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    25 June 2024
    US dollar bullish in anticipation of the PCE inflation data release 

    Key points:  The personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) will be announced on Friday.  If the PCE data for May shows price pressures eased from April’s 2.8% clip, this will increase the probability of interest rate cuts this year.  The US …

    24 June 2024
    Bank Indonesia maintains interest rates despite rupiah weakness 

    Bank Indonesia (BI) signals that there is no necessity for rate hikes despite the decline of the IDR to 2020 lows. Explore how BI will stabilise and manage inflation.

    24 June 2024
    Rupee expected to struggle as positive US data strengthens dollar

    Key points: Indian rupee expected to open weaker after US business activity rise. Dollar index climbs to 105.84, impacting rupee performance. The Indian rupee is likely to face pressure at the start of the week following a rise in U.S. …

    24 June 2024
    Wheat prices fall to lowest level since April due to increased supply, strong dollar

    Key points: Chicago wheat futures fell to $5.73-1/2 a bushel, the lowest since April. The U.S. dollar’s strength is impacting wheat, corn, and soybean prices. Chicago wheat futures experienced a dip to their lowest point since April, driven by a …

    24 June 2024
    Chinese renminbi loses strength in the face of a strong US dollar 

    With a strong US dollar in the backdrop, the USDCNH currency pair is seeking to break above 7.30, despite efforts from the PBOC to counterbalance the US dollar.

    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 …