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    6 June 2024
    Strong ISM services data indicates robust US business activity

    Key points: ISM services report shows higher business activity and faster new orders growth. The US dollar sees a slight recovery but remains under pressure ahead of Friday’s NFP report The latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) services report revealed …

    6 June 2024
    S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Fed easing hopes

    Key points: S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes hit record closing highs, driven by technology stocks. Private payrolls data shows slowdown in May, indicating potential for Fed rate cuts. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes soared to record closing …

    6 June 2024
    ECB set to cut interest rates following inflation confidence in inflation data 

    Key points:  ECB expected to announce a 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday, the first since 2019.  EURUSD is likely to face downward pressure with such a dovish stance from the ECB.  The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised …

    6 June 2024
    Loonie sees mixed performance as central bank cuts interest rates for homeowners 

    Key points:  Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, signaling more to come.  Canadian dollar (CAD) experiences mixed performance against other currencies following rate cut.  Homeowners across Canada are breathing a sigh of relief …

    5 June 2024
    Path for a lower dollar as economic data deteriorates

    Key points: US economic data shows a decline, impacting the USD. ECB rate cut and Swiss Franc performance signal market shifts. The US dollar is experiencing downward pressure as recent economic data reveals a series of setbacks. The GDPNow forecast, …

    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 …