Soybean and wheat prices continue to drop as the U.S. dollar strengthens, with forecasts of record U.S. crop supplies adding downside pressure. – vtmarkets.com
Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com
For traders, this presents a challenging puzzle. A strong labour market often points towards inflationary pressures, which raises expectations that the Federal Reserve may lean towards more rate hikes. -vtmarkets.com
Japanese yen stabilises but faces pressure from cautious domestic policy and a stronger U.S. dollar. – vtmarkets.com
The Nikkei fell 2.8% this week due to Prime Minister Ishiba’s shifting stance on rate hikes, with Kawasaki Kisen dropping 9.2% after the U.S. port strike ended. – vtmarkets.com
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