Policy

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 …

Key points:  Gold prices fell 4.5%, dropping below $2,300 per ounce after strong US jobs data.  Non-farm payrolls surged to 272,000 in May, far exceeding expectations.  Upcoming US inflation data and Fed interest rate decision will determine market sentiment.  Gold …

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 …

Key points: S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes hit record closing highs, driven by technology stocks. Private payrolls data shows slowdown in May, indicating potential for Fed rate cuts. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes soared to record closing …

Key points: ECB Rate Cut sees possible 25 basis point reduction with future signals being key. In the US, NFP release on Friday could prompt re-pricing of US interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to cut …

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 …

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. …

Key Points:  New Zealand dollar rises to $0.612 as economic growth in the US is slower than expected, indicating potential for rate cuts.  Investors await US PCE inflation data and the speech from RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr.  The New Zealand …

Interest rates, interest rates. This seems to be everything everyone with any skin in today’s financial market ever cares about. With the whole world shifting uncomfortably in their seat whenever a rate hike review is due from the Federal Reserve, …

Key points The Indian rupee opens little changed, with a focus on speculative flows. U.S. core PCE inflation data and Fed policy outlook remain crucial for global markets. The Indian rupee is expected to open steady on Tuesday, influenced by …