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Greenback bounces as strong jobs report likely delays Fed easing this year
Greenback bounces as strong jobs report likely delays Fed easing this year
June 9, 2024
THE US dollar rebounded on Friday (Jun 7) after data showed that the economy created a lot more jobs than expected last month, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could...
Oil settles higher on hopes Fed will track European Central Bank rate cuts
Oil settles higher on hopes Fed will track European Central Bank rate cuts
June 6, 2024
OIL settled up 2 per cent on Thursday (Jun 6) after the European Central Bank (ECB) opted to cut interest rates, spurring hopes that the Fed will follow suit,...
Oil rises 1% as Fed rate cut optimism offsets demand fears
Oil rises 1% as Fed rate cut optimism offsets demand fears
June 5, 2024
OIL prices climbed 1 per cent on Wednesday (Jun 5), rebounding from four-month lows, as hopes of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September outweighed...
US dollar stands tall as traders mull Fed outlook
US dollar stands tall as traders mull Fed outlook
June 3, 2024
THE US dollar held steady on Monday (Jun 3), as investors warmed to the idea that US inflation may have slowed enough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates...
Gold holds steady as investors await US data for more Fed clues
Gold holds steady as investors await US data for more Fed clues
June 3, 2024
GOLD prices steadied on Monday (Jun 3) as investors looked forward to more US economic data for clues on when the Federal Reserve might start its monetary policy easing...
Gold posts fourth monthly rise on Fed rate cut hopes
Gold posts fourth monthly rise on Fed rate cut hopes
June 1, 2024
GOLD prices eased on Friday (May 31) as investors digested US inflation report that was largely in line with estimates, although expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest...
Europe: Shares rise after US inflation data keeps Fed rate cut hopes alive
Europe: Shares rise after US inflation data keeps Fed rate cut hopes alive
May 31, 2024
EUROPEAN shares rose on Friday (May 29) after softer US inflation data spurred hopes of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, while June rate cut bets for the...
Views on US economy ‘more pessimistic’ as uncertainty grows: Fed
Views on US economy ‘more pessimistic’ as uncertainty grows: Fed
May 29, 2024
OUTLOOKS on the US economy have become gloomier with reports of rising uncertainty and worries over risks, even though growth broadly continued recently, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.The...
Europe: Shares rise after US inflation data keeps Fed rate cut hopes alive
Europe: Shares decline as cautious Fed commentary weighs
May 28, 2024
EUROPEAN shares fell in broad-based declines on Tuesday in the lead-up to crucial inflation prints around the world this week, while cautious commentary from Federal Reserve officials further dented sentiment.The...
Asia: Shares mixed after Fed minutes, while Nvidia provides support
Asia: Shares mixed after Fed minutes, while Nvidia provides support
May 23, 2024
ASIAN markets diverged on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates elevated for some time as they struggle to...