Monthly Archives: December 2022
US equities climbed as the stronger jobs data would support more aggressive policy
Written on December 30, 2022 at 8:44 am, by anakin
US stocks rose in a broad-based rally and Treasury yields fell as data allayed fears of a supercharged jobs market that would support a more aggressive policy path. A gauge of the dollar fell. Investors took solace in US jobs data that failed to reveal unwanted surprises while underscoring the resilience of the labour marketContinue Reading
Weekly Dividend Adjustment Notice – December 29, 2022
Written on December 29, 2022 at 9:26 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that when constituent stocks of a market index generate dividends, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for clients who hold the products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date. The dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion along with Swap. It will be executed separately inContinue Reading
US stocks fall due to COVID-19 concerns
Written on December 29, 2022 at 1:16 am, by anakin
US stocks were dragged lower for a second day, as stocks in Asia headed for declines on Wednesday with fresh concerns about the spread of Covid-19 from China unnerved investors. Market appetite for risk waned on news that the US would require inbound airline passengers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test before entry.Continue Reading
US 10-year treasuries climbed as China lifted the visitor quarantine
Written on December 28, 2022 at 1:24 am, by anakin
US stocks fall to start the final week of 2022 trading. Tesla Inc. shares led to losses as a report of a plan to temporarily halt production at its China factory rekindled fears about demand risks. Besides, Apple Inc. touched the lowest since June 2021 amid a slump in big tech. Moreover, Southwest Airlines Co.Continue Reading
December Futures Rollover Announcement – December 27, 2022
Written on December 27, 2022 at 8:11 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Due to the holiday schedule, the rollover of HK50ft products originally scheduled for 27 December will be extended to 28 December. The updated schedule for the December 2022 rollover is as follows. If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected]
Changes in trading hours for New Year Holidays – December 27, 2022
Written on December 27, 2022 at 2:04 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the following instruments’ trading hours will be affected by the upcoming holidays. Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data. If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].
Market flat in end-of-year holiday season
Written on December 27, 2022 at 1:24 am, by anakin
US stock ended Friday’s session with gains as investors digested data showing inflation is continuing to ease and the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are serving their purpose. Data on Friday showed the Fed’s closely watched measure of inflation cooling and consumer spending stagnating. Consumers’ year-ahead inflation expectations also dropped this month to the lowest sinceContinue Reading
Changes in trading hours for Christmas Holidays – December 26, 2022
Written on December 26, 2022 at 8:15 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the following instruments’ trading hours will be affected by the upcoming holidays. Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data. If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].
The Fed said the economy can handle more tightening
Written on December 23, 2022 at 2:34 am, by anakin
US equities dropped on Thursday, as investors digested data validating the Federal Reserve’s assertion that the economy is robust enough to withstand more tightening. Technology stocks were battered after a gloomy outlook from chipmaker Micron Technologies Inc. weighed on sentiment. Data released on Thursday painted a picture of a resilient economy, stoking concern that theContinue Reading
Weekly Dividend Adjustment Notice – December 22, 2022
Written on December 22, 2022 at 10:32 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that when constituent stocks of a market index generate dividends, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for clients who hold the products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date. The dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion along with Swap. It will be executed separately inContinue Reading