEA has warned of a worsening oil supply deficit in the global market
2026.08.17
The Canadian dollar (CAD) strengthened to 1.39 CAD per USD, marking its third consecutive week of gains amid a narrowing yield differential between US and Canadian bonds (the 2‑year government bond sp...
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Week's main events (August 17 - August 21)
2026.08.17
A turbulent macro week: Inflation, PMIs, and Policy signals in focus
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The US producer‑price inflation came in below outlooks. Norges Bank kept its rate unchanged
2026.08.14
In August, Norges Bank decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, fully in line with market consensus. The decision was driven by a stronger‑than‑expected slowdown in inflation ov...
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Inflationary pressure in the US is easing. The offshore yuan weakened to around 6.74 per dollar
2026.08.13
On Thursday, the offshore yuan weakened to around 6.74 per dollar, fully erasing the gains of the previous session. Pressure on the Chinese currency came from the daily fixing by the People’s Bank of...
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Key European stock indices hit new all‑time highs
2026.08.12
Germany’s DAX (DE40) rose by 0.26%, France’s CAC 40 (FR40) closed down 0.13%, Spain’s IBEX 35 (ES35) gained 0.20%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 (UK100) ended the session down 0.17%. On Tuesday, key European...
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The RBA kept its interest rate at 4.35%. Silver hit a 7‑week high
2026.08.11
The Australian dollar (AUD) fell below 0.705 USD, giving up part of its recent gains after reaching an eight‑week high. The correction followed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to keep t...
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The US stock indices finished the session with solid gains following the release of weak labor‑market data
2026.08.10
On Friday, US stock indices closed higher after labor‑market data came in worse than expected, weakening expectations for a Federal Reserve interest‑rate hike next month. By the end of the day, the Do...
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Week's main events (August 10 - August 14)
2026.08.10
This week’s market focus: US-Iran Negotiations, US inflation and RBA meeting
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The Central Bank of Mexico kept its interest rate unchanged. Iran plans to introduce strict bans for US and Israeli vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
2026.08.07
On Thursday, US stock indices ended the session lower, as a sharp spike in energy prices once again heightened investor concerns about a possible interest‑rate hike by the Federal Reserve at the Septe...
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Australian trade balance returned to positive territory
2026.08.06
The Australian dollar (AUD) is steadily holding above 0.705 USD. The main driver of the currency’s strengthening was unexpected trade data: in June, Australia’s trade balance returned to a surplus of...
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