The Indian rupee is set to open on a stronger note on Wednesday, buoyed by rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will implement a series of rate cuts this year.
The U.S. dollar started Wednesday on shaky ground after tumbling overnight against major currencies, driven by a surprisingly benign reading on U.S. producer prices. This report has amplified expectations that the Federal Reserve might lean towards rate cuts later this …
The Nikkei 225 index (Symbol: Nikkei225) jumped as traders returned from the Obon holiday, driven by a more stable yen and strong gains in tech stocks.
Oil prices retreated and broke a five-day winning streak as the market’s focus shifted back to demand concerns.
The Australian dollar nudged higher on Tuesday, brushing up against resistance as a rally in Japanese stocks bolstered risk sentiment across the market.
Greater supply, when meeting a comparatively lower demand, typically leads to an expected drop in prices.
Copper prices fell as markets weighed ongoing economic uncertainties and awaited key demand outlook indicators. Copper dipped, reflecting cautious market sentiment.
Gold prices remained stable as traders await crucial US inflation data this week, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
Key Points Asian currencies gained 0.1%-0.2%, and equities rose following strong US jobless claims data, easing recession fears. Despite positive Asian cues, the Indian rupee remains among the worst performers this month, reflecting strong US dollar demand. The rupee’s divergence …
Key Points The unemployment rate of New Zealand increased, but less than expected, in the second quarter, which provided some relief to the market. Employment figures showed growth, and while annual wage inflation continued to slow for the fifth consecutive …
