Market Closure in August
Please refer to the following table for the changes in the trading hours during the month of August 2023.
Plus500 Commences New $60 Million Share Buyback Program
Plus500 announces a $60M share buyback program, reflecting confidence in its future. The firm remains vigilant against impersonators in the forex industry.
Finalto Added Russell 2000 Index to its Diverse Asset Offerings
Finalto adds the Russell 2000 Index to its tradable assets, reinforcing its dedication to diverse investments. WikiFX warns of cloned brokers; always verify on their site.
08/18 Market report
【Dow Jones】 【Euro】 【Gold】 【Crude Oil】
WCG Markets:2023-08-18
WCG Markets:2023-08-18
Interactive Brokers Broadens Offerings with New CME Products
Interactive Brokers expands its product range with new CME offerings. Special discounts announced on Exchange Fees till August 31, 2023. Stay safe from clone brokers with WikiFX.
MHMarkets：The dollar daily line rose for five consecutive days, the pound was much stronger than the rest, and the US crude oil was back below $80!
Spot gold extended overnight losses on Thursday (Aug 17) in Asia, hitting nearly five fresh lows at one point to $1,889.44 an ounce, as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's July policy meeting highlighted that policymakers remain divided on the need to raise interest rates further.
MHMarkets：August 17, 2023 - Fundamental Reminder
On Wednesday, after the Fed minutes showed that most policymakers continue to prioritize the fight against inflation, spot gold extended intraday losses, fell below the previous low of $1893 per ounce, a new low since March this year, and finally closed down 0.49% at $1892.33 per ounce; spot silver on the whole first rose and then fell, and finally closed down 0.32% at $22.44 per ounce.
08/17 Market report
【Dow Jones】 【Euro】 【Gold】 【Crude Oil】
WCG Markets:2023-08-17
WCG Markets:2023-08-17
Stocks Pick of The Week - Inflation Data Alters Fed Expectations; Tech Sector Reacts
It appears that the market has made a decision: The relatively quiet inflation report for July has sparked expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold off on additional interest rate increases.
The US dollar is trading flat as Monday’s trading session gets underway
As the trading session begins on Monday, the US dollar is showing no significant movement. The currency gained momentum on Friday when US producer prices were reported higher than anticipated. Although the discrepancy was not sizeable, it continued the previous trend of producer price readings exceeding expectations, which was also observed during the minor Consumer Price Index increase disclosed on Thursday.
The Dollar’s Still Got the Groove
High US yields and increasing pressure on emerging market currencies continue to secure the US dollar's status as a sound safe haven. The focal point today will be whether the Chinese renminbi declines further following the unexpected rate cut imposed yesterday. It is anticipated that demand for the dollar will remain strong.
Stocks Pick of The Week - Inflation Data Alters Fed Expectations; Tech Sector Reacts
It appears that the market has made a decision: The relatively quiet inflation report for July has sparked expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold off on additional interest rate increases.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.49%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Glass, Chemical, Petroleum&Plastic and Banking sectors led shares higher.
MHMarkets：Dollar pairs open up space on the upside, non-US currencies and precious metals are long and short, and US crude oil continues to be weak!
On Wednesday (August 16), spot gold narrowly oscillated during the Asian session, and is currently trading near $1904.84 per ounce. Overnight U.S. retail sales data was strong, fueling speculation that the Fed's interest rate hike cycle has not yet ended, so that gold prices continue to be under pressure. However, gold prices are still supported by the 1900 mark, the bulls still leave some opportunities.
MHMarkets：August 16, 2023 - Fundamental Reminder
On Tuesday, after the release of the super-expected "horror data", spot gold fell sharply to below the 1900 mark in the short term. Although the subsequent rebound and refresh the daily high, but the end of the day is still erased all the gains during the day, and finally closed down 0.31% at $1901.95 per ounce; spot silver trend is similar, and finally closed down 0.36% at $22.53 per ounce.
The US CPI data for July was better than expected The US dollar rebounded after an intraday correction Gold fell back, hovering on the $1,900 line
The US dollar index remained flat on Wednesday, after data showed that retail sales in the United States increased faster than expected in July.
08/16 Market report
【Dow Jones】 【Euro】 【Gold】 【Crude Oil】
Notification of US Stock Johnson & Johnson Change in the Contract
Please note that we will be setting close only for US stock Johnson & Johnson on 2023/08/17 since it is planning to do an exchange offer of Kenvue and we will not be giving out any Kenvue shares.