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China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market

China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market China’s government is taking steps to help its struggling stock market and economy by allowing the launch of 37 new retail funds, a move approved by the country’s securities regulator. These funds aim to give the market a much-needed push, as it has been facing various difficulties […]

Nvidia’s AI Success to Revive Nasdaq 100 After Challenging August

Nvidia’s AI Success to Revive Nasdaq 100 After Challenging August Nvidia’s impressive achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are having a positive impact on the performance of stocks within the Nasdaq 100 index. Despite a rather challenging month of August, the dynamics changed dramatically thanks to Nvidia’s strong financial results. The company managed […]

S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus

S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus S&P500 Futures are slightly up, and interest rates have steadied after some big changes. People are paying attention to central bankers. The mood in the market is somewhat positive, but it’s struggling to stay as upbeat as yesterday. This week, there are important […]

August PMI Shows Slower Contraction in Japan’s Factory Activity

August PMI Shows Slower Contraction in Japan’s Factory Activity In the face of mounting challenges, Japan’s factory activity endured a third consecutive month of contraction in August, as indicated by a private sector survey. This prolonged decline was influenced by surging oil prices and persistent uncertainties surrounding the global economic landscape. However, while the trend […]

EUR/GBP looks to consolidate around 0.8520 ahead of PMIs from Eurozone and UK

EUR/GBP looks to consolidate around 0.8520 ahead of PMIs from Eurozone and UK EUR/GBP finds itself in a crucial juncture, with all eyes on its consolidation around the 0.8520 mark, a pivotal level that could set the tone for its immediate trajectory. As the Asian session unfolded on a Wednesday that carried high stakes, the […]

USD Index Nears 103.00 Despite Robust Yields, Eyes on US Data, Central Bankers

USD Index Nears 103.00 Despite Robust Yields, Eyes on US Data, Central Bankers Despite robust US Treasury bond yields, the US Dollar Index (DXY) continues to hover around the 103.30 mark in Tuesday’s Asian session, hitting an intraday low. The DXY’s lackluster performance is attributed to the mixed market sentiment and the focus on upcoming […]

Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance

Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance The latest consumer price data from Japan shows that core inflation slowed in July, indicating the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is unlikely to rush towards phasing out monetary easing despite the fact that inflation continues to be above the central bank’s 2% target. The […]

WTI Holds Near $78.60 Amid US Inflation and China Economic Worries

WTI Holds Near $78.60 Amid US Inflation and China Economic Worries Today, the price of Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the key US crude oil benchmark, is holding steady around the $78.60 level. This marks the fourth consecutive day of negative trading as two main factors weighing on the market. First, there are growing concerns about […]

China’s Economic Prospects Shadowed by First New Home Price Drop of 2023

China’s Economic Prospects Shadowed by First New Home Price Drop of 2023 In July, China experienced a notable event as new home prices declined for the first time this year. This occurrence adds to a series of discouraging data that collectively indicate a swift wane in overall economic momentum. It underscores the pressing need for […]

After UK CPI data release, GBP/JPY surged past 185.00

After UK CPI data release, GBP/JPY surged past 185.00 After the release of UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, the GBP/JPY currency pair experienced a surge, surpassing the 185.00 mark. This positive momentum in the cross is due to the encouraging inflation figures from the UK. However, market participants are also closely monitoring the possibility […]

China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan

China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan The recent surprise rate cut by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has sent shockwaves through the Chinese market. The aim was to stimulate economic growth, but it has led to unintended consequences. The benchmark government bond yield has plummeted to a three-year […]

S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Nvidia’s Surge

S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Nvidia’s Surge In a notable market development, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher on the back of a surge in chipmaker Nvidia’s stock. This upward momentum was largely propelled by a bullish note from Morgan Stanley, leading to Nvidia’s impressive rise of 7.1%. This marked the largest single-day increase […]

Gold Touches 5-Week Low Amidst Continued High US Dollar and Elevated Yields

Gold Touches 5-Week Low Amidst Continued High US Dollar and Elevated Yields Gold prices experienced a notable dip, touching their lowest level in over five weeks on Monday, as both the U.S. dollar and bond yields showcased resilience. This market movement unfolded ahead of the imminent release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, […]

S&P 500 Futures Weaken as China’s Economic Concerns Resurface

S&P 500 Futures Weaken as China’s Economic Concerns Resurface Early Monday sees a subdued risk appetite as reports from China over the weekend cast further shadows on the world’s second-largest economy and the global economic landscape. Geopolitical tensions involving Russia and recent robust US data have also contributed to the prevailing sentiment, stoking fears of […]

What is FOMO?

As traders, our emotions often drive us, and one of the hardest emotions to overcome is the fear of missing out or FOMO. Traders commonly experience this phenomenon, which can have severe consequences if not addressed.  In this blog post, we’ll discuss what FOMO is. We’ll also delve into what causes it, and how traders […]

Stocks Conclude with Gains Following Inflation Data

Stocks Conclude with Gains Following Inflation Data Stocks closed higher on Thursday following the release of the latest inflation data, which showed a slight increase on an annual basis. This marks the first time in over a year that inflation has shown signs of picking up. However, investors found solace in the fact that disinflationary […]

Asian Stock Markets Slide Amid US-China Concerns; Focus Shifts to US CPI

Asian Stock Markets Slide Amid US-China Concerns; Focus Shifts to US CPI Asian stock markets are trending downwards on Thursday, reflecting a sense of caution due to apprehensions about potential deflation in China and renewed tensions in the US-China trade relationship. Traders are opting to stay on the sidelines as they await the eagerly anticipated […]

First Time in Over 2 Years: China’s Consumer Prices Experience a Drop

First Time in Over 2 Years: China’s Consumer Prices Experience a Drop China’s consumer prices have taken an unexpected turn, experiencing a notable decline for the first time in over two years. The latest official data released on Wednesday revealed a 0.3% drop in China’s consumer-price index (CPI) for the month of July compared to […]