Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Thursday morning, holding at around 24,906 and ending a three-session winning streak, driven primarily by technology and consumer stocks. Sentiment weakened after US President Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, sparking concerns about a protracted trade war. Investors also grew cautious ahead of China's July trade data due later today, as Trump's unpredictable tariff policies have increased pressure on the Chinese economy. The losses were offset by a modest rise in US futures, amid reports that trading partners were rushing to finalize...
The USD/JPY pair trades in a calm manner around 145.00 during European trading hours on Wednesday (6/11). The pair is oscillating in a tight range, as investors await the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, which will be published at 12:30 GMT. Ahead of the US inflation data, the US Dollar Index (DXY) is fluctuating around 99.00. Investors will be watching the US inflation data as it will influence market expectations on the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy outlook. As measured by the CPI, headline inflation is expected to grow at a faster pace of 2.5% annually, compared to...
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors remained cautious as uncertainty over a US-China trade truce lingered ahead of key inflation data that could provide clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move. Spot gold was up 0.7% at $3,344.93 an ounce, by 0808 GMT. US gold futures were up 0.7% at $3,366.40. US and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove restrictions on China's rare earth exports. However, the talks have provided little sign of a lasting resolution to long-running trade differences. In April, the...
USD/CHF offered the latest gains recorded in the previous session, trading around 0.8220 during European hours on Wednesday (6/11). However, the pair may regain some ground as the Swiss Franc (CHF) may weaken on weaker haven demand, driven by improved risk sentiment amid easing tariff tensions between the United States (US) and China. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested, on Tuesday, a potential resolution with China, noting that the two countries have reached a framework to implement the Geneva Consensus. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said that the...
EUR/USD has fallen to just above 1.1400 on Wednesday, as the US dollar strengthened following headlines that US and Chinese representatives have reached a framework to reduce trade tariffs. The deal must now be approved by US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, and details are scant, leading to a lukewarm market reaction so far. Investors greeted the news with skepticism, as it leaves tariffs in place, albeit at a lower level, and offers little assurance about their sustainability. The currency pair's reaction remained confined to the same range between 1.1375 and 1.1455...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices traded in a tight range around $36.50 during European trading hours on Wednesday (6/11). The white metal consolidated as investors await the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, due to be released at 12:30 GMT. Economists expect US headline inflation to accelerate to 2.5% annually, compared to 2.3% in April. In the same period, core CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – grew by 2.9%, faster than the previous release of 2.8%. On a monthly basis, headline and core CPI are expected to grow by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. The scenario of rising...