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Yen Extend Losses Following Japan Inflation Data
Fundamental Analysis * Yen Falter: The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against the US Dollar following the release of mixed inflation data on Friday. Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June held steady at 2.8%, consistent with the previous month’s figure and maintaining its highest level since February. However, Core CPI inflation rose to 2.6%,Continue Reading
Wall Street Faces Headwind And Plummet
*Wall Street BloodBath on the uncertainty of potential trade restriction policy against China. *Gold Slides significantly from its peak as the risk-on mood escalates in the market. *Japan’s National CPI came at 2.6%, a slight improvement from the previous reading, providing buoyancy for the Japanese Yen. Market Summary The U.S. job data released yesterday bolsteredContinue Reading
Fed Rate Cut Locked In? All Eyes on PCE!
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 15:45 – US Manufacturing PMI (Jul) The latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI for June 2024 has been revised to 51.6, slightly lower than the expectation of 51.7 but up from 51.3 in May. This indicates an improvement in manufacturing business conditions for the second consecutive month, driven by increased newContinue Reading
Euro Declines After ECB Decision To Hold Rates
Fundamental Analysis * ECB Halts: The euro declined against the dollar after the European Central Bank (ECB) revealed its interest rate decision. The ECB opted to keep interest rates unchanged, while suggesting a potential future rate cut, though this guidance remains ambiguous and conditional. No specific future actions were detailed, as the ECB cited ongoingContinue Reading
Dollar Dip on Dovish Fed’s Beige Book
*The dollar tumbling on the Dovish Fed’s Beige book suggests the inflation is heading to 2%. *The Japanese yen gained significantly yesterday due to potential Japanese official market intervention. *Eye on today’s ECB interest rate, which is expected to hold the interest rate unchanged. Market Summary The dollar continues to tumble, trading at its lowestContinue Reading
