Monthly Archives: December 2024
Japanese Yen Strong on Heighten Likelihood of BoJ Rate Hike
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:35 pm, by
Market Summary The Japanese yen strengthened further following an upbeat Tokyo CPI reading above 2%, reinforcing expectations of a potential BoJ rate hike. USD/JPY fell below the 150 level as market sentiment shifted. Meanwhile, the dollar remained subdued after Wednesday’s PCE report, with the Dollar Index retreating from the 106 mark, reflecting expectations of steadyContinue Reading
New Year, New Market: 2025 Expected For Quiet Start!
Written on December 27, 2024 at 2:40 am, by
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 09:00 – US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec) The latest U.S. ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November 2024 was 48.4%, exceed market expectation of 47.7 and also up from 46.5% in October. This indicates a continued contraction in the manufacturing sector, though at a slower pace. The slight improvement inContinue Reading
Christmas Around The Corner, Quiet Markets Expected
Written on December 20, 2024 at 7:31 am, by
Monday, 23 December 2024, 09:00 – UK GDP (YoY) (Q3) In November, the UK’s preliminary GDP reading for the third quarter of 2024 showed a 1.0% increase, surpassing market expectations of 0.1% and improving on the previous quarter’s 0.7% growth. This expansion was driven by various sectors, with the services sector—representing a major share ofContinue Reading
