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    13 June 2024
    The US stock market surges following inflation slowdown 

    Key points:  The US Federal Reserve maintains its benchmark interest rate at 5.50%.  Fed officials project fewer rate cuts, with only one expected this year.  Major stock indexes rose sharply following a lower inflation rate in May.  The US stock …

    13 June 2024
    Japan’s Nikkei falls after initial gains ahead of BOJ policy decision

    Key points: Nikkei fell 0.12% by midday, after earlier gains BOJ expected to keep interest rates steady and consider balance sheet reduction Japan’s Nikkei index reversed its early gains on Thursday, ending the morning session down 0.12% to 38,831.36. This …

    13 June 2024
    South Korean shares gain over 1% on Wall Street rally; Chipmakers shine

    Key points: KOSPI rises as foreigners become net buyers Korean won strengthens against the dollar South Korea’s benchmark bond yield falls South Korean shares saw a strong rise of more than 1% on Thursday, following a rally on Wall Street. …

    12 June 2024
    Oil prices rise on falling US inventories and higher global demand forecasts 

    Key Points:  Brent crude oil rises to $82.32 per barrel, and WTI rises to $78.42 per barrel.  US commercial crude oil inventory fell by 1.2 million barrels last week.  EIA raises the 2024 global oil consumption growth forecast by 200,000 …

    12 June 2024
    Japanese yen hovers at lows with hotter producer inflation and BOJ speculations 

    Key Points:  Japanese yen holds around 157.2 per dollar, despite stronger-than-expected producer inflation.  Producer prices in Japan rose 2.4% year-on-year in May 2024, the highest since August last year.  The market awaits the policy decision of the Bank of Japan …

    12 June 2024
    Tesla (TSLA) stock falls while market gains

    Key points: Tesla shares fell 1.8% to $170.66. Expected quarterly earnings decline of 34.07%. Tesla’s stock ended the latest trading session at $170.66, down 1.8% from the previous day’s close. This decline occurred despite the S&P 500 gaining 0.27% and …

    12 June 2024
    Wheat rises on Russian weather concerns; Corn declines

    Key points: Wheat futures rise 0.1% to $6.27 a bushel. Soybeans flat at $11.78 a bushel; corn dips 0.1% to $4.49-1/4 a bushel. Chicago wheat futures extended their climb on Wednesday, adding to the previous session’s strong gains. The market …

    11 June 2024
    Weaker Chinese yuan (CNY) pressures base metals as high inventories weigh on copper 

    Key points:  Most base metals fell on Tuesday due to a weaker Chinese yuan (CNY) and high physical inventories.  Copper fell 0.5% to $4.47 per pound.  High inventories and weak demand continued to pressure base metal prices.  Base metals experienced …

    11 June 2024
    Gold prices tumble against strong US jobs data and rate cut uncertainty 

    Key points:  Gold prices fell 4.5%, dropping below $2,300 per ounce after strong US jobs data.  Non-farm payrolls surged to 272,000 in May, far exceeding expectations.  Upcoming US inflation data and Fed interest rate decision will determine market sentiment.  Gold …

    11 June 2024
    Asian assets cautious ahead of US CPI data and Fed meeting

    Key points: Indonesian rupiah at lowest level in 4 years Taiwan stocks jump to a record high US CPI data and Fed policy meeting due on Wednesday Emerging Asian markets were finely balanced on Tuesday as traders awaited the release …