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The HKMA intervenes to support the Hong Kong dollar, purchasing 3.38 billion HKD as USD/HKD nears its weak trading limit. Expect rising volatility in interest rates and potential trading opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com

Goldman Sachs predicts three Fed rate cuts by 2025, starting this September, boosting market optimism. Expect rising Treasury prices and opportunities in tech stocks and foreign currencies as the dollar weakens. – vtmarketsmy.com

Australia’s August jobs report hints at job growth and lower unemployment, challenging anticipated RBA rate cuts. A strong report could boost the Australian dollar and impact market volatility significantly. – vtmarketsmy.com

On August 13, 2025, U.S. markets soared despite a weakened dollar and mixed economic signals. With a potential Fed rate cut looming, strategic trading opportunities arise amid volatility and geopolitical risks. – vtmarketsmy.com

Stocks hit record highs with the S&P, NASDAQ, and Dow closing positively. Despite intraday fluctuations, opportunities arise through options for hedging against potential pullbacks amid economic optimism. – vtmarketsmy.com

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee is cautious about a September rate cut amidst mixed labor signals and inflation concerns. Market volatility rises, urging strategic option buying to navigate uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com

Gold remains strong above $3,350, fueled by a weak US Dollar and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Traders bet on gold’s upward trend, despite potential geopolitical headwinds. – vtmarketsmy.com

The US farming tariff investigation delay benefits agriculture by reducing option premiums, while tech sector volatility rises due to a semiconductor probe. Traders should adjust strategies for potential market impacts. – vtmarketsmy.com

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hints at a potential 50 basis point rate cut, triggering market reactions as the USD falls. This presents opportunities in currency and interest rate derivatives amid anticipated policy shifts. – vtmarketsmy.com

Brazil’s retail sales decline signals economic concerns, as the USD weakens against the EUR and GBP. AI tokens surge amid positive market sentiment, presenting trading opportunities. Gold’s fluctuations offer potential strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com