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Asian stocks reach 27-month high, dollar falls on rate cut speculation
Key points Asia stocks soared to a 27-month high on Thursday, driven by softer U.S. economic data that increased the likelihood of a September rate cut. This development boosted bonds and commodities while dragging down the dollar. A holiday in the United States led to thin trading as investors awaited the outcome of the UKContinue Reading
US dollar slips as inflation data points to rate cuts
Key points: This article is a follow up to: US dollar bullish in anticipation of the PCE inflation data release The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) fell slightly after the latest inflation data suggested a decline in price pressures, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates this year. The personal consumptionContinue Reading
Euro climbs following France’s first-round vote, yen falters
Key points: On Monday, the euro rose following the first round of France’s snap election, which put Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party in the lead. However, the margin was smaller than initially projected. This development came as a relief to markets concerned about potential expansionary and unsustainable fiscal policies from a strongerContinue Reading