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15 May 2024
MARKETS TODAY: Market braces for impact of CPI Data on gold, US dollar, and yields

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 …

14 May 2024
Anticipating the impact of US inflation data on gold prices 

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.  …

14 May 2024
US inflation report: Impact on the dollar 

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 …

14 May 2024
MARKETS TODAY: Gold rally slowing down, Cable sees upswing

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 …

14 May 2024
Dollar drifts as traders await US inflation data; yen weakens

Key points: Investors are on high alert for the U.S. inflation report due this Wednesday, expected to influence future rate decisions. The Japanese yen approaches intervention-trigger levels, reviving concerns as it nears a two-week low against the U.S. dollar. The …

13 May 2024
Calm in currency markets before US inflation test

Key points: The dollar remains steady as investors anticipate US inflation updates. Speculations about Federal Reserve rate cuts shape market expectation. The dollar is holding its ground against major currencies as market participants await crucial US inflation data, set to …

13 May 2024
Week Ahead: April CPI expected to not reach target

As we edge closer to the CPI release on May 15, 2024, market participants are aware of the potential for this data to influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate policies. This is especially crucial as it marks one of …

10 May 2024
Dollar pressured by soft jobs data and Fed rate cut speculation

Key points The U.S. dollar declined against major currencies following softer jobs data, hinting at potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Recent interventions in currency markets, particularly concerning the Japanese yen, and upcoming economic indicators could influence short-term trading strategies. The …

2 May 2024
Yen Sees Unexpected Volatility From Possible Intervention

2nd May 2024 The yen experienced volatility in early trading on Thursday, surrendering gains after a sharp overnight surge against the dollar, which traders and analysts have attributed to possible intervention by Japanese authorities. SEE: Sharp dip followed by a …

29 April 2024
Japanese Yen Surges; Is it BoJ Intervention?

In a dramatic turn of events in Asian markets on Monday, the Japanese yen recorded a surge against the dollar, appreciating by 5 yen, with traders attributing this sharp recovery to heavy dollar-selling by Japanese banks. This intervention seemed to …

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