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Australian and New Zealand Dollars Retain Strength as Powell Calls for Rate Patience
Jerome Powell, Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has reassured the financial markets by emphasising a likely downward adjustment in future interest rates. This guidance follows a series of inflation reports that had stoked expectations of tighter monetary policy. Picture: AUDUSD prices on the rise as recorded on VT Markets trading app. In the currency Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:15 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
London Metal Prices See Gain; Softer Dollar More Attractive
2nd May 2024 – In this latest trading session, non-ferrous metals on the London Metal Exchange witnessed varying degrees of price increases, primarily driven by a dip in the U.S. dollar. This depreciation has made metals priced in dollars more affordable for holders of other currencies. Copper, a major indicator of economic health, rose by Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:15 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Australian shares rally before US jobs report release
3rd May 2024 — Australian shares exhibited an observable increase, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index climbing by 42.00 points or 0.6%, to settle at 7,629.00. This rise came as investors positioned themselves ahead of the release of the US jobs report, anticipated to show a decrease in job additions from March to April. SEE: ASX Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:15 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Russian Rainfall Leads to Drop in Chicago Wheat Futures
30th April 2024 Chicago wheat futures continued to decline on Tuesday, dropping 0.4% to $6.06 a bushel by 0034 GMT. This move follows a significant 2% decrease on Monday, moving away from last week’s four-month high of $6.33-1/2 a bushel, which was the highest since December 29. SEE: Wheat futures experience a downward trend on Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:14 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
MARKETS TODAY: Gold Prices On Pause, What’s Next?
ICYMI – 30 April 2024 – Monday marked a modest retreat in gold prices, with the commodity trading lower as market participants hold their breath for major upcoming economic indicators. The trading community is treading lightly, preferring to wait on the sidelines until the Federal Reserve makes its announcement and the latest U.S. job data Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:14 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
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