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    16 August 2024
    Copper prices rise in the face of supply risks in Chilean mine 

    Copper prices poised for first weekly gain in six weeks, driven by supply concerns at the Escondida mine in Chile and positive US economic data. Learn more.

    16 August 2024
    Nikkei continues the rally on strong US retail sales data 

    The Japanese stock market index, Nikkei share average (Symbol: Nikkei225) climbed close to 3%, setting the stage for its best weekly performance in over four years.  

    16 August 2024
    Dollar strength shows improved U.S. economic sentiment

    The U.S. dollar continued to demonstrate resilience after a string of positive economic data reinforced confidence in the U.S. economy, calming earlier recession anxieties.

    16 August 2024
    Soybeans fall as U.S. output hits record; ProFarmer tour in focus

    Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experienced further declines on Friday, extending a trend that has seen the market endure three consecutive weeks of losses.

    15 August 2024
    Gold prices flat as rate cut hopes dim on US inflation data 

    Gold prices steady as US inflation data dampens hopes for a larger Fed rate cut. Explore the implications for gold traders and upcoming economic indicators.

    15 August 2024
    Nikkei rises on strong economic growth and positive U.S. signals

    Japan’s Nikkei index showed a strong performance on Thursday, rising by 1% to reach 36,808.75 by midday. This positive movement was largely driven by new data showing that Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with an …

    15 August 2024
    Wheat prices surge as the Russian attack on Ukraine raises supply concerns 

    Wheat prices surged nearly 2% after Russia’s missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port, with further support from lower wheat output in France. Explore market implications and short-term trader insights.

    15 August 2024
    Australian dollar gets jobs boost, Kiwi feels rate pain

    The Australian dollar (AUD) experienced a modest uplift on Thursday, touching $0.6609, following an unexpected surge in employment figures. The 58,200 jobs added in July far surpassed market forecasts of a 20,000 gain, indicating a resilient labour market despite broader …

    14 August 2024
    Google may break up as the US DOJ weighs options 

    Explore the potential market impacts of a potential Google breakup as the DOJ considers divesting key assets like Android and Chrome.

    14 August 2024
    S&P 500 quiets as market awaits CPI report 

    The US stock market showed little movement as investors prepared for the release of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.