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    24 June 2024
    Week ahead: Updated inflation data expected to influence policy

    This week, market participants will have their eyes on key economic indicators from Australia, the US, and China, as these data points are expected to provide deeper insights into inflation trends and economic health. Australia to release CPI for June …

    21 June 2024
    Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) maintains monetary policy until year 2025 

    Key points:  The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to maintain its stable monetary policy stance until 2025 due to persistent core inflation.  The economy of Singapore showed resilience in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the services sector.  While …

    21 June 2024
    Copper prices slip as the US dollar gains strength 

    Copper prices dipped with a stronger dollar but are set for the first weekly gain in five weeks. Increased physical demand offers support as markets stabilise.

    21 June 2024
    Gold prices steady with rate cut speculations

    Gold on track for its second straight weekly gain. Weak U.S. economic data boosts Fed rate cut expectations. Gold prices remained stable on Friday, maintaining momentum for a second consecutive weekly gain. This trend is driven by weak economic data …

    21 June 2024
    Aussie surges as interest rate outlooks diverge

    Key points: The Australian dollar hits a 17-year high against the yen and a one-year top on the euro. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holds rates steady at 4.35% while warning of potential inflation risks. The Australian dollar experienced …

    20 June 2024
    Tech giants propel Nasdaq to record highs with broad market gains 

    Key points:  The Nasdaq Composite hits its sixth consecutive record close.  Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia reach new highs, contributing to market optimism.  The Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) continues its impressive run, setting a record high for the sixth consecutive session. The …

    20 June 2024
    Wheat prices retreat with improved global supply 

    Key points:  Wheat prices dipped to a two-month low with an improved global supply outlook.  Soybean prices also declined, reflecting easing weather concerns.  Increased wheat production forecasts from major exporters like Russia and Argentina.  Wheat prices (Symbol: Wheat-C) fell on …

    20 June 2024
    Sterling holds steady ahead of BoE decision; Dollar falters against yen

    Key points: Sterling last bought $1.2719 Dollar slipped 0.05% against the yen to 157.99 Euro rose 0.03% to $1.0747 The British pound held broadly steady on Thursday as the market awaited the Bank of England’s (BoE) rate decision. The dollar, …

    20 June 2024
    Canadian dollar holds steady close to one-week high after BoC minutes

    Key points: Loonie touches a one-week high at 1.3699 BoC minutes reveal the bank considered delaying rate cuts Price of U.S. oil dips 0.1% Bond yields rise across the curve The Canadian dollar held its ground against the U.S. dollar …

    19 June 2024
    Japan’s Nikkei gains on Nvidia surge; Profit-taking limits further upside

    Key points: Japan’s Nikkei closes 0.23% higher, influenced by Nvidia’s strong performance. Profit-taking in the afternoon curbed further gains despite positive sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Wednesday, following an overnight rally in Wall Street’s semiconductor stocks. Nvidia’s …