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Standard Chartered’s Edward Lee and Jonathan Koh expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to steepen the SGD NEER slope by 50bps in April, partially reversing pre-emptive easing from H1-2025 while keeping the band unchanged. They highlight higher Oil prices, increased inflation forecasts, and Singapore’s safe-haven status, and prefer to fade dips in SGD NEER around 1.0–1.5% above the policy mid-point.MAS stance underpins Singapore Dollar”We expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to steepen the SGD NEER slope by 50bps in April to +1.0% per annum, while keeping the centre and the +/-2% policy band unchanged.””Reflecting higher oil prices, we raise…
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian both suggested the conflict could end soon
Understanding the Real Forces Behind the Gold Market Drop The recent gold market sell-off has shaken investor confidence, wiping out multiple trillions of dollars in combined gold and silver valuations. As prices fell sharply, many began questioning whether gold still deserves its reputation as a reliable safe-haven asset. However, this decline does not reflect a breakdown in gold’s fundamental value. Instead, it signals a shift in global financial dynamics, one where monetary liquidity and rising real yields are exerting greater influence than traditional geopolitical drivers. Whether this shift proves temporary or long-lasting will largely depend on how global economic conditions…
Warren Buffett said he sold Apple too soon and would buy more of it, though not in the current market. “I sold it too soon. But, I bought it even sooner, so,” Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick in an interview Tuesday on “Squawk Box” in which he announced he’s bringing back his famed charity lunch. Apple remains Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holding even after the conglomerate trimmed its stake to $61.96 billion at the end of last year, according to InsiderScore.However, Buffett said Tuesday that he would continue to add to the position if it gets cheaper. He said the iPhone…
USD/CHF advances on Tuesday, rising 0.12% to trade near 0.8005 at the time of writing, extending a six-day winning streak. The pair is supported by a slight advantage for the US Dollar (USD) and relative weakness in the Swiss Franc (CHF) amid improving global risk appetite.Market sentiment improved after a report by the Wall Street Journal indicated that US President Donald Trump is willing to seek a peace agreement with Iran. According to the report, Washington may consider ending its military campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, opting for diplomatic solutions over a prolonged military effort…
Analysts are divided over whether Microsoft’s diversified business model is a long-term AI advantage or a convenient present-day excuse.
At the end of each month, global financial markets are influenced by a powerful but often overlooked force: institutional portfolio rebalancing. Major players such as pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers adjust their portfolios to maintain target allocations across regions and asset classes. While this process is routine, it can have a meaningful impact on the foreign exchange (FX) market, particularly in major currency pairs. What Is Month-End Portfolio Rebalancing? Institutional investors typically hold diversified portfolios across equities, bonds, and sometimes commodities on a global scale. Over time, differences in market performance cause these allocations to drift away from…
U.S. stock-index futures fell and oil prices surged again on Sunday, following sharp losses on Wall Street on Friday, as investors are waking up to the reality that the economic effects of the Iran war — now entering its fifth week — are likely to last longer than first expected.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades lower against its major currency peers at the start of the week, trading 0.27% lower to near 0.6850 against the US Dollar (USD) in the opening trade. The antipodeans face selling pressure as investors worry that conflicts in the Middle East are set to widen amid fears that the United States (US) will send troops for ground military action in Iran. Australian Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Australian Dollar (AUD) against listed major currencies today. Australian Dollar was the weakest against the US Dollar. USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.17%0.17%0.06%0.04%0.38%0.33%0.12%EUR-0.17%-0.01%-0.07%-0.13%0.26%0.16%-0.06%GBP-0.17%0.00%0.00%-0.12%0.25%0.17%-0.05%JPY-0.06%0.07%0.00%-0.03%0.32%0.24%0.03%CAD-0.04%0.13%0.12%0.03%0.35%0.23%0.06%AUD-0.38%-0.26%-0.25%-0.32%-0.35%-0.08%-0.28%NZD-0.33%-0.16%-0.17%-0.24%-0.23%0.08%-0.22%CHF-0.12%0.06%0.05%-0.03%-0.06%0.28%0.22% The heat map shows…
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