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    5 June 2024
    US dollar and Singapore dollar trading in consolidation ahead of US economic data release 

    Key points:  USDSGD remains steady at 1.3462 during the Asian session.  ISM services PMI report tonight will provide insights into the US economy.  Technical support for USDSGD at 1.3400 and resistance at 1.3500.  The USD/SGD pair is consolidating during the …

    5 June 2024
    Oil prices hovering at lows with rising supply and uncertain demand 

    Key points:  WTI crude futures remain near $73 per barrel, holding at four-month lows.  Brent crude futures hover around $76 per barrel, near three-month lows.  US crude inventories increased by 4.052 million barrels, defying expectations of a 1.9-million-barrel draw.  OPEC+ …

    5 June 2024
    Oil, treasury yields decline as US sees falling job openings

    Key points: U.S. job openings fell to a three-year low, signaling potential economic slowdown. Treasury yields declined, while the dollar and safe-haven assets saw gains. The U.S. economy’s recently robust performance may be starting to wane, as indicated by the …

    4 June 2024
    Japan’s Nikkei slips as investors seize profits after 2-day rise

    Key points: Nikkei falls 0.45% to 38,749.25 after approaching 39,000 points. Investors take profits after two consecutive days of gains. Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as profit-taking set in after Japanese equities rebounded close to the 39,000-point mark …

    4 June 2024
    US inflation eases, reigniting interest rate cut hopes 

    Key points:  PCE inflation rose 2.7% in April, easing fears of spiraling inflation.  US Dollar Index logged modest losses, reflecting a weaker greenback. This article is a follow-up to: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions  The …

    4 June 2024
    Nvidia nears Apple in market cap as AI dominance drives growth 

    Key points:  The market cap of Nvidia surged by $700 billion in May, now valued at $2.7 trillion.  Apple faces challenges with a monopoly lawsuit and declining sales in China.  AI dominance drives the rapid growth in Nvidia, bringing in …

    4 June 2024
    Gold steady as focus turns to U.S. data

    Key points: Gold prices hold steady at $2,347.48 per ounce. Investors await key U.S. economic data this week. Gold prices were flat in early Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp gain in the previous session. Investors are bracing for …

    3 June 2024
    ECB rate cuts and US jobs data key in deciding market trajectory

    Key points: ECB Rate Cut sees possible 25 basis point reduction with future signals being key. In the US, NFP release on Friday could prompt re-pricing of US interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to cut …

    3 June 2024
    Hong Kong stocks surge on rate cut prospects; mixed performance in China

    Key points: Hang Seng Index gains 2.32%, marking its best day since May 2. ECB expected to cut rates by 0.25%, influencing regional market sentiment. On Monday, Hong Kong’s stock market experienced an observable surge, with the benchmark Hang Seng …

    3 June 2024
    Dollar maintains strength as market watches inflation and Fed rate moves

    Key points: The dollar index remained steady at 104.58 on Monday, reflecting a 1.56% decline in May but up 3% for the year. Emerging market currencies, particularly the Indian rupee and Mexican peso, showed strength following positive election results in …