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Key Points:  After some rally since the US inflation data announcement, the major US stock indexes experienced a turbulent session, ultimately closing in the red. The S&P 500 Index (Symbol: SP500) dropped by -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index (Symbol: DJ30) declined by -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index (Symbol: NAS100) fell by -0.21%.  Rally shortlived with Hawkish commentsContinue Reading

Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Friday, influenced by Wall Street’s tepid overnight performance and uncertainties surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy trajectory. The Nikkei slipped 0.34% to finish at 38,787.38, although it still gained 1.43% for the week. Picture: Japan’s Nikkei’s decline, as observedContinue Reading

Key Points:  Consumer prices slowed; market sentiment heightened  With US consumer prices slowing more than expected in April, investors now receive some relief from previous concerns about persistent inflation. This data suggests that the economy might achieve a “soft landing,” where inflation is tamed without a significant slowdown in growth.  With such newfound optimism, the USContinue Reading

Key points In Tuesday’s trading session, the Nasdaq Composite reached a new record high, climbing to 18356.6 on the VT Markets trading app. This rally came as investors reacted positively to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s assurance that the central bank is not planning an imminent rate hike. This sentiment was bolstered by the producerContinue Reading

Key Points: Hong Kong stocks enjoyed their third consecutive session of gains on Monday, buoyed by investor optimism for forthcoming corporate earnings and potential governmental policy support. This optimism comes in the wake of new data revealing sluggish demand across China. Hang Seng sees strong upward market movement The Hang Seng Index increased by 151.38Continue Reading

Key points The FTSE 100 is experiencing an upswing, buoyed by the UK’s latest GDP data which surpassed expectations, indicating a recovery from a recent recession. SEE: The FTSE CFD, UK100ft, experiencing an upswing on the VT Markets trading app. The UK’s GDP for the first quarter was reported at 0.6%, higher than the market’sContinue Reading

Key points After a rebound from the support level of 1.0725, the EUR/USD pair is now challenging resistance around 1.0790, where the 50-day and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) meet. SEE: The Cable tests resistance on the VT Markets trading app. This could extend to trendline resistance at 1.0810 and approach a significant Fibonacci levelContinue Reading

Key points On Wednesday, the Hang Seng Index saw a noticeable drop, decreasing by 0.90% or 165.51 points, closing the trading day at 18,313.86. Similarly, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell by 1.07% or 69.95 points to end at 6,456.72. This downturn reflects a more cautious stance among traders as they await the releaseContinue Reading

Key points Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped over 1% on Wednesday, retreating from the multi-week highs observed in the last session. This movement came as a result of mixed corporate earnings, which highlighted clear winners and losers, alongside investors waiting for more information on the direction of U.S. interest rates. Picture: Nikkei prices see aContinue Reading

Key points South Korean stock market gains 7th May 2024 – South Korean shares closed higher on Tuesday as investor optimism grew around potential rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The positive momentum was also influenced by strong U.S. stock performance on Monday. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) rose by 57.73 points,Continue Reading