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    7 August 2024
    Asia stocks rise, yen retreats after BOJ rules out rate hikes

    Asian share markets extended their gains on Wednesday, with a notable rise in the Nikkei. This surge followed the Bank of Japan’s unexpected indication that it would not raise interest rates while markets remain volatile, leading to a sharp fall …

    7 August 2024
    Dollar steady, yen wobbles as traders assess rate cut bets and carry trades

    The dollar held its ground on Wednesday, while the yen retreated from a seven-month peak. Currency markets stabilised after a turbulent start to the week driven by recession fears and the unwinding of carry trades. 

    7 August 2024
    US stock market rebound after major market selloff during recession fears

    US stock market rebounds after a steep selloff, driven by recession fears and global market volatility. Notable tech giants like Microsoft and Tesla see major declines.

    6 August 2024
    EURUSD rallies on weak US jobs data: Best day since November 2023 

    EURUSD surged 1.3% as weak US nonfarm payrolls data fueled expectations of a significant Fed rate cut. Read more to understand the market opportunities and risks.

    6 August 2024
    Strong yen brings down Japan Inc’s high-flying success

    In just three trading sessions, the Nikkei share average (NI225) has lost a fifth of its value. On Monday, it tumbled 12.4%, marking its second-largest decline on record and its biggest since the Black Monday crash of October 1987.

    6 August 2024
    Rupee may drop to near 84/USD; RBI intervention likely

    The Indian rupee is poised to weaken on Tuesday, with forecasts indicating it could reach an all-time low against the U.S. dollar. The non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market suggests that the rupee (USDINR) will open at 83.97-83.99 to the dollar, slipping …

    5 August 2024
    Gold eases as profit-taking takes place, but rate-cut bets provide support 

    Gold prices eased as profit-taking takes place but worries about recession and rising expectations of US interest rate cuts limited its downside.

    5 August 2024
    Japanese yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike speculations 

    The Japanese yen climbs high at 145 per dollar, driven by BOJ rate hike expectations and weak US jobs data. Explore the market implications and opportunities.

    5 August 2024
    Week ahead: Heightened volatility despite stable Fed rates

    While maintaining its cautious approach to monetary policy, the Fed has signaled the possibility of a rate cut as early as September if inflation continues to ease.

    2 August 2024
    Australian and New Zealand dollars face pressure from US growth concerns

    Key points: Australian dollar near three-month lows amid U.S. slowdown fears. New Zealand dollar holds steady, supported by favourable inflation data. The Australian dollar remained near three-month lows on Friday. Weak U.S. data has increased fears of a sharp slowdown …