Oil Rises by Over 2%
Crude oil climbed more than 2% to around $86.70 a barrel on Thursday, reaching its highest level since July 24, after Pr
UK Factory Orders Improve Sharply
The Confederation of British Industry’s monthly industrial order-book balance improved sharply to -25 in August 2026 fro
Swiss Franc Strengthens to Two-Month High
The Swiss franc strengthened to around $0.798, its highest level in two months, amid shifting foreign exchange dynamics.
Bank of Jamaica Holds Key Interest Rate at 5.50%
Jamaica’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 5.50% at its August 2026 meeting, as persistent inflationary pr
FX Updates: Swiss Franc Rises by 1.88%
Top currency gainers are Swiss Franc (1.88%), South Korean Won (1.82%), Swedish Krona (1.06%), Japanese Yen (0.97%), Eur
Eurozone Current Account Surplus Widens in June
The Euro Area's current account surplus widened to €46.9 billion in June 2026 from €37.6 billion a year earlier. The pri
South African Rand Holds Firm
The South African rand traded around 16.2 per USD, holding near its highest since early March, supported by a subdued do
FX Updates: South Korean Won Appreciates by 1.24%
Top currency gainers are South Korean Won (1.24%), Japanese Yen (0.28%), Euro (0.19%) and British Pound (0.15%). Biggest
Norway Trade Surplus Largest in 4 Months
Norway recorded a trade surplus of NOK 89.3 billion in July 2026, widening from NOK 89.2 billion in the same month a yea
Bitcoin Continues to Consolidate
Bitcoin traded around $63,500 in mid-August, remaining in a tight range since early July and down roughly 50% from its r