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Key points: Asian markets are set to climb higher on Thursday, fuelled by the positive sentiment that followed benign inflation figures from the U.S. This optimism suggests that the Federal Reserve might begin reducing interest rates, a move eagerly anticipated by investors. Economic uncertainties in China and Japan In China, however, the economic outlook remainsContinue Reading

Key Points:  The early trading hours saw JPY declining against a basket of G-10 and Asian currencies. This trend was largely driven by an emerging risk-on sentiment, influenced by revised economic forecasts and potential shifts in US monetary policy. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) adjustments for March have significantly shaped the expectations of allContinue Reading

Key points On Monday, gold prices failed to sustain an upward movement beyond the $2,375 mark, resulting in a decline below $2,350. This movement suggests a possible test of lower support levels, primarily around $2,280, which aligns with the 50-day simple moving average and recent lows. Should this support level fail, the next target forContinue Reading

Key points: The dollar held its ground on Tuesday, as the market’s attention turns to an inflation report that could dictate the course of U.S. interest rates. Meanwhile, the yen stayed close to a two-week low, igniting fears of potential governmental intervention. Federal Reserve response to labour data in May 2024 This calm in theContinue Reading

Key points: The dollar is holding its ground against major currencies as market participants await crucial US inflation data, set to be released this week. The data is expected to play a significant role in the Federal Reserve’s decision-making about potential rate cuts in 2024. Recent employment figures, which came in below expectations, along withContinue Reading

Key points The U.S. dollar exhibited weakness in early trading in Asia this Friday, continuing its decline from the previous night against the euro and sterling. This movement comes as new data points to a slowing labor market in the U.S., thereby increasing the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later this year.Continue Reading

Key Points: Asian stocks reached their highest levels in more than a year this Monday, driven by growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might reduce interest rates later this year. Although trading volumes were lower due to a holiday in Japan, the positive mood has seemingly spread across other major Asian markets. Asian marketContinue Reading

ICYMI – Market Summary for 2 May 2024 Despite market speculations, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated the central bank’s position, maintaining interest rates at 5.25%-5.50%, levels not seen in 23 years. This comes despite ongoing challenges in achieving the Fed’s 2% inflation target. Volatile Yen The Japanese Yen also witnessed a temporary surge,Continue Reading

2nd May 2024 The yen experienced volatility in early trading on Thursday, surrendering gains after a sharp overnight surge against the dollar, which traders and analysts have attributed to possible intervention by Japanese authorities. SEE: Sharp dip followed by a drastic recovery for USDJPY pair on the VT Markets trading app. The dollar regained strength,Continue Reading

In a dramatic turn of events in Asian markets on Monday, the Japanese yen recorded a surge against the dollar, appreciating by 5 yen, with traders attributing this sharp recovery to heavy dollar-selling by Japanese banks. This intervention seemed to be a response to the yen touching fresh 34-year lows earlier in the day. Picture:Continue Reading