Key points: Japan’s Nikkei index fell 3.02%, breaking below 36,000 for the first time since mid-August. Chipmaker Renesas and Lasertec fell sharply by 7.72% and 8.15%, respectively. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped 3.02% on Monday, falling to 35,292.62 as of …
Key points: Dollar stays within range: USD remains steady with the DXY index at 101.21. Yen drops: USDJPY fell 0.26% to 142.65, paring last week’s gains. The dollar held steady on Monday as investors remained uncertain about the size of …
Key Points: NZDUSD remained stable at $0.6221 U.S. jobs data expected to determine the likelihood of a 50-basis-point Fed rate cut in September. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is forecasted to cut rates again in October, but improved confidence …
Key Points: The Indian rupee is expected to remain near its weakest of 84 due to limited volatility. U.S. jobs data will likely determine whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 or 50 basis points in September. RBI …
Key Points: Wheat and soybean pull back after a short-covering rally, remaining near multi-week highs. Global supply concerns persist due to poor European production and U.S. Midwest weather stress. Traders brace for further price action amid strong speculative activity. This …
Oil prices lay flat after sell-off, balancing weak demand and possible OPEC+ production delay. Traders watch OPEC+ decisions and US crude stock data as global demand concerns persist. -vtmarkets.com
The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday as traders raised their expectations of an outsized rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month. Concerns over the U.S. economy’s growth outlook, following weaker-than-expected data, have pushed investors toward safe-haven currencies like …
Gold prices remained largely flat on Thursday, reflecting investor caution ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. This data could signal future rate moves by the Federal Reserve, particularly with market attention focused on whether a rate cut will materialise …
The Mexican peso fell to its lowest level since December 2022, driven by political uncertainties surrounding constitutional reforms and growing economic challenges. Investor confidence wavers as concerns over judicial independence and weak economic data persist. -vtmarkets.com
The foreign exchange reserves of South Korea increased to $415.9 billion in August, driven by higher securities holdings and a stable IMF position. USD/KRW showed relative stability despite significant shifts in reserve composition. -vtmarkets.com
