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    2 September 2024
    Dow Jones hits new record while tech stocks weigh on Nasdaq

    Key Points: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record high, its 25th of the year, as investors shifted focus to traditional “real-economy” stocks. Disappointing earnings from Nvidia and broader tech weakness caused the Nasdaq Composite to close …

    2 September 2024
    Oil prices slide further on weak Chinese data and potential OPEC+ output increase

    Oil prices continued their decline as weak economic data from China and the prospect of increased OPEC+ production in October raised concerns over future demand and supply dynamics -vtmarkets.com

    2 September 2024
    Dollar hits two-week high against euro ahead of US jobs data

    The dollar extended its gains on Monday, reaching a two-week high against the euro as traders scaled back their expectations for aggressive policy easing by the Federal Reserve. With a key U.S. jobs report scheduled for release later this week, …

    2 September 2024
    Gold steady after data suggests smaller Fed rate cut

    Gold prices held steady on Monday after a 1% decline in the previous session, as recent U.S. inflation data pointed to a smaller-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month. The precious metal, often seen as a hedge …

    30 August 2024
    Gold poised for monthly gain as market focuses on U.S. data

    Gold prices (Symbol: XAUUSD) are showing resilience, poised to log their second consecutive monthly gain as market sentiment remains buoyant on the back of potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Spot gold was trading slightly lower at $2,517.91 per ounce, but …

    30 August 2024
    Copper prices edge higher on Fed rate cut hopes

    Copper prices (Symbol: Copper-C) climbed to $4.21 per pound, marking a crucial recovery and positioning the orange metal for its first monthly gain since May 2024, with a modest 0.5% increase so far in August 2024. -vtmarkets.com

    30 August 2024
    Aussie and kiwi poised to end the month with solid gains as U.S. dollar weakens

    The Australian and New Zealand dollars are on track to finish the month with strong gains, buoyed by breaks through key chart barriers and a waning U.S. dollar. The Australian dollar (AUD) stood at $0.6797 after reaching an eight-month high …

    30 August 2024
    Dollar set to break 5-week losing streak as Fed rate cut expectations diminish

    The U.S. dollar is on track to snap a five-week losing streak, trading near a one-week high against major peers on Friday. This rebound comes as robust U.S. economic data has led traders to pare back their bets on aggressive …

    30 August 2024
    The British pound faces key test as it retreats from 2024 highs

    Key Points: GBPUSD eased but remains near its 2024 high. The divergence in expected rate cuts between the Fed and BoE supports the strength of the British pound. Traders are eyeing U.S. inflation and payrolls data for clues on Fed …

    30 August 2024
    Yuan firms against dollar as markets await key U.S. inflation and China PMI data

    Key Points: The Chinese yuan firmed against the U.S. dollar, reversing its three-day decline. Markets are closely watching U.S. inflation figures and China PMI for insights into economic trends. The Chinese yuan (Symbol: USDCNH) recovered from three consecutive sessions of …