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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
