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    26 June 2024
    Silver shines bright as the best-performing commodity of 2024 

    Silver prices (Symbol: XAGUSD) have been on an upward trajectory in 2024 with 21% year-to-date, making it one of the best-performing commodities this year. Silver has outperformed its metallic counterparts, gold and copper, as well as the S&P 500 index.  …

    26 June 2024
    Aussie rallies on inflation surprise and rate hike speculations

    Key points Australian dollar rises 0.4% to $0.6675 Annual inflation jumps to 4.0% in May, above forecasts Market prices in higher probability of rate hike The Australian dollar surged higher on Wednesday after data revealed that inflation accelerated much more …

    26 June 2024
    Nvidia boosts stock gains; Dollar edges higher against yen

    Key points S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, Dow down U.S. dollar index edges up, dollar up vs yen Nvidia shares bounce after recent losses Global stock indexes mostly climbed on Tuesday, with shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia bouncing after a …

    25 June 2024
    Japan’s Nikkei climbs to mid-April high on value stock surge and weaker yen

    Key points: Nikkei finished up 0.95% at 39,173.15, highest since April 15 Weaker yen boosts export-related shares, with Toyota Motor closing up 4.6% Japan’s Nikkei share average closed on Tuesday at its highest level in more than two months, marking …

    25 June 2024
    Gold prices edge lower in anticipation of key US inflation data 

    Key points:  Upcoming US inflation data including first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index report will be released later this week.   These reports are crucial in revealing inflation trends and can change the …

    25 June 2024
    China’s yuan hits 7-month low due to weak PBOC guidance

    Key points: Yuan dropped to 7.2630 in morning trade, its lowest since November PBOC set the midpoint rate at 7.1225 per dollar, the weakest since November China’s yuan eased to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, signaling …

    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 …