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    30 August 2024
    Aussie and kiwi poised to end the month with solid gains as U.S. dollar weakens

    The Australian and New Zealand dollars are on track to finish the month with strong gains, buoyed by breaks through key chart barriers and a waning U.S. dollar. The Australian dollar (AUD) stood at $0.6797 after reaching an eight-month high …

    30 August 2024
    Dollar set to break 5-week losing streak as Fed rate cut expectations diminish

    The U.S. dollar is on track to snap a five-week losing streak, trading near a one-week high against major peers on Friday. This rebound comes as robust U.S. economic data has led traders to pare back their bets on aggressive …

    30 August 2024
    The British pound faces key test as it retreats from 2024 highs

    Key Points: GBPUSD eased but remains near its 2024 high. The divergence in expected rate cuts between the Fed and BoE supports the strength of the British pound. Traders are eyeing U.S. inflation and payrolls data for clues on Fed …

    30 August 2024
    Yuan firms against dollar as markets await key U.S. inflation and China PMI data

    Key Points: The Chinese yuan firmed against the U.S. dollar, reversing its three-day decline. Markets are closely watching U.S. inflation figures and China PMI for insights into economic trends. The Chinese yuan (Symbol: USDCNH) recovered from three consecutive sessions of …

    29 August 2024
    Asian shares fall as Nvidia’s earnings disappoint; investors focus on U.S. jobless claims

    Key points: Asian shares followed Wall Street futures lower, with Nvidia’s stock dropping 7.6% after earnings missed bullish expectations. Investors are closely watching U.S. jobless claims and inflation data for potential shifts in Fed policy. Asian shares declined on Thursday, …

    29 August 2024
    Aussie targets $0.6871 on strong inflation data; kiwi gains on confidence boost

    Key points: AUDUSD holds near $0.6793, with support at $0.6759 and a target at $0.6871. NZDUSD rises to $0.6286, eyeing the next target at $0.6370, supported by a +23 point surge in business confidence. The Australian and New Zealand dollars …

    28 August 2024
    S&P 500 retraces as the markets eye Nvidia earnings for AI demand insights

    The S&P 500 retraced ahead of the Nvidia earnings report, with investors keen on assessing the strength of the AI-driven tech rally. Corporate news also influenced market sentiment as Nordstrom and Ambarella surged on earnings beats, while PVH and Paramount …

    28 August 2024
    Oil prices recover as Libya supply issues and demand concerns impact markets

    Market participants, and the price action for crude oil, are caught between potential supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions in Libya and the Middle East and concerns over weakening global fuel demand. -vtmarkets.com

    28 August 2024
    Soybean, corn and wheat prices under pressure from supply increase

    Soybean prices dipped after reaching a two-week high, while corn and wheat also declined amid ample global supplies and changing weather conditions. Explore what this means for short-term traders. -vtmarkets.com

    28 August 2024
    Currencies steady as markets await U.S. interest rate decisions

    The U.S. dollar held near its lowest point in more than a year against a basket of currencies on Wednesday. This stability in the dollar comes as traders await crucial signals from the Federal Reserve on the expected interest rate …