Short Market Recap (24/06/24)
Dollar Index (USD):
Dollar Index (USD):
- Rebounded on Federal Reserve's caution towards interest rate cuts.
- Strong US economic data including Services PMI, Existing Home Sales, and Manufacturing PMI bolstered confidence.
- Contrasted with dovish stance of other major central banks.
Gold:
- Retreated sharply on better-than-expected US economic data.
- Selloff occurred as improved Manufacturing and Services PMI boosted US economic outlook.
- Investors shifted away from safe-haven assets like gold amid stronger US Dollar.
Crude Oil:
- Prices dipped slightly due to stronger US Dollar.
- Dollar appreciation reduced appeal of dollar-denominated oil.
- Long-term outlook remains optimistic; potential for central bank rate cuts to stimulate oil demand.
US Equities (Nasdaq):
- Saw profit-taking after Federal Reserve's hawkish tone and strong US PMI data.
- Investors sold high-risk equities amid uncertainty over Fed's monetary policy direction.
- Market cautious ahead of upcoming US inflation report for further guidance.
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