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    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.

    24 June 2024
    Week ahead: Updated inflation data expected to influence policy

    This week, market participants will have their eyes on key economic indicators from Australia, the US, and China, as these data points are expected to provide deeper insights into inflation trends and economic health. Australia to release CPI for June …

    17 June 2024
    Week Ahead: Markets anticipate reports from central banks

    The upcoming week is packed with key economic events that could significantly impact the markets. Here’s a detailed look at the key events to watch from 17th to 23rd June 2024, covering important announcements from China, Australia, the UK, and …

    10 June 2024
    Week ahead: FOMC maintains rates despite inflation easing

    The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) chose to maintain the federal funds rate at its meeting on May 1, marking the sixth consecutive meeting without a change. This decision was influenced by earlier inflation data and robust job growth, which …

    3 June 2024
    Week ahead: Wall Street sees declines as treasury yields rise

    Wall Street endured a tough week, marked by significant declines driven by rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The market sentiment was further dampened by higher-than-expected inflation data from Germany and Australia, escalating global inflation concerns. …

    27 May 2024
    Week ahead: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions

    The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both ended their multi-week winning streaks, a shift driven by economic data that came in hotter than expected. This unexpected resilience in the economy has prompted many to push back their expectations for Federal …

    20 May 2024
    Week Ahead: Flash PMI to reveal APAC economic health and growth trends

    The flash PMI data release slated this week in India, Japan, and Australia will be closely watched by investors and analysts. April’s data highlighted robust growth across these economies. India continued to grow at one of the strongest rates seen …

    13 May 2024
    Week Ahead: April CPI expected to not reach target

    As we edge closer to the CPI release on May 15, 2024, market participants are aware of the potential for this data to influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate policies. This is especially crucial as it marks one of …

    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 …

    29 April 2024
    Week Ahead: China Manufacturing Due for Review, More US PMI Data

    Last week, global financial markets saw a variety of movements, with US equity markets climbing thanks to strong earnings from tech giants like Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet. These gains helped offset concerns from the US’s lower-than-expected GDP growth for the …