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US inflation eases, reigniting interest rate cut hopes
Key points: This article is a follow-up to: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions The markets breathed a sigh of relief as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7% in April. This print alleviated investor concerns over uncontrollable inflation and strengthened expectations for potential interest rate Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:43 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Japan’s Nikkei slips as investors seize profits after 2-day rise
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as profit-taking set in after Japanese equities rebounded close to the 39,000-point mark the previous day. The Nikkei declined 0.45% to 38,749.25, while the broader Topix was down 0.46% at 2785.22. Picture: Nikkei 225 seen trading at 38851.15 on the VT Markets app. Traders capture profits Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:43 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Oil, treasury yields decline as US sees falling job openings
Key points: The U.S. economy’s recently robust performance may be starting to wane, as indicated by the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The data revealed that job openings fell to the lowest level in more than three years in April, indicating a softening in the labor market. This unexpected drop in job Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:43 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Oil prices hovering at lows with rising supply and uncertain demand
Key points: WTI crude oil (Symbol: USOUSD) hovered near $73 per barrel on Wednesday, maintaining their position at four-month lows after five consecutive sessions of decline. Brent crude oil (Symbol: UKOUSD) also held around $76 per barrel, near three-month lows. Both benchmarks are weighed down by signs of rising global supplies and an uncertain demand outlook. Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:43 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
US dollar and Singapore dollar trading in consolidation ahead of US economic data release
Key points: The USD/SGD pair is consolidating during the Asian session, holding steady at 1.3462 as traders await crucial US economic data. The focus tonight is on the ISM services PMI report, which is particularly noteworthy as the services sector has been a key driver of the US economy. The report will provide critical clues Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:43 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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