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The Fed interest rate decision is the main event today. Although the fact they will cut rates is in no doubt, markets are however divided on how big the cut...
Market Commentary: Tuesday 17th September
The 25 or 50 debate continues ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting. The case for a 50bp cut was reignited by ex-Fed official William Dudley's comments...
Market Commentary: Monday 16th September
The week ahead is all about central banks. The Federal Reserve (Fed), the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) all announce interest rate...
Market Commentary: Friday 13th September
The yen has strengthened for a fourth straight day against the dollar, while stocks in the region have oscillated. The yen's rise is putting pressure on...
Market Commentary: Thursday 12th September
Event-driven markets continue today with the focus on the ECB. As mentioned earlier in the week, the Central Bank is widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps,...
Market Commentary: Wednesday 11th September
Last night, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump went head-to-head in their first presidential debate—the first since June, when Biden's performance ultimately led...
Market Commentary: Tuesday 10th September
Overnight, Asian interest was subdued. The Hang Seng is down 0.47%, the Nikkei is flat, and the CSI is up 0.13%. The patience game is still being played ahead...
Market Commentary: 9th September 2024
If last week was about the employment data then this week is about the inflation data. Ahead of this event on Wednesday I want to draw your attention to the...
Market Commentary: 6th September 2024
The dollar has weakened and US stock futures have declined slightly as traders prep themselves for US job data today that may determine how big the Feds...
Market Commentary: 5th September 2024
Markets are still in a holding pattern, favouring 'risk off' highlighted by iron ore futures sinking to their lowest level since 2022, as China grapples with...
Market Commentary: Wednesday 4th September
US stocks had their worst day in a month yesterday, as investors sold chipmakers and falling crude prices dragged energy groups down. Nvidia led the sell-off,...
Market Commentary: Tuesday 3rd September
Overnight, Asian interest was subdued. The Hang Seng is down 0.47%, the Nikkei is flat, and the CSI is up 0.13%. The patience game is still being played ahead...
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