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    8 August 2024
    GBPUSD slides toward double bottom as BoE rate cut hits 

    GBPUSD forming potential double bottom after the rate cut decision from the BoE. Explore market impacts and short-term trading opportunities in the British pound.

    8 August 2024
    Gold edges up on improved Fed rate cut expectations and Mideast tensions

    Key points Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $2,387.37 per ounce. U.S. gold futures slipped 0.3% to $2,426.00 per ounce. Market sees a 72% chance of a 50 basis points rate cut in September. Spot gold prices rose 0.3% to …

    8 August 2024
    Soybeans climb on bargain-buying support; corn and wheat also gain

    Chicago soybeans gained 0.2%, reaching $10.20-1/4 a bushel as of 0025 GMT, marking their first rise in three sessions. Corn futures edged up by 0.1% to $4.01 a bushel, and wheat inched higher by 0.1% to $5.38-3/4 a bushel.

    7 August 2024
    Australian dollar rises on hawkish hold from the RBA 

    The Australian dollar appreciates to near one-week high after RBA maintains cash rate at 4.35% and warns inflation remains high. US Fed rate cuts also influence the Aussie.

    7 August 2024
    Airbnb Q2 2024 earnings with EPS miss and revenue beat 

    Airbnb reports Q2 2024 earnings with an EPS of 86 cents, missing estimates, but beats revenue expectations with $2.75 billion. Read more about the market implications.

    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.