Monthly Archives: August 2024
Asian shares fall as Nvidia’s earnings disappoint; investors focus on U.S. jobless claims
Written on August 29, 2024 at 7:49 am, by anakin
Key points: Asian shares declined on Thursday, tracking Wall Street futures lower, as Nvidia’s earnings report did not meet the lofty expectations of bullish investors. Although Nvidia’s third-quarter revenue forecast of $32.5 billion exceeded Wall Street estimates, it fell short of the high bar set by those who had fuelled a 180% rally in itsContinue Reading
Aussie targets $0.6871 on strong inflation data; kiwi gains on confidence boost
Written on August 29, 2024 at 7:38 am, by anakin
Key points: The Australian and New Zealand dollars have held firm near their eight-month highs, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and momentum from technical buyers aiming to push through chart resistance levels. The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) currently trades around $0.6793, just below its recent peak of $0.6812. As momentum builds, support is identified at $0.6759Continue Reading
September Futures Rollover Announcement – Aug 28,2024
Written on August 28, 2024 at 9:54 am, by anakin
New contracts will automatically be rolled over as follows: Please note: • The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open. • Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and new contracts. •Continue Reading
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 28,2024
Written on August 28, 2024 at 7:47 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue Reading
S&P 500 retraces as the markets eye Nvidia earnings for AI demand insights
Written on August 28, 2024 at 6:51 am, by anakin
The S&P 500 retraced ahead of the Nvidia earnings report, with investors keen on assessing the strength of the AI-driven tech rally. Corporate news also influenced market sentiment as Nordstrom and Ambarella surged on earnings beats, while PVH and Paramount slipped on weak guidance and acquisition concerns. -vtmarkets.com
Oil prices recover as Libya supply issues and demand concerns impact markets
Written on August 28, 2024 at 6:20 am, by anakin
Market participants, and the price action for crude oil, are caught between potential supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions in Libya and the Middle East and concerns over weakening global fuel demand. -vtmarkets.com
Soybean, corn and wheat prices under pressure from supply increase
Written on August 28, 2024 at 6:06 am, by anakin
Soybean prices dipped after reaching a two-week high, while corn and wheat also declined amid ample global supplies and changing weather conditions. Explore what this means for short-term traders. -vtmarkets.com
Currencies steady as markets await U.S. interest rate decisions
Written on August 28, 2024 at 3:37 am, by anakin
The U.S. dollar held near its lowest point in more than a year against a basket of currencies on Wednesday. This stability in the dollar comes as traders await crucial signals from the Federal Reserve on the expected interest rate cuts next month. -vtmarkets.com
Top 4 assets to inflation-proof your portfolio
Written on August 27, 2024 at 12:20 pm, by anakin
Even though inflation has cooled down a lot since its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, it’s still remains high, and there’s no telling if it might creep up again.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Aug 27,2024
Written on August 27, 2024 at 8:19 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue Reading