Dow, S&P Hit Peak Since Jan ’22 as Stocks Rally Before Fed
Dow, S&P Hit Peak Since Jan ’22 as Stocks Rally Before Fed On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets demonstrated a robust performance, with major indices climbing to their highest points since the early days of 2023. This market buoyancy comes as investors digest a pivotal inflation report ahead of the Federal Reserve’s year-end policy meeting. The […]
Asian markets cautious ahead of US CPI; China’s SSE Composite dips amid lower inflation
Asian markets cautious ahead of US CPI; China’s SSE Composite dips amid lower inflation Asian stock markets are presenting a diverse performance as investors exhibit caution in anticipation of the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This significant economic indicator is poised to reveal vital insights into inflationary trends in the United States, with […]
GBP/USD sees buying interest above mid-1.2500s before UK job, US inflation data
GBP/USD sees buying interest above mid-1.2500s before UK job, US inflation data The GBP/USD currency pair, representing the exchange rate between the British Pound and the US Dollar, is showing signs of recovery in the early Asian trading session on Tuesday. This resurgence comes as the pair trades around 1.2565, marking a modest gain of […]
Kishida of Japan Set to Dismiss Additional Officials Amid Scandal, Reports Asahi
Kishida of Japan Set to Dismiss Additional Officials Amid Scandal, Reports Asahi Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is preparing to dismiss up to 15 ministers and junior ministers amid a slush fund scandal, according to reports from the Asahi newspaper. This move aims to mitigate the impact of a crisis involving the concealment of political […]
AUD Holds Above Key Level, Anticipates RBA Bullock’s Speech
AUD Holds Above Key Level, Anticipates RBA Bullock’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) has seen its value diminish for a second consecutive trading session on Monday, signaling a sustained bearish trend against its US counterpart. This downward trajectory has been influenced significantly by robust employment data emerging from the United States, which gave a considerable […]
Asian Stocks Decline Due to Chinese Market Impact, Dollar Experiences Weakness
Asian Stocks Decline Due to Chinese Market Impact, Dollar Experiences Weakness Asian markets experienced a downturn on Friday, influenced by Chinese shares and with little direction from Wall Street, closed for a holiday. Meanwhile, the dollar remained subdued as expectations grow that U.S. interest rates have reached their peak. Japan’s core consumer inflation and factory […]
Japanese Yen Gains on Soft Dollar, Fed Dovishness, and Bullish BoJ Outlook
Japanese Yen Gains on Soft Dollar, Fed Dovishness, and Bullish BoJ Outlook The Japanese Yen (JPY) has recently retreated from its strong gains against the US Dollar (USD), marking a second day of weakening on Wednesday. This shift comes after the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) hawkish minutes and better-than-expected labor and consumer sentiment […]
China Strives to Quell Property Market Concerns, Aims to Close $446 Billion Financing Shortfall
China Strives to Quell Property Market Concerns, Aims to Close $446 Billion Financing Shortfall China is intensifying efforts to address a significant shortfall in the real estate sector, pushing banks to address an estimated $446 billion gap required for stabilizing the market and completing millions of unfinished housing units. The government is nearing completion on […]
Euro/Pound Rises Above 0.8700, Focus on Eurozone and UK PMI Data
Euro/Pound Rises Above 0.8700, Focus on Eurozone and UK PMI Data The Euro/Pound (EUR/GBP) exchange rate has shown upward momentum, maintaining its climb above the 0.8700 mark for the second consecutive day amid early trading in the European markets on Thursday. The pair was spotted exchanging hands around the 0.8718 level, marking a modest increase […]
Asian Markets Set to Reflect Downturn in US Indices Amid Hawkish Federal Reserve Outlook
Asian Markets Set to Reflect Downturn in US Indices Amid Hawkish Federal Reserve Outlook Asian stock markets are bracing for a potential downturn, shadowing the recent halt in the rally of US benchmarks. This shift in market sentiment is largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s reaffirmed hawkish stance, as revealed in its latest meeting minutes. […]
Dollar Remains Weak Amid Expectations of U.S. Rates Peaking
Dollar Remains Weak Amid Expectations of U.S. Rates Peaking The dollar continued to weaken against major currencies, reaching multi-month lows on the euro and other currencies as investors anticipate declining U.S. interest rates in the coming year. In early Asian trading, the dollar index slipped below its 200-day moving average, extending its recent weakness. The […]
Xi Jinping’s Visit Aims to Fortify China-US Relations
Xi Jinping’s Visit Aims to Fortify China-US Relations The recent four-day visit by President Xi Jinping to San Francisco has marked a pivotal moment for Sino-American relations, fostering a more stable and cooperative engagement between the world’s two largest economies, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The visit included a series of over 10 significant bilateral […]
USD/CAD Stalls Above 1.3700; Focus on FOMC Minutes, Canadian CPI
USD/CAD Stalls Above 1.3700; Focus on FOMC Minutes, Canadian CPI The USD/CAD currency pair has shown a retreat for the second day running during the Asian trading session on Monday. This downtrend is primarily attributed to a softer US Dollar and a dip in the US Treasury bond yields, signaling a potential shift in market […]
Australian Dollar Hits Three-Month High as RBA Rate Decision Looms
Australian Dollar Hits Three-Month High as RBA Rate Decision Looms The Australian Dollar (AUD) is exhibiting strength as it ascends towards a three-month peak on Monday, sustained by the prospect of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) impending interest rate decision. Market sentiment is inclined toward a 25 basis point hike by the RBA in […]
The Canadian Dollar’s Struggle Against the USD: A Closer Look as it Nears 1.3650
The Canadian Dollar’s Struggle Against the USD: A Closer Look as it Nears 1.3650 The USD/CAD currency pair is on a path to extend its downward movement for the fourth consecutive day, hovering close to the 1.3650 mark in the early trading hours in Asia on Monday. This trajectory is largely influenced by market speculations […]
Turbulence in Asian Stocks and Anticipated European Market Openings in Light of Key Data Releases
Turbulence in Asian Stocks and Anticipated European Market Openings in Light of Key Data Releases In the wake of unexpected economic data releases, Asian stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, with most indices reflecting a downward trend. At the same time, European stock markets are gearing up for a diverse opening, eyeing imminent Eurozone […]
USD/JPY Maintains Stability Above Mid-149.00s As Market Awaits Crucial Decisions from BoJ and Fed
USD/JPY Maintains Stability Above Mid-149.00s As Market Awaits Crucial Decisions from BoJ and Fed The currency pair USD/JPY is exhibiting a steady performance, registering around 149.65, having made a minor pullback from its monthly zenith of 150.77 earlier during the Asian trading window on Monday. The trading community appears to be adopting a cautious stance, […]
Asian Equities Experience Uptick Amid US Bond Yield Dip and China’s Economic Stimulus Plans
Asian Equities Experience Uptick Amid US Bond Yield Dip and China’s Economic Stimulus Plans On Friday, the majority of Asian stock markets displayed promising signs of positive trading. A noteworthy factor in this uptick has been the declining US Treasury bond yield, which bolstered regional stocks as investors keenly awaited the release of the US […]