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USD/JPY Weekly: Bessent, Warsh and the Yield Curve Riddle
USD/JPY traders weigh Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent and Fed Governor candidate Kevin Warsh as the yield curve signals confusion.
India's Forex Deposits Hit $65.4B: Central Bank Data
India's central bank reports forex deposit inflows at $65.4 billion, signaling robust external buffers. Learn what this means for the rupee and traders.
Gold Price Update: August 21, 2026 – Key Levels and Market Drivers
Gold price on August 21, 2026, reflects ongoing market dynamics. Here’s a concise breakdown of the latest moves, key drivers, and what traders should watch.
Tokenized Stocks Risk Repeat of 1960s Paper Crisis, Fairmint CEO Warns
Fragmented systems and standards in tokenized stocks could trigger a modern-day version of Wall Street's 1960s paper crunch, says Fairmint's CEO.
Sandbox Halts SAND Bridging on Base, BNB Chain After Exploit
The Sandbox disabled bridging on Base and BNB Chain after an exploit, isolating tokens and warning users not to trade SAND on those networks.
BitMart Weighs Partial Restart and Creditor Payouts After Shutdown
BitMart hires White & Case for restructuring, mulls partial restart and creditor payouts. Detailed roadmap due by Sept. 9.
MiCA's Reach into DeFi Vaults Sparks Regulatory Puzzle for EU
EU regulators are exploring whether crypto lending falls under MiCA, but DeFi vaults complicate defining who is regulated. The debate could reshape digital asset oversight.
Market Integrity Under Scrutiny: Examining Claims of a Rigged Stock Market
Recent discussions question whether the stock market is rigged. We break down the claims, the mechanics, and what traders should consider.
Power Trend Falters as Palantir, Snowflake, Toast Lead Market Scrutiny
The power trend weakens while Palantir, Snowflake, and Toast face investor focus. Learn what's driving the shift and key levels to watch.
Chartstopper: August 21, 2026 – Index Moves and Market Signals
Key index movements and technical signals for August 21, 2026, with a focus on levels traders should watch and what it means for the broader market.
Brent Crude Slips as Sebastian Dos Santos Takes Over Trading Desk
Brent crude falls as Sebastian Dos Santos assumes trading desk leadership, signaling potential strategy shifts in the oil market.
Inflation Squeeze: Commercial Real Estate Faces Steep Valuation Hit
Rising inflation and higher borrowing costs are pressuring commercial real estate, with cap rates expanding and property values declining. What this means for investors.
Bessent's Bond Strategy Backfires: Inflation Fears Rise
Treasury Secretary Bessent's plan to calm markets is fueling inflation worries, complicating Fed policy and impacting yields.
Japan's Fiscal 2027 Bond Rate Assumption Set at 3.8%
Japan plans to assume a 3.8% interest rate on government bonds for fiscal 2027, up from current levels, signaling higher borrowing costs ahead.
ECB Hawkish Bets Rise: Traders Price in More Rate Hikes
Markets are positioning for a more aggressive European Central Bank as inflation persists, with traders bracing for additional rate hikes.
Philadelphia Fed Appoints Skander Van den Heuvel as Research Director
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia names Skander Van den Heuvel director of research. The move signals continuity in monetary policy analysis.
Yen Holds Upper 158 Zone as Tokyo Open Weighs on USD/JPY
The yen traded in the upper 158 range against the dollar on the morning of the 21st, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of key US data and BoJ policy signals.
Dollar Steadies as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/JPY Eye Key Levels
The US dollar consolidates after recent swings. EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and USD/JPY face pivotal technical levels as traders await catalysts.
India's Forex Reserves Climb to Six-Month Peak on Steady Capital Inflows
India's forex reserves hit a six-month high, buoyed by sustained capital inflows. The rise reflects improved external buffers and market confidence.
Gold and Silver Surge to Multi-Month Highs: Here's What's Driving the Rally
Gold and silver hit their highest prices in months. We break down the key drivers behind the precious metals rally and what traders should watch next.
Gold Rebounds as Bond Jitters, Debt Fears, and Softer Dollar Revive Bullion Demand
Gold prices recover as Treasury bond jitters, mounting debt concerns, and a weaker dollar lure buyers back to bullion.
Gold Steady Above Key Support as U.S. Debt Worries Persist
Gold holds firm as U.S. debt concerns linger. VNIX breaks down the drivers, key levels to watch, and what traders should consider.
Illinois Faces Joint Crypto Lawsuit Over New 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
Crypto advocacy groups sue Illinois over its new 0.2% digital asset tax, arguing it's unconstitutional and harmful to innovation.
Treasury Buyback Twist Fuels Bitcoin's 25% Surge Toward $80K
A Treasury buyback tweak pulled yields off 19-year highs, igniting a record short squeeze that sent bitcoin up 25% in days, near $80,000.