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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?

CNH slid to an eight-month low against the US dollar due to weak inflation data and a rebound of the greenback. Read about the market implications and outlook.

Key points: China’s yuan eased to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, signaling its sixth consecutive monthly decline as the central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), continued to set weaker official fixings. Despite the dollar’s overnight retreat, the yuan remained close to the lower end of its daily trading band,Continue Reading

With a strong US dollar in the backdrop, the USDCNH currency pair is seeking to break above 7.30, despite efforts from the PBOC to counterbalance the US dollar.

The upcoming week is packed with key economic events that could significantly impact the markets. Here’s a detailed look at the key events to watch from 17th to 23rd June 2024, covering important announcements from China, Australia, the UK, and Japan. China to release key economic data in June China kicks off the week onContinue Reading

Key points:  Base metals experienced declines on Tuesday, driven by a combination of a weaker Chinese yuan (CNY) and high physical inventories. The depreciation of Chinese yuan against the US dollar reaching its lowest in nearly seven months, reduced the purchasing power of Chinese buyers. This, coupled with weak demand, exerted pressure on metals likeContinue Reading

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

Key points: On Monday, Hong Kong’s stock market experienced an observable surge, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index posting its best daily performance in a month. This optimism was largely driven by the anticipated rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB), which is expected to trim rates by a quarter point to 3.75% onContinue Reading

Wall Street endured a tough week, marked by significant declines driven by rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The market sentiment was further dampened by higher-than-expected inflation data from Germany and Australia, escalating global inflation concerns. As the market braces for the key US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation data, dividedContinue Reading

Key points:  Copper prices climbed on Wednesday, driven by optimism over increased demand from China, being the top copper consumer in the world. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose 0.5% to $4.79 per pound, while the most-traded July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) gained 0.3% to $5.32 per pound. Continue Reading