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    8 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: RBA holds rates high as inflation challenges loom

    Key points RBA Interest Rate Hold: The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps rates steady at 4.35%. Global Stock Resilience: Despite challenges, global stocks show enduring strength, partly fueled by corporate earnings. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has chosen to …

    8 May 2024
    Nikkei faces downturn amid earnings and profit-taking

    Key points The Nikkei share average fell by 1.6% to 38,202.37, erasing previous gains. Corporate earnings and U.S. economic indicators significantly influenced market movements. Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped over 1% on Wednesday, retreating from the multi-week highs observed in …

    7 May 2024
    South Korean shares rise on Fed rate cut hopes and positive U.S. stocks

    Key points South Korean shares climbed on investor hopes for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and positive U.S. stock movements. South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell in April, while corporate earnings from Kumho Petrochemical indicated a decline in net income. …

    7 May 2024
    Week Ahead: Market optimism fueled by surprising US earnings reports

    This week, the financial markets have displayed resilience, particularly evident in U.S. stocks buoyed by an impressive earnings season—the most robust in nearly two years. The S&P 500 reported a notable 5% year-over-year growth in earnings per share for Q1 …

    7 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Traders expect greater downturn against the US dollar

    With 65.61% of traders expecting a downturn in USD/JPY, conventional wisdom might suggest preparing for a decrease. However, the market often defies direct expectations, and the relatively high ratio of bears might hint at an overcrowded trade. For EUR/JPY, the …

    7 May 2024
    Australian dollar dips, bonds rally as RBA maintains interest rates

    7th May 2024 Key points: The Australian dollar fell slightly following the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Australian bond prices rose, and futures markets adjusted their expectations for further rate hikes downward. RBA’s rate decision On Tuesday, the Australian dollar …

    7 May 2024
    Gold prices climb on speculation of Federal Reserve rate cut

    Key points: Gold prices see a modest increase as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut. Geopolitical tensions and economic indicators remain key drivers for market movements. Gold prices rose for the second consecutive session on Tuesday. This increase comes …

    7 May 2024
    Optimism fuels global stocks, Yen weakness persists

    Key points: MSCI’s ACWI index reaches its highest point since June 2022. Expectations of rate cuts by major central banks propel stock markets globally. Global stock markets experienced a significant rally on Monday, driven by the anticipation that major central …

    6 May 2024
    Shanghai copper falls on first trading session after holiday

    Key points: Shanghai copper contracts drop 0.7% to 81,180 yuan per metric ton. Firmer dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for holders of other currencies. Shanghai copper prices fell on Monday tracking losses in London, amid a firmer dollar and …

    6 May 2024
    Euro Zone Bond Yields drop following U.S. economic data

    6th May 2024 Key points: Euro zone government bond yields fell, prompted by U.S. economic data suggesting possible Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024. The spread between Italian and German bond yields reached a 1-1/2-month low, influenced by Fitch’s confirmation …