Month: August 2026

Large currency speculators further reduced net shorts in Pound futures market, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 44524 contracts in the data reported through…

August PMI data showed that Chinas economy remained under pressure. The Composite PMI improved slightly to 49.5 from 49.3 in July but stayed below the 50 mark, indicating contraction. Both manufacturing and services activity remained weak.

European gas spikes after US strikes on Iranian missile sites

Investor sentiment was hurt after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh took a hawkish tone in his Jackson Hole speech. He said inflation is not slowing enough and stressed the Feds commitment to bringing inflation back to 2%, raising concerns that US interest rates could remain higher for longer.

India’s first comprehensive Geo-Intelligence Stack for lending

India’s infotech majors have enormous cash piles for acquisitions and are busy snapping up other businesses. But only those companies that acquire capabilities which AI cannot easily pick up can expect to revive their market performance.

Student protests for improved school conditions have shifted from cities to villages across India. The Cockroach Janata Party’s campaign exposed poor government school infrastructure in several states. State governments responded with new regulations and accelerated development projects. Political parties are now focusing on youth outreach and educational issues. This movement highlights youth as potential game-changers…

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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Navy chief, emphasized the growing contestation in the maritime domain, highlighting a critical phase of strategic evolution and emerging threats. His remarks followed the induction of INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel capable of operating at depths of 300 meters. This advanced ship is designed not only for submarine rescues but…

The euro area is firming up. So is the case for more ECB hikes