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    1 July 2024
    Week ahead: Cautious optimism from US equity markets

    This week, US equity markets experienced a subdued uptick, with the Nasdaq gaining 6.76% month-to-date (MTD), the S&P 500 rising by 3.89% MTD, and the Dow Jones adding a modest 36 points, or 0.09%. Traders are waiting with bated breath …

    28 June 2024
    Stocks edge up, bond yields dip; inflation data ahead

    Key points: US stocks finish slightly higher Yen inches up vs US dollar US presidential debate set for late Thursday Global stock indexes edged higher on Thursday, while U.S. Treasury yields dipped slightly after a series of U.S. economic reports …

    28 June 2024
    Mexican peso nears 15-month low following economic data and political uncertainty 

    Key points:  The Mexican peso weakens to 18.4 per USD, nearing 15-month low of 18.75.  Banxico maintains interest rates at 11% with rising inflation.  Unemployment drops to 2.6%, trade surplus at $1.99 billion.  The Mexican peso weakened to 18.4 per …

    28 June 2024
    Q4 revenue of Nike falls following decrease in North American footwear sales 

    Key points:  The net profit of Nike for the quarter ended May 31 exceeded expectations by 15.11%.  Revenue fell 1.7% to $12.61 billion, missing the expected $12.86 billion.  Footwear sales in North America dropped 6% to $3.59 billion, contributing to …

    28 June 2024
    Wheat poised for largest monthly decline in 2 years due to harvest pressure

    Key points: Chicago wheat prices remained stable on Friday, holding on to gains from the previous session due to strong demand. The market is on track for its largest monthly decline in two years, driven by harvest pressures across the …

    27 June 2024
    Japan’s Nikkei dips on yen intervention fears

    Key points: Nikkei closed down 0.82% at 39,341.54, with technology shares dragging. Yen touched 160.88 per dollar overnight, raising intervention concerns. Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, reversing much of its gains from the previous session. This drop comes …

    27 June 2024
    Rupee likely to find support from expected inflows as US yields rise

    Key points: Rupee poised to open slightly higher, supported by bond inflows. U.S. Treasury yields reach near two-week high, posing challenges for Asian currencies. The Indian rupee is anticipated to open slightly higher on Thursday, driven by expected inflows from …

    27 June 2024
    Oil prices fall with US inventory increase 

    WTI and Brent crude oil prices fall due to unexpected rise in US inventories and market caution ahead of the US PCE data. Geopolitical tensions add to supply concerns.

    27 June 2024
    Japanese yen nears 38-year low as markets eye intervention and US inflation data 

    Key points:  The Japanese yen remains near a 38-year low, hovering around 160 per dollar, raising concerns of possible intervention by Japanese authorities.  US dollar strength continues as markets are in anticipation of its inflation data.  This article is a follow-up …

    26 June 2024
    Dow Jones outperforms as tech stocks slump alongside broad market selloff 

    Key Points:  The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, driven by gains in consumer sectors.   In contrast, the S&P 500 declined by 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite slumped over 1%, dragged down by chipmakers.  Nvidia (NVDA) was a major …