Forex

10 June 2024
Indonesian Rupiah hits 4-year low; Other Asian forex dip before key data

Key points: Indonesian Rupiah reaches a four-year nadir, influencing broader trends in emerging Asian currencies. Jakarta stocks descend to their lowest point since November 2023, amid regional market pressures. The Indonesian Rupiah marked a new four-year low on Monday, declining …

10 June 2024
Euro hits one-month low following Macron’s snap French election call

Key points: Euro drops sharply due to political uncertainties in France and a strong U.S. job report. Dollar strengthens, supported by expectations of delayed rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Euro experienced a decline, reaching a one-month low, as …

6 June 2024
ECB set to cut interest rates following inflation confidence in inflation data 

Key points:  ECB expected to announce a 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday, the first since 2019.  EURUSD is likely to face downward pressure with such a dovish stance from the ECB.  The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised …

6 June 2024
Loonie sees mixed performance as central bank cuts interest rates for homeowners 

Key points:  Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, signaling more to come.  Canadian dollar (CAD) experiences mixed performance against other currencies following rate cut.  Homeowners across Canada are breathing a sigh of relief …

5 June 2024
US dollar and Singapore dollar trading in consolidation ahead of US economic data release 

Key points:  USDSGD remains steady at 1.3462 during the Asian session.  ISM services PMI report tonight will provide insights into the US economy.  Technical support for USDSGD at 1.3400 and resistance at 1.3500.  The USD/SGD pair is consolidating during the …

4 June 2024
US inflation eases, reigniting interest rate cut hopes 

Key points:  PCE inflation rose 2.7% in April, easing fears of spiraling inflation.  US Dollar Index logged modest losses, reflecting a weaker greenback. This article is a follow-up to: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions  The …

3 June 2024
Hong Kong stocks surge on rate cut prospects; mixed performance in China

Key points: Hang Seng Index gains 2.32%, marking its best day since May 2. ECB expected to cut rates by 0.25%, influencing regional market sentiment. On Monday, Hong Kong’s stock market experienced an observable surge, with the benchmark Hang Seng …

3 June 2024
Dollar maintains strength as market watches inflation and Fed rate moves

Key points: The dollar index remained steady at 104.58 on Monday, reflecting a 1.56% decline in May but up 3% for the year. Emerging market currencies, particularly the Indian rupee and Mexican peso, showed strength following positive election results in …

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. …

31 May 2024
Japan to intervene in forex market as the Japanese yen hits 34-year low 

Key points:  Finance Minister of Japan Shunichi Suzuki emphasizes need for forex stability.  Suspected intervention of JPY 9 trillion (approximately USD 57.11 billion) to support the Japanese currency.  10-year Japanese government bond yield reaches 1.1%, highest since 2011.  This article …

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