Japan Q2 business capex +7.4% y/y (vs. expected +9.9%)

Data from Japan’s finance ministry for spending on plant and equipment in April-June 2024: +7.4% y/y expected +9.9%, prior +6.8% for the q/q, +1.2% Capex is an input to the GDP data for Q2 due on September 9 Other data showed sales rose 3.5% y/y, while recurring profits rose 13.2% y/y Japan Inc. does not appear to faring too…

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AUD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.6750 ahead of Chinese PMI data

AUD/USD trades stronger around 0.6770 in Monday’s early Asian session. The US Fed’s closely watched inflation measure rose 2.5% YoY in July.  China’s NBS Manufacturing PMI declined to 49.1 in August; Non-Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in the same period.  Chinese August Caixin Manufacturing PMI will be released on Monday, which is expected to improve to 50.0 vs. 49.8…

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CME Globex Labor Day holiday hours – open Sunday evening for Tuesday trade date

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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Premium Forex Watch Recaps: Aug. 27 – 28, 2024

This week our currency strategists focused on inflation and GDP data, specifically from Australia and the U.S. for potential high quality setups. Out of the four scenario/price outlook discussions this week, two discussions arguably saw both fundie & technical arguments triggered to become potential candidates for a trade & risk management overlay.  Check out our review on those discussions…

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Dow Jones hits fresh record peak before slumping back to the middle

The Dow Jones clipped a new record high bid to round out the trading week. US PCE inflation held steady in July, teasing investors without giving further hope. Coming up next week: US long weekend, PMI figures, and another NFP print. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tipped into a fresh record intraday high on Friday, echoing Monday’s record-setting…

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 Soars past 146.00 boosted by US yields

USD/JPY maintains a downward bias, needing to break key resistances for a bullish shift. Short-term buyer momentum faces obstacles at 146.93 (Senkou Span A) and 148.46 (Kijun-Sen), with an eye on the 149.39 peak. Mixed RSI signals suggest short-term buyer dominance but an unclear broader trend. A drop below 145.39 (Tenkan-Sen) could trigger further losses, with supports at 143.44…

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Tech and consumer cyclical sectors lead today’s stock market gains

Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:46:11 GMT Overview of Market Sectors Today’s stock market heatmap reveals a broad spectrum of performances across various sectors, with the tech and consumer cyclical sectors taking the spotlight through impressive gains. Meanwhile, the energy sector faced notable declines, dragging down related stocks. Tech and Consumer Cyclical Shine The technology sector,…

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