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    15 May 2024
    WTI Oil prices rebound due to supply disruption and inventory decline 

    Key Points:  WTI crude futures approach $79 per barrel following disruptions in Canada’s oil sands production and a larger-than-expected decline in US crude oil inventories.  OPEC+ exceeded production limits by 568,000 barrels per day, however such overproduction aligns with demand …

    15 May 2024
    Aussie climbs as China considers buying unsold homes

    Key points: China’s proposal to buy unsold homes lifts AUD/USD as the country attempts to support its struggling property market. This move is also positively affecting other major currencies like EUR, NZD, GBP, and CAD against the USD. China is …

    15 May 2024
    US economic indicators continue to influence Yen performance 

    Key Points:  The Japanese yen (JPY) shows weakness against major currencies in response to risk-on sentiment fueled by potential US rate cuts.  Revised March PPI data and strong April figures influence expectations, leading to a 51% likelihood of a Fed …

    15 May 2024
    Nasdaq hits record high as Powell calms rate hike fears, eyes on upcoming CPI

    Key points Nasdaq closed at a record high driven by optimistic remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and declining Treasury yields. Home Depot shares dip after earnings reveal a focus on smaller home projects, reflecting a shift in consumer spending …

    14 May 2024
    Anticipating the impact of US inflation data on gold prices 

    Key points:  Gold prices saw an increase on Tuesday, rising 0.4% to $2,344.39 per ounce, despite a drop the previous day.  Upcoming U.S. inflation data crucial for gauging future Federal Reserve policy decisions and its subsequent influence on gold prices.  …

    14 May 2024
    US inflation report: Impact on the dollar 

    Key Points:  The momentum of the USD has been influenced by hawkish monetary policy, with fewer than two rate cuts to be expected in 2024.  Recent softening economic data, including employment and manufacturing indicators, hint at a potential reversal in …

    14 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Gold rally slowing down, Cable sees upswing

    Key points Gold faced resistance at $2,375 and subsequently retreated, highlighting a potential retest of support at $2,280. EUR/USD broke past significant moving averages, suggesting a possible continuation of its upward trend. On Monday, gold prices failed to sustain an …

    14 May 2024
    Copper prices surge to a 2-year high on mixed global demand

    Key points Copper prices hit their highest level since April 2022, reflecting increased investments in base metals. Weak demand persists in China due to high prices impacting consumer sectors, notably in wire rod manufacturing. Copper prices reached their highest point …

    14 May 2024
    Dollar drifts as traders await US inflation data; yen weakens

    Key points: Investors are on high alert for the U.S. inflation report due this Wednesday, expected to influence future rate decisions. The Japanese yen approaches intervention-trigger levels, reviving concerns as it nears a two-week low against the U.S. dollar. The …

    13 May 2024
    Calm in currency markets before US inflation test

    Key points: The dollar remains steady as investors anticipate US inflation updates. Speculations about Federal Reserve rate cuts shape market expectation. The dollar is holding its ground against major currencies as market participants await crucial US inflation data, set to …