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Bitcoin dips below key technical levels as sellers tighten grip
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Bitcoin dips below key technical levels as sellers tighten grip

Cryptocurrency falls through the 200-day simple moving average and Ichimoku cloud, signaling bearish momentum in short-term trading.

Marcus Webb · 15 Aug 2026
Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck: reports
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Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck: reports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly used a catering truck to board a flight to Turkey amid unspecified security concerns linked to Iran.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
ASX shareholder to sue former directors over CHESS project
EquitiesArticle

ASX shareholder to sue former directors over CHESS project

Investor seeks court approval to pursue legal action against former ASX leadership for alleged mismanagement of the CHESS replacement project.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Wall Street futures steady ahead of U.S. CPI data, Hormuz tensions rise
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Wall Street futures steady ahead of U.S. CPI data, Hormuz tensions rise

U.S. stock futures held firm as investors awaited key inflation data, while geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz added pressure to oil prices.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Hang Seng Index tests key Fibonacci support at 25,335
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Hang Seng Index tests key Fibonacci support at 25,335

The Hang Seng Index approached a critical technical support level on Monday, with traders monitoring a 23.6% Fibonacci retracement near 25,335 amid a narrow trading range.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Oil prices rise on Iran tensions; five energy stocks highlighted
EquitiesArticle

Oil prices rise on Iran tensions; five energy stocks highlighted

Benchmark crude futures climb as geopolitical risks in the Middle East intensify. Five energy equities identified as potential beneficiaries of sustained price strength.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Oil prices rise on prolonged Hormuz Strait tensions
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Oil prices rise on prolonged Hormuz Strait tensions

Escalating geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz drive crude benchmarks higher as supply disruption fears mount.

David Chen · 15 Aug 2026
SK Hynix tests KRW 1.455 million support amid bearish trend
EquitiesArticle

SK Hynix tests KRW 1.455 million support amid bearish trend

South Korean chipmaker's shares retest a key Fibonacci level as technical indicators signal continued downside pressure. Live price action tracks KRW 1.455 million as critical pivot.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
JPMorgan cuts ties with Polymarket over regulatory concerns
ForexArticle

JPMorgan cuts ties with Polymarket over regulatory concerns

Bank severed ties with prediction market platform in 2023 citing compliance risks, source familiar with the matter says.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
FX markets see subdued volatility amid steady dollar demand
ForexArticle

FX markets see subdued volatility amid steady dollar demand

Low volatility persists in currency markets as the U.S. dollar holds firm, with traders awaiting key economic cues for directional moves.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
Dollar’s softer outlook collides with geopolitical risks
ForexArticle

Dollar’s softer outlook collides with geopolitical risks

A weaker greenback thesis faces headwinds as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to disrupt global trade and capital flows.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
AGL Energy FY26 outlook highlights cash flow, battery growth
EquitiesArticle

AGL Energy FY26 outlook highlights cash flow, battery growth

Slides from AGL Energy's FY26 presentation emphasize robust cash flow and battery storage expansion despite reduced market volatility.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Yen pares half of intervention-driven gains vs dollar
ForexArticle

Yen pares half of intervention-driven gains vs dollar

JPY/USD retreats after Bank of Japan’s suspected currency intervention failed to sustain gains, with intervention effects fading within days.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
Gold prices surge on safe-haven demand, long-awaited rally
CommoditiesArticle

Gold prices surge on safe-haven demand, long-awaited rally

Gold extends gains as investors seek shelter amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The precious metal rises above key technical levels.

David Chen · 15 Aug 2026
USD/JPY edges higher as Middle East tensions curb yen demand
ForexArticle

USD/JPY edges higher as Middle East tensions curb yen demand

Investors test the yen's perceived floor near 160 per dollar as geopolitical risks weigh on safe-haven flows.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
NZD/JPY climbs to multi-week highs as risk appetite returns
ForexArticle

NZD/JPY climbs to multi-week highs as risk appetite returns

New Zealand dollar strengthens against yen amid broad risk-on sentiment and rising commodity prices. Technical levels now in focus.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
CFD Volume Surge Is Skewing Index Price Discovery – A Warning for All Market Participants
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CFD Volume Surge Is Skewing Index Price Discovery – A Warning for All Market Participants

Retail CFD trading has reportedly jumped 40% this summer, but underlying index markets haven’t kept pace, creating a dangerous disconnect that reportedly threatens true price discovery.

Amara Osei · 15 Aug 2026
RBA holds rates at 4.35%, AUD/USD reaction muted
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RBA holds rates at 4.35%, AUD/USD reaction muted

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its cash rate at 4.35% as expected, with the Australian dollar showing little immediate reaction against the U.S. dollar.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026
GBP/USD range trade as UK-US rate gap narrows
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GBP/USD range trade as UK-US rate gap narrows

Sterling-dollar trading consolidates within a tight band as expectations for divergent central bank policy diminish.

Sophie Laurent · 15 Aug 2026