SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry contains POC + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 0.83% wide. The uptrend has lasted 3 hours 59 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 7.68%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.
📊 TRADING PERFORMANCE & FEAR AND GREED INDEX (FGI) REPORT – UPDATED 15/08/2026
The latest statistical data shows that the correlation between FGI and Win Rate remains weak and continues to lean negative, with r ≈ -0.285. This suggests that FGI is not suitable as a standalone tool for determining order entries, but it can still be useful for quantifying risk. Trading performance generally tends to deteriorate as market sentiment moves into extreme optimism, making FGI more appropriate as an early risk-warning indicator rather than a signal for expanding profit expectations.
Below is a summary of Win Rate (WR), minimum breakeven R:R, and the number of recorded days (n) across different sentiment zones:
Update 2026-08-15, based on community-wide trading
📊 The average win rate is 46.75%
🏆 The highest daily win rate was 78.08% on 2026-04-01. The lowest daily win rate was 15.69% on 2026-01-25
📅 Wednesday has the highest average win rate at 47.11%. Sunday has the lowest average win rate at 46.57%
⏱️ The highest 7-day average win rate was 63.27% for the period ending 2026-04-05. The lowest was 35.60% for the period ending 2026-06-24
⚖️ The number of days with a win rate above the overall average is 360. The number of days with a win rate at or below the overall average is 414
📈 The number of days with a win rate above 50% is 220. The number of days with a win rate between 40% and 50% is 417. The number of days with a win rate below 40% is 137
Global chemicals market overview for the week of August 10–15, 2026 showed rising cost pressure from energy, while weak downstream demand continued to limit broad-based price gains
🛢 Crude oil’s weekly advance continued to spill over into petrochemicals and feedstocks across Asia. China methanol rose around 4.9–5%, butadiene gained nearly 5%, while benzene, propylene, styrene and PTA were generally steadier or posted mild recoveries after earlier declines.
🏭 Polymers reacted more slowly, with PP and LLDPE in China rising only around 1.5–1.7%, while PVC was broadly flat. Higher naphtha and cracker feedstock costs supported prices, but cautious demand from packaging, automotive and construction limited producers’ ability to fully pass costs on to buyers.
🌾 Fertilizers remained mixed as China urea fell around 1.7%, while ammonia and phosphate prices stayed elevated. The divergence suggests improving urea supply, while other chains continue to reflect the lingering impact of earlier Middle East supply disruptions.
🌍 Elsewhere, excess capacity in Asia continued to pressure caustic soda, acetic acid and parts of the phenolics chain. No new systemic plant disruptions emerged during the week, meaning geopolitical risks were reflected mainly through energy, naphtha and logistics costs rather than widespread product shortages.
📊 Overall, the market remains more “cost-push” than “demand-pull.” Over the next 1–2 weeks, petrochemicals may stay supported if crude remains elevated, PE/PP could trade sideways to slightly higher, while urea may remain under pressure if supply continues to improve. Hormuz developments and crude oil prices remain the key variables to watch.
Global Energy Market Overview for August 10–15, 2026 — Hormuz risks lift oil prices while demand signals remain cautious
🛢️ Crude oil ended the week up around 5–6%, with Brent near $88.5 per barrel and WTI around $82.4. The main drivers were stalled U.S.–Iran negotiations, attacks on oil tankers, and concerns that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz could remain constrained.
📦 However, underlying supply-demand conditions do not fully support a sustained rally. U.S. crude inventories rose by 17.4 million barrels, the largest increase in more than 3.5 years, while both OPEC and the IEA lowered their 2026 oil demand outlooks. At the same time, the IEA estimates the market is still facing a supply deficit of around 1.8 million barrels per day this quarter due to Hormuz-related disruptions.
🚢 Physical market tightness remains visible in shipping and refining. VLCC freight rates stayed above $100,000 per day on several major routes, while diesel and jet fuel crack spreads remained elevated amid constrained refining capacity and relatively tight middle-distillate supplies.
🔥 Natural gas markets continued to diverge by region. European TTF and Asian JKM prices remained supported by LNG supply risks and import competition, while U.S. Henry Hub held around $2.7–3 per MMBtu thanks to strong domestic production and relatively comfortable inventories.
🌏 Asian demand has yet to show a strong recovery, with Chinese crude imports remaining below normal levels in recent months. This has helped limit some of oil’s upside despite persistent geopolitical premiums and elevated logistics costs.
📊 In the near term, oil prices are likely to remain highly sensitive to developments around Hormuz. Continued restrictions on flows through the strait could keep prices elevated, while diplomatic progress, further U.S. inventory builds, or weaker-than-expected demand data could trigger a correction.
