10/13 Market report
【Dow Jones】 【Euro】 【Gold】 【Crude Oil】
MHMarkets：The CPI data was heavily positive, the dollar index soared and gold fell sharply.
At the end of the Asian market on Friday (October 13), the US dollar index rose significantly yesterday due to the impact of US CPI data.
MHMarkets：October 13, 2023--Fundamental Reminder
The dollar index rose higher and returned above the 106 mark to close up 0.86% at 106.59 after Thursday's unexpected pickup in CPI data reinforced market expectations of a "higher for longer" Fed and one more rate hike this year.
Week 39 data: Oil and Gold
First, it is necessary to provide a concise summary of the key economic data for this week. It is important to note that if you are engaged in trading gold or oil during this particular week, these fundamental factors have the potential to influence the accuracy of technical forecasts.
Ethereum Protocol for Staking Twenty Slashing Events Are Reported By Lido Finance.
According to reports, Lido Finance, a protocol for Ethereum staking, has recorded twenty instances of slashing involving validators under the administration of Launchnodes. These slashing events were a result of infrastructure and signer configuration issues. The incident occurred on October 11th at approximately 3:30 pm UTC. Lido has informed that the validator nodes of Launchnodes are currently inactive, and slashing has been halted until a thorough investigation into the root cause is conducted.
US September CPI exceeded expectations month on month The US dollar index recorded its largest increase in nearly two weeks
US September CPI exceeded expectations month on month The US dollar index recorded its largest increase in nearly two weeks
AUD/USD falls to near 0.6350 after hot key US inflation data
The AUD/USD pair experienced a significant drop below the key support level of 0.6400, taking a steep downward trajectory. This decline was triggered by the release of the United States inflation report for September, which indicated a higher-than-anticipated increase in the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI), primarily due to elevated gasoline prices.
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US Stocks Fall as Inflation Holds Pace
Dow Jones Drops 173 Points, S&P 500 Sheds 27 Points, Nasdaq 100 Closes Lower by 57 Points
WCG Markets:2023-10-13
WCG Markets:2023-10-13
Notification of Change in the Leverage of US Shares
Please be advised that the leverage on all US Share CFDs products will be adjusted starting from 16th October 2023 to further optimise the competitiveness and improve the trading environment.
10/12 Market report
【Dow Jones】 【Euro】 【Gold】 【Crude Oil】
MHMarkets：The CPI data is coming in heavy, and the US dollar index has slightly declined in the Asian market, waiting for the data to be released.
At the end of the Asian market on Tuesday (October 12), the US dollar index fell slightly, with current prices around 105.61.
MHMarkets：October 12, 2023--Fundamental Reminder
Fed meeting minutes released early on Thursday showed the Fed will keep interest rates high for "some time", but hawkish Fed Governor James Waller and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic both continued their recent dovish stance, with markets betting there is a less than 9% chance of a rate hike in November. The dollar index fell, closing down 0.02% at 105.73.
US and Chinese inflation the focus for the week ahead
The ASX200 concluded its third consecutive week with losses, plummeting by 1.34%. Surprisingly, the RBA's decision to maintain rates for the fourth consecutive month did not bring relief to the index.
Rollover Notification in October
Please be advised that the following CFD instruments will be automatically rolled over as per the dates in the table below. As there can be a pricing difference between old and new futures contracts, we recommend clients to monitor their positions closely and manage positions accordingly.
Market Closure in October
Please be advised that the following instruments' trading hours and market session times will be affected by the upcoming October holidays.
The US Dollar has the potential to come under pressure again when inflation data is released in the
Gold markets maintained strong gains even as the minutes of the Federal Reserve's September monetary policy meeting showed that the central bank was committed to maintaining a “higher for longer” monetary policy stance.
Crude Oil Price Could See Swing Moves Due To Israel-Hamas War
Yesterday, we discussed how Gold and Crude oil prices opened with a gap higher this week due to the Israel-Hamas war. Oil prices climbed above the $85.00 resistance zone before the bears appeared. The death toll is still rising in Israel and the Gaza Strip, as missile attacks continue, and conflicts explode for a sixth day on Thursday.
WTI Hits Three-Week Low at $86.95 Amid Stronger USD
As of October 3, 2023, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, the United States’ benchmark for oil prices, is trading at approximately $86.95 per barrel, marking a significant three-week low. This decline represents the fifth consecutive day of negative movement in WTI prices, with the primary driving force behind this trend being the robust performance of the U.S. dollar and mounting concerns regarding the potential consequences of higher interest rates on oil consumption.
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