Key points: Asian Markets Rally: Fresh optimism about potential U.S. interest rate cuts boosts stocks across Asia, despite ongoing concerns in China and Japan. Major Economic Indicators: Upcoming reports on Japan’s GDP, Australian unemployment, and monetary policy in the Philippines …
Key Points April CPI Release: Headline CPI expected to rise 0.4%, with annual rate reducing to 3.4%. Core CPI: Expected increase of 0.3%, lowering 12-month reading to 3.6%. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release April’s consumer …
Key Points: WTI crude futures approach $79 per barrel following disruptions in Canada’s oil sands production and a larger-than-expected decline in US crude oil inventories. OPEC+ exceeded production limits by 568,000 barrels per day, however such overproduction aligns with demand …
Key points: China’s proposal to buy unsold homes lifts AUD/USD as the country attempts to support its struggling property market. This move is also positively affecting other major currencies like EUR, NZD, GBP, and CAD against the USD. China is …
Key Points: The Japanese yen (JPY) shows weakness against major currencies in response to risk-on sentiment fueled by potential US rate cuts. Revised March PPI data and strong April figures influence expectations, leading to a 51% likelihood of a Fed …
Key points Nasdaq closed at a record high driven by optimistic remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and declining Treasury yields. Home Depot shares dip after earnings reveal a focus on smaller home projects, reflecting a shift in consumer spending …
Key points: Gold prices saw an increase on Tuesday, rising 0.4% to $2,344.39 per ounce, despite a drop the previous day. Upcoming U.S. inflation data crucial for gauging future Federal Reserve policy decisions and its subsequent influence on gold prices. …
Key Points: The momentum of the USD has been influenced by hawkish monetary policy, with fewer than two rate cuts to be expected in 2024. Recent softening economic data, including employment and manufacturing indicators, hint at a potential reversal in …
Key points Gold faced resistance at $2,375 and subsequently retreated, highlighting a potential retest of support at $2,280. EUR/USD broke past significant moving averages, suggesting a possible continuation of its upward trend. On Monday, gold prices failed to sustain an …
Key points Copper prices hit their highest level since April 2022, reflecting increased investments in base metals. Weak demand persists in China due to high prices impacting consumer sectors, notably in wire rod manufacturing. Copper prices reached their highest point …
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