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Asia midday: Global markets mixed as US-EU trade deal lifts Wall Street, JPY slides further, CHF/JPY (Chart of the day)
Asian markets posted mixed performance following Wall Street’s rally on US-EU trade deal optimism. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures extended gains, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell amid political uncertainty. A new 15% tariff agreement between the US and EU eased trade tensions, supporting risk sentiment. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng rebounded, but Singapore’s STI saw profit-taking. Gold edged higher, and the US dollar stabilized ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia midday: Asian stocks rise on AI optimism, US-EU trade hopes, EUR/GBP (Chart of the day) bullish trend intact as ECB looms
US futures edged higher in Asia on Thursday, lifted by AI optimism and improving US-EU trade talks. Tesla fell 4.4% post-earnings miss, while Alphabet rose 1.7% on strong AI-driven results. Wall Street hit new highs, with the Dow nearing its record. Asian markets followed suit—Japan's Nikkei surged 1.7%, STI extended its record streak. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened and gold slid further toward key support as traders await the ECB's policy signals.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia midday: Asia stocks rally on US-Japan trade deal; Nikkei hits 12-month high, WTI extends decline (Chart of the day)
Asia-Pacific markets rallied as optimism over a new US-Japan trade deal lifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225 surged 3.7% to a 12-month high, while the Hang Seng and Singapore STI extended gains. The US dollar traded mixed, with risk-on currencies like the Kiwi and Aussie rising. Gold eased 0.2% after hitting a 5-week high, pressured by profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand. Oil prices slipped for a fourth day, with WTI nearing key support at US$65.20 amid weak demand signals.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia midday: Asia markets mixed as US tariff fears mount; Singapore 30 (Chart of the day)
Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed action as investors locked in profits ahead of key risk events. Singapore's STI snapped its winning streak, Japan's Nikkei slipped despite early gains, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng held firm. The US dollar steadied after recent losses, Gold (XAU/USD) hit a 5-week high before easing on overbought signals, and WTI crude extended losses amid demand concerns. All eyes now turn to Fed Chair Powell’s speech for fresh policy cues.
by Kelvin Wong
WTI Oil Slips as 200-day MA Caps Upside Potential
In this article we examine the tight trading range of WTI Oil, influenced by EU sanctions on Russian oil, ongoing trade deal uncertainties affecting demand, and rising Saudi crude exports aimed at gaining market share. It also includes a technical analysis of key support/resistance levels and the potential moves for Oil prices.
by Zain Vawda
US oil consolidates as traders await fresh momentum
US Oil technical analysis as price have been consolidating between $65.50 and $70 as war-driven volatility still fades. Despite renewed geopolitical tensions, prices remain capped. Looking at potential technical signs for the development of renewed trends.
by Elior Manier
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