Monthly Archives: May 2024

Key points: Gold prices climbed slightly higher on Thursday, following a sharp rise in the previous session, as the dollar and bond yields weakened. This shift comes amid growing speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve may cut interest rates as early as September. Picture: Further upside for XAUUSD pair as seen on VT Markets app.Continue Reading

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 On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release April’s consumer price index (CPI) data. This key economic report is closely watched by market participants due to its implications for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Tuesday’s elevated producer price index (PPI) results have raised concerns that inflation figures might also disappoint, potentiallyContinue Reading

Key Points:  WTI oil supply chain disruption in May 2024 WTI crude futures showed a marked recovery, heading toward $79 per barre. This price movement is partially due to wildfires in Canada that have posed a significant threat to the country’s oil sands industry, capable of producing 3.3 million barrels per day. This disruption hasContinue Reading

Key points: China is contemplating a policy move where local governments would purchase millions of unsold homes. This initiative aims to stabilise the distressed real estate sector, which has seen home sales plummet by nearly 50%, leaving a vast inventory of unoccupied properties. Australian dollar rises on optimism Picture: The AUD/USD pair is moving upwards.Continue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue 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 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:  Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, marking a modest recovery of 0.4% to $2,344.39 per ounce by early GMT, following a 1% decline on Monday. This fluctuation occurs as markets gear up for critical inflation reports set to shed light on potential changes in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies.  Not onlyContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue Reading