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Market Analysis
June, 2023
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7 June 2023 9:59 pm
RBA Hope of No Recession Doubted On Crashing Yield Curve
Australia’s bond market is showing serious concern the central bank will push the country into a recession. The Australian key yield curve shrank to 13 basis points on Wednesday after data showed the economy slowed more than expected last quarter, while accelerating labor costs underlined the nation’s inflation challenge.The key …
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7 June 2023 8:57 pm
Gold slides on surging US T-yields, global economic woes
Gold prices decline, hindered by rising US bond yields and the greenback’s resilience; XAU/USD is down 0.50%. Gloomy global economic outlook impacts sentiment, with disappointing export data from China and broadened US trade deficit.The US dollar gains momentum as the US Dollar Index (DXY) pares earlier losses, adding pressure on …
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7 June 2023 7:46 pm
EUR/USD jumps on hawkish ECB remarks, US trade deficit reading
The EUR/USD pair buoyed by hawkish ECB commentary bounces off 200-day EMA as Fed June rate hike expectations fade. The US trade deficit widens significantly to $-74.6B, driven by a decline in exports and a rise in imports. Rate hikes by BoC and RBA influence US Treasury bond yields, signaling …
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7 June 2023 5:50 pm
BoC Preview: Forecasts from four major banks
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is scheduled to publish its Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday, June 7 at 14:00 GMT, and as the day approaches, here are the forecasts of four major banks’ economists and academics on the impending announcement. The Bank of Canada is likely to hold interest rates …
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7 June 2023 4:51 pm
High oil prices, supported by Saudi pledges to cut production
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by Saudi Arabia’s surprise pledges this week to cut production further, which offset the impact of weak Chinese data and an increase in US fuel inventories. Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $76.65 a barrel by 0949 GMT. West Texas …
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7 June 2023 2:46 pm
Turkish lira plunged 7%, amid the largest selling since the 2021 crisis
The Turkish lira plunged 7 percent on Wednesday to a new record high amid the biggest sell-off in the currency since its historic collapse in 2021, as the new Turkish government appeared to ease stabilization measures after hinting at a shift to more traditional policies. The lira has been under …
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7 June 2023 12:59 pm
Dollar fluctuates with the receding expectations of an interest rate hike
The dollar saw a volatile performance on Wednesday as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month receded, however moves remained range-bound as traders focused on whether an end to monetary tightening was in sight around the world. The Australian dollar recorded the highest level in three weeks, extending …
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7 June 2023 12:06 pm
Oil continues its losses as fears of an economic slowdown return
Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday as fears of headwinds from the global economy exacerbated gains gained after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged earlier this week to deepen production cuts. Brent crude futures fell 40 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $75.89 a barrel by 0456 GMT. US West Texas …
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7 June 2023 12:00 pm
Japan’s Nikkei index records its biggest decline in 12 weeks after a series of gains
Japan’s Nikkei index recorded its biggest drop in 12 weeks on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution after a series of gains. The Nikkei index fell 1.82 percent to close at 31,913.74 points, its biggest daily decline since March 14, ending a four-day streak of gains. The index rose 0.6 percent …
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7 June 2023 1:46 am
Market Drivers – US Session – 06/06/2023
The dollar posted mixed results on Tuesday in a cautious market ahead of a crucial week. The USD Dollar Index rose 0.15% but was unable to break the 104.40 area again. US Treasury yields held relatively steady. There are no Federal Reserve speakers ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting. Fed …
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7 June 2023 1:18 am
What Could SEC’s Battle Bring About In Cryptocurrency Market?
What Changes In The Cryptocurrency Markets Could The SEC Fight Bring About?The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a new lawsuit against Coinbase on Tuesday, just 24 hours after filing one against Binance. The entire business model of the cryptocurrency sector, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, is “built on …
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6 June 2023 11:58 pm
AUD/USD rallies post RBA policy meeting
The AUD/USD pair rallied to the highest since mid-May following the RBA’s policy meeting that unexpectedly raised interest rates. The cash rate was at an 11-year high of 4.1% earlier on the day. At the time of writing, the pair is trading at 0.6672. This development leaves the technical outlook …
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