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    14 May 2024
    US inflation report: Impact on the dollar 

    Key Points:  The momentum of the USD has been influenced by hawkish monetary policy, with fewer than two rate cuts to be expected in 2024.  Recent softening economic data, including employment and manufacturing indicators, hint at a potential reversal in …

    14 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Gold rally slowing down, Cable sees upswing

    Key points Gold faced resistance at $2,375 and subsequently retreated, highlighting a potential retest of support at $2,280. EUR/USD broke past significant moving averages, suggesting a possible continuation of its upward trend. On Monday, gold prices failed to sustain an …

    14 May 2024
    Copper prices surge to a 2-year high on mixed global demand

    Key points Copper prices hit their highest level since April 2022, reflecting increased investments in base metals. Weak demand persists in China due to high prices impacting consumer sectors, notably in wire rod manufacturing. Copper prices reached their highest point …

    14 May 2024
    Dollar drifts as traders await US inflation data; yen weakens

    Key points: Investors are on high alert for the U.S. inflation report due this Wednesday, expected to influence future rate decisions. The Japanese yen approaches intervention-trigger levels, reviving concerns as it nears a two-week low against the U.S. dollar. The …

    13 May 2024
    Calm in currency markets before US inflation test

    Key points: The dollar remains steady as investors anticipate US inflation updates. Speculations about Federal Reserve rate cuts shape market expectation. The dollar is holding its ground against major currencies as market participants await crucial US inflation data, set to …

    13 May 2024
    Hong Kong stocks surge pending corporate performance and policy support

    Key Points: The Hang Seng Index rose by 0.80%, closing at 19,115.06, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increased by 0.64% to 6,761.64. China’s central bank data indicates a significant drop in aggregate financing, hinting at cautious monetary policy …

    13 May 2024
    Asian markets await US inflation and China data

    Key points: US CPI and Fed speakers: Potential impact on interest rate expectations. Global market trends: Insights into current shifts in major stock indices and commodity prices. The US consumer price index (CPI) will be closely monitored this week, as …

    10 May 2024
    Positive UK economic data lifts FTSE 100

    Key points The FTSE 100 opens higher following stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures. Positive economic data sparks a cautious optimism in market forecasts, influencing company strategies and investor outlooks. The FTSE 100 is experiencing an upswing, buoyed by the UK’s latest …

    10 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Cable tests resistance, stock market rebound

    Key points EUR/USD tests resistance at 1.0790 with potential to reach 1.0810 or 1.0865. Stock market rebound led by Utilities and Consumer Staples, showing strong gains post-April. After a rebound from the support level of 1.0725, the EUR/USD pair is …

    10 May 2024
    Corn and soybean prices on the rise before USDA report

    Key points Wheat prices increased by 0.27% to $6.39-2/8 a bushel. Corn and soybeans also showed upward movements, recording gains of 0.22% and 0.02%, respectively. The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose to $6.39-2/8 a …