Agricultural Market Overview for the Week of August 10–15, 2026
🌾 Agricultural markets leaned positive over the past week, led by grains, with the August 12 WASDE report serving as the main catalyst. USDA cut U.S. corn yield to 180.7 bushels per acre and lowered ending stocks to around 1.653 billion bushels, providing strong support for corn prices after the release.
🌽 Wheat also strengthened as Black Sea logistics risks increased. Operations at several Russian ports faced disruptions, while USDA lowered its wheat export forecasts for Russia and Ukraine. Supply concerns encouraged buyers to seek alternative origins and added further support to CBOT prices.
🌱 Soybeans posted more moderate gains as the U.S. supply outlook remained relatively balanced. Sinograin auctions and the potential for stronger purchases of U.S. soybeans supported near-term demand, although large Brazilian supplies continued to limit upside. Conab currently estimates Brazil’s total grain production at around 360.8 million tonnes.
🍬 Soft commodities were mixed. Sugar stood out with a weekly gain of around 9.5% amid weather concerns, while coffee and cocoa remained under pressure as markets assessed a more favorable supply outlook. Speculative flows were generally more concentrated in grains.
📊 Looking ahead, markets are likely to focus on U.S. Crop Progress data, Corn Belt weather, actual export demand and developments in the Black Sea. Corn and wheat retain support following WASDE, although ample South American supply and improving weather conditions could limit further gains.
Global Equity Market Overview, August 10–15: Asia Leads as U.S. Stocks Hold Near Record Highs
🌍 Global equity markets remained divided over the past week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 gained around 0.4% and stayed near record territory, while the Nasdaq edged higher and the Dow Jones fell about 0.6%. Europe was mostly flat to slightly lower, while Japan and South Korea stood out on strength in semiconductors, memory and AI-related expectations.
🇺🇸 U.S. economic data generally pointed to easing price pressures and softer demand. CPI, PPI and retail sales reinforced expectations that the Fed may not need to tighten further in September, supporting risk assets. At the same time, weaker consumer signals increased attention on the pace of economic cooling.
💻 Q2 earnings continued to provide support as corporate results remained broadly solid. Within technology, flows showed signs of broadening beyond selected mega-caps toward memory, storage and AI infrastructure, while Japan and South Korea benefited more directly from semiconductor strength.
🔄 Market leadership also became more diversified. Energy was supported by oil prices and Hormuz tensions, while Financials and Defense improved and small- and mid-cap stocks participated more strongly in several sessions. Consumer Discretionary lagged as the U.S. consumption outlook became more cautious.
⚠️ Oil volatility and geopolitical risks remain potential sources of rapid sentiment shifts, although they were not enough to reverse the broader weekly trend. The VIX stayed low, indicating relatively stable risk sentiment.
📊 In the near term, the bias remains sideways to slightly positive if U.S. data continue to soften and earnings remain stable. Markets will focus next week on Fed signals, remaining earnings releases and oil developments to assess whether the current rotation can broaden further.
Weekly Forex Market Overview 10–15 Aug: USD Weakens as GBP and CAD Lead G10
📉 The USD came under pressure this week as July CPI and PPI both cooled, while Retail Sales fell 0.6% month-on-month. The softer data reduced expectations for further aggressive Fed tightening, pushed short-term US yields lower, and left the DXY ending the week around 99.7–99.9.
🇬🇧 GBP ranked among the strongest G10 currencies, with GBP/USD holding above 1.350. UK Q2 GDP grew 0.4% q/q, reinforcing the view that the British economy remains relatively resilient compared with the US and supporting sterling.
🇨🇦 CAD also posted a positive week as USD/CAD fell toward 1.387–1.393. The Canadian dollar was supported by a softer USD, relatively stable oil prices, and potential short covering as bearish CAD positioning remained elevated.
🇪🇺 EUR/USD held around 1.155–1.157 with a mild upside bias, while USD/JPY recovered toward 159.0–159.5. The yen remained pressured by interest-rate differentials and carry trades, suggesting the impact of previous intervention is gradually fading.
🏦 The RBA kept rates at 4.35% and Norges Bank held at 4.25%, while both maintained relatively hawkish guidance. This policy divergence provided some support for AUD and NOK as the Fed outlook became less restrictive.
📊 In the near term, the USD retains a soft bias if US data continues to avoid renewed strength. EUR/USD could move toward 1.160–1.165, while USD/JPY may test 160 if carry demand persists.
⚠️ Key risks remain centered on Hormuz and oil prices. A sharp rise in energy costs could revive inflation concerns and support the USD, while thin summer liquidity may keep FX markets largely range-bound until a stronger catalyst emerges.