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US Stock Futures, Dollar Rise as Early Results Favour Trump
US futures, dollar, and Treasury yields climb as early polls show a tight race. Traders eye swing states and await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Markets Brace for U.S. Data
Asian stocks remain cautious amid high Treasury yields with upcoming U.S. payrolls data, Fed rate decisions, and presidential election. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Currencies Fall on US Election Bets
Rising expectations of a Trump victory have strengthened the dollar, pressuring Asian currencies as the “Trump trade” gains momentum. – vtmarkets.com
McDonald’s Gains but Lags Retail Sector Growth
McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Fed Mulls Policy as Inflation Softens
The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data reveals that inflation edged up by 2.4% year-over-year in September, narrowly surpassing forecasts but still reflecting a steady descent from its mid-2022 peak of 9.1%. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rises on Fast Retailing and Chip Stocks as Investors Eye Earnings
Japan’s Nikkei climbed Friday, driven by Fast Retailing and semiconductor shares, as investors awaited domestic earnings reports. – vtmarkets.com
Microsoft Faces Steep Decline in Broader Market
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) closed at $409.54, down 1.57%, underperforming against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Concerns rise ahead of its earnings release. – vtmarkets.com
U.S. Labour Data Lifts Dollar & Asian Stocks
Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Strong Jobs Data Fuels Fed Dilemma
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
USDCNH on the Move Amid Beijing’s Stimulus
Beijing’s stimulus package is boosting Chinese stocks, but its effect on the yuan is under scrutiny as USDCNH continues its bullish momentum. Traders are closely watching the interplay between China’s economic recovery efforts and U.S. economic data for market direction. – vtmarkets.com
