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    6 May 2024
    Oil prices climb on Gaza tensions and Saudi price hike

    Key points: Saudi Arabia hikes June crude oil prices for most regions US oil rig count falls by 7 to 499, Baker Hughes reports Brent crude futures gained 51 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.47 a barrel at 0636 GMT, while …

    6 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Asian stocks climb, Yen continues descent

    Key Points: Asian stocks reach new heights with investors expecting U.S. Federal Reserve rate reductions. The yen declines after Tokyo’s apparent efforts to strengthen it last week. Asian stocks reached their highest levels in more than a year this Monday, …

    6 May 2024
    Gold prices fall due to dollar strength and awaited Federal Reserve comments

    6th May 2024 – In the early trading hours on Monday in Asia, gold prices saw a decrease of 0.3%, with spot gold dropping to $2,294.97 per ounce as of 0040 GMT. Similarly, U.S. gold futures also experienced a dip …

    3 May 2024
    Australian shares rally before US jobs report release

    3rd May 2024 — Australian shares exhibited an observable increase, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index climbing by 42.00 points or 0.6%, to settle at 7,629.00. This rise came as investors positioned themselves ahead of the release of the US jobs …

    3 May 2024
    Asian stocks and Yen show resilience

    Key points Asian equity markets saw an uplift, driven by Apple’s announcement of a $110 billion share buyback plan that bolstered the technology sector.  Japanese yen experienced a recovery, distancing itself from recent 34-year lows. Asia-Pacific stock indices surge despite …

    3 May 2024
    Gold prices steady despite uncertain US economic indicators

    Gold prices are on track for a second consecutive weekly decline but remained stable on Friday morning at $2,301.49 per ounce as of 0215 GMT. The modest weekly loss of over 1% reflects a broader pullback from the record high …

    3 May 2024
    Oil stabilises, set for weekly fall on US economy concerns

    Oil prices are rising today as OPEC+ members discuss possibly extending their supply cuts. Despite this upward movement, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude are set to end the week with losses, influenced by U.S. economic uncertainties and minimal …

    2 May 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Fed Maintains US Interest Rates

    ICYMI – Market Summary for 2 May 2024 Despite market speculations, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated the central bank’s position, maintaining interest rates at 5.25%-5.50%, levels not seen in 23 years. This comes despite ongoing challenges in achieving …

    2 May 2024
    London Metal Prices See Gain; Softer Dollar More Attractive

    2nd May 2024 – In this latest trading session, non-ferrous metals on the London Metal Exchange witnessed varying degrees of price increases, primarily driven by a dip in the U.S. dollar. This depreciation has made metals priced in dollars more …

    2 May 2024
    Australian and New Zealand Dollars Retain Strength as Powell Calls for Rate Patience

    Jerome Powell, Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has reassured the financial markets by emphasising a likely downward adjustment in future interest rates. This guidance follows a series of inflation reports that had stoked expectations of tighter monetary policy. Picture: …