Market Minutes
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April Nonfarm Payrolls disappoints
Non-farm and private sector employment fall short of expectations, signaling a slower-than-anticipated pace of job creation.
3 May 2024, 13:45
All eyes on FOMC meeting and Powell’s comments
Amidst economic ambiguity, market awaits insights from the upcoming Fed meeting
1 May 2024, 08:39
Euro Area inflation holds steady, economy shows resilience in Q1 2024
In April 2024, Euro Area inflation holds steady at 2.4%, while core inflation eases to 2.7%. The Eurozone's Q1 2024 economy grows by 0.3%, exceeding expectations. Bank of Japan's reported intervention in the FX market impacts currency dynamics.
30 Apr 2024, 14:54
A holiday in Japan, but not a holiday for Yen
Amidst holiday-thinned trading, the yen's sharp slide below 160 against the dollar, followed by a swift rebound, sparks speculation over potential intervention by Japanese authorities amidst concerns over Federal Reserve policy implications.
29 Apr 2024, 08:40
Market resurgence: Wall Street's gain spreads to Asia
Tech giants drive market optimism amidst wall street's rally
24 Apr 2024, 06:43
Yen's intervention challenge
Japanese authorities face a dilemma as the yen declines, with options market signals questioning the effectiveness of intervention.
23 Apr 2024, 14:02
Markets hold their breath ahead of NFP data
The Non-Farm payroll is highly anticipated to trigger more volatility today as the US Job sector continues to exceed expectations.
5 Apr 2024, 09:43
Brent Crude prices at over 5-month highs
Geopolitical unrest and supply concerns propel Oil prices
2 Apr 2024, 13:19
US ISM Manufacturing grows, dollar rises
The US ISM Manufacturing PMI grew for the first time since September 2022
2 Apr 2024, 07:22
All-Time highs for gold as job data looms
Gold and oil reaching new peaks, investors brace for impact of lower liquidity on market dynamics
1 Apr 2024, 08:20