Policy

The dollar eased on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, which opens the door for another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump. Will Kamala Harris’ bid prove to be sufficient?

Key points: The Australian dollar surged to a six-month peak while the New Zealand dollar dropped amid changing rate cut expectations. Market volatility driven by U.S. inflation data impacted the Australian and New Zealand dollars differently. The Australian dollar held …

Key points: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone influences the dollar’s rebound. New Zealand dollar weakens as central bank expresses confidence in inflation control, hinting at policy easing. Dollar firms on Powell’s caution See: Dollar index trading at 104.768 …

Gold prices experienced a slight uptick on Tuesday, reflecting cautious optimism among investors as they await critical economic updates. Spot gold rose by 0.2%, reaching $2,364.03 per ounce.

The US dollar dipped after inflation data signaled potential Fed rate cuts. Key economic reports next week, including nonfarm payrolls, will guide market expectations.

Key points Fed Chair Powell speech due on Tuesday China’s June factory activity contracts again, services slows Palladium up 1.1% Gold prices held steady on Monday after data showed U.S. inflation subsided, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve will start …

Key points: Rupee poised to open slightly higher, supported by bond inflows. U.S. Treasury yields reach near two-week high, posing challenges for Asian currencies. The Indian rupee is anticipated to open slightly higher on Thursday, driven by expected inflows from …

Key points Australian dollar rises 0.4% to $0.6675 Annual inflation jumps to 4.0% in May, above forecasts Market prices in higher probability of rate hike The Australian dollar surged higher on Wednesday after data revealed that inflation accelerated much more …

Key points:  The personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) will be announced on Friday.  If the PCE data for May shows price pressures eased from April’s 2.8% clip, this will increase the probability of interest rate cuts this year.  The US …

Key points:  The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to maintain its stable monetary policy stance until 2025 due to persistent core inflation.  The economy of Singapore showed resilience in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the services sector.  While …