OCBC Daily Treasury Outlook (26 Aug 2026)
中文标题
华侨银行每日国债展望(26月2026日)
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OCBC Research's daily treasury outlook for 26 August 2026 highlights a rebound in US equities supported by falling Treasury yields and lower oil prices, amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical risks. Key data points include weaker US new-home sales and consumer confidence, while attention turns to upcoming inflation reports. The report also covers China's ODI trends, Hong Kong's upwardly revised export forecast, Indonesia's solar capacity plans, and Australia's RBA stance. Credit markets saw modest spread movements, and commodities experienced declines in oil prices.
- Institution
- OCBC Research
- Published
- 08/26/2026
- Research topic
- Equity sectors · Semiconductors · Economic data
- Time horizon
- short_term · past · medium_term
Key arguments
- US equities rose as falling Treasury yields and lower crude oil prices provided tailwinds, helping markets overlook renewed trade tensions.
- US new-home sales fell 10.5% MoM in July to 607,000 units, indicating continued pressure from high financing costs.
- Consumer confidence edged down to 89.4 in August, but the jobs differential improved, suggesting labor market perceptions may be stabilizing.
- Hong Kong's merchandise export growth forecast for 2026 was revised up to 35%, supported by strong global AI investment.
- Indonesia aims to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity within three years to enhance energy security.
- RBA minutes indicated financial conditions are 'somewhat restrictive', with policymakers prepared to hike again if upside inflation risks materialize.
Key numbers
- S&P 500
- 7677.3 (+0.3%)
- US 10Y Treasury yield
- 4.63% (-6.73 bp)
- WTI crude
- $82.36/barrel (-3.1%)
- Gold
- $4657/oz (+0.1%)
- US new-home sales (July)
- 607,000 units (-10.5% MoM)
- Consumer confidence (August)
- 89.4 (down from 90.2)
- Hong Kong 2026 export growth forecast
- 35% (revised up)
- Indonesia solar capacity target
- 100 GW in 3 years
Main risks
- Renewed trade tensions, including Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, could weigh on global growth and market sentiment.
- Geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including attacks on oil tankers, remain material for shipping and energy supplies.
- US-China tensions, highlighted by China's retaliation warnings over sanctions, pose risks to bilateral relations ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
- Elevated financing costs and affordability constraints continue to pressure the US housing market.
- Inflation upside risks persist, as indicated by RBA minutes and high PCE expectations.
Corresponding source evidence
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· short_termUS new-home sales fell 10.5% MoM in July to an annualised 607,000 units, the weakest pace since the start of the year.
· pastWe revise up our 2026 merchandise export growth forecast to 35%, reflecting both sustained external demand and Hong Kong's role as a regional trading and logistics hub.
· medium_term
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