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    23 July 2024
    Aussie and kiwi dollars struggle on China rate cuts; dollar drifts

    The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled near multi-week lows on Tuesday following China’s decision to cut several key interest rates. In contrast, the US dollar showed little change as it awaited new economic cues.

    22 July 2024
    US dollar index loses strength as Fed rate-cut expectations grow 

    The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) as expectations of an interest rate cut grows stronger as the spotlight shifted to economic data for more clues on the monetary policy path of the Federal Reserve.

    22 July 2024
    Netflix stock stagnates as quarterly revenue disappoints

    Netflix reports underwhelming quarterly revenue despite new subscriber gains, causing its stock to flatline. Read more about the market implications and forecasts.

    22 July 2024
    Safe-haven gold strengthens as Biden’s move sparks market uncertainty

    Gold prices firmed on Monday as the dollar eased following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Investors turned to bullion as a hedge against an uncertain political and market outlook.

    22 July 2024
    Dollar eases as Biden withdraws reelection bid; yuan remains steady after rate cut

    The dollar eased on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, which opens the door for another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump. Will Kamala Harris’ bid prove to be sufficient?

    22 July 2024
    Week ahead: Fed eyes rate cut amid economic shift

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently emphasised that the latest inflation figures boost confidence in reaching the 2% inflation target, suggesting a potential rate cut in September. June retail sales in the US, excluding autos, rose by 0.4%, surpassing expectations.

    19 July 2024
    Taiwan dollar hits 8-year low on chip sell-off

    The Taiwanese dollar fell to its lowest level since May 2016, trading at 32.786 per dollar before settling at 32.762, down 0.5%. This decline was driven by a sell-off in chip stocks and concerns over a possible isolationist shift in …

    19 July 2024
    Corn, soybeans, and wheat face weekly losses with ample supply

    Chicago corn and soybean futures experienced a modest rise on Friday but stayed close to their lowest levels since 2020. This trend points to a challenging week for these agricultural commodities, driven by favourable crop weather in the United States …

    19 July 2024
    Nvidia shares plunge in the face of geopolitical tensions

    Nvidia stock prices drop as geopolitical tensions and regulatory concerns spook the market. Explore the implications and forecasts.

    19 July 2024
    British pound holds its strength over stable UK inflation and strong wage growth 

    The GBPUSD pair reached a one-year high, driven by stable UK inflation and resilient wage growth, while the US dollar faces a challenging week.