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Key points The Indian rupee is expected to open steady on Tuesday, influenced by speculative and other flows after failing to breach a key resistance level in recent sessions. Non-deliverable forwards indicate that the rupee (USDINR) will open mostly flat from its previous close of 83.13. The currency approached the psychologically significant level of 83Continue Reading

Key points: The dollar started the week on a firm note as traders awaited crucial inflation data from the U.S., Europe, and Japan. This data is expected to provide clarity on the future of global interest rates. In recent months, the search for yield has dominated foreign exchange markets, with low-interest currencies under pressure whileContinue Reading

Key Points:  On Thursday, the Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 50%, consistent with market expectations. Such decision was made to address ongoing concerns about inflation, which continues to pose a significant risk to the Turkish economy.  In its policy statement, the CBT cited the lagged effects ofContinue Reading

Key points: The dollar surged this week, marking its largest weekly rise in over a month. Surprisingly strong U.S. economic data has left markets on edge about the outlook for U.S. inflation and interest rates. In May, U.S. business activity accelerated to its highest level in just over two years. Manufacturers reported surging input prices,Continue Reading

Key points: The British pound held its ground on Thursday, remaining close to multi-month highs, a day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a national election and new data revealed that inflation in April slowed less than anticipated. Sterling holds steady despite persistent UK inflation concerns Sterling was steady against the dollar at $1.2722, slightlyContinue Reading

Key Points:  The US dollar index gained strength following hawkish comments in the minutes from the last FOMC meeting on Wednesday. The minutes revealed that Fed officials are open to raising interest rates again if inflation does not cool off further.   Picture: The US Dollar Index showing some strength, as observed on the VT MarketsContinue Reading

Key points: The Bank of Korea (BOK) will keep its key policy rate unchanged at 3.50% on May 23, marking the 11th consecutive meeting with no change. The BOK is expected to maintain this rate through the next quarter, with a half-point cut anticipated in Q4 2024, following expected policy easing from other central banksContinue Reading

Key points: The Australian and New Zealand dollars faltered on Tuesday as the momentum from last week’s rally dissipated. The market is closely watching the outlook for steady interest rates in both countries. The Australian dollar slipped 0.2% to $0.6654, unable to reclaim its recent four-month high of $0.6714. Key support levels are found underContinue Reading

Key Points:  The Australian dollar (Symbol: AUDUSD) marched towards four-month highs, priced above $0.67, as fresh stimulus in China and bets for interest rate cuts in the US boosted commodity prices, lifting sentiment in the Australian markets.  SEE: The Aussie reacts strongly on the VT Markets trading app Fresh stimulus measures in China  Late lastContinue Reading

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 in the past 14 years. Australia’s expansion was running close to a two-year high, whileContinue Reading