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Thai inflation target review could pave way for rate cuts
Key points: The Bank of Thailand, jointly with the finance ministry, is set to review the inflation target range of the country. This is a move that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin believes could enhance the prospects of an interest rate cut. Such a decision to review comes after the central bank decided to keep its Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Strong nonfarm payrolls report throws rate cut timeline of the Federal Reserve into question
Key points: The Federal Reserve’s rate cut timeline has been thrown back into uncertainty after the latest US nonfarm payrolls report significantly exceeded expectations. Analysts had predicted 180,000 to 185,000 new jobs for May, but the actual figure came in at a robust 272,000, far surpassing 175,000 in April. This unexpected strength in job gains Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:36 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Aussie and kiwi weaken as U.S. risk events loom
Key points: The Australian and New Zealand dollars faced pressure on Tuesday as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve policy meeting and U.S. inflation data. Bond markets lengthened the odds of early rate cuts at home, adding to the cautious sentiment. Aussie dollar dips on weak Chinese Yuan Picture: Aussie slumps as seen on the Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:36 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Asian assets cautious ahead of US CPI data and Fed meeting
Key points: Emerging Asian markets were finely balanced on Tuesday as traders awaited the release of U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which are set to influence future rate expectations. The Fed’s next policy decision, expected on Wednesday, is anticipated to result in policy rates remaining steady for the seventh consecutive meeting. Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:36 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Gold prices tumble against strong US jobs data and rate cut uncertainty
Key points: Gold prices continued to tumble, weighed down by stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls data. The yellow metal saw an observable drop, moving from $2,390 to $2,290 per ounce. The image above shows the how gold is under pressure, as observed on the VT Markets app. The nonfarm payrolls report for May revealed a substantial Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:36 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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