Market Overview - Page 16

The week will focus on central bank actions and statements, including the Fed, the Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Swiss National Bank. Investors will also monitor US retail sales data.

Oil prices surged over 6% due to bullish news, including US embassy evacuation in Iraq, US-China trade agreement, falling crude inventories, and decreased active oil rigs. Oil market bears still have control.

US CPI rose by 0.1% in May, lower than expected, impacting the dollar. Tariff disputes haven't significantly increased inflation, with sellers not rushing to raise prices.

The euro is experiencing an upward trend, supported by political decisions and varying economic factors, with potential for further growth.

The British labour market deterioration has weakened the pound due to rising unemployment rates and slowing income growth. Bank of England's easing measures have not yet reversed the trend, increasing expectations of further rate cuts.

Silver and platinum are experiencing strong rallies and attracting bullish investors as gold faces turbulence. Platinum has surged 35% to $1,225, while silver has risen 27% to $36.9, with both metals showing potential for further growth.

ADP employment data suggests a significant slowdown in the US labour market, with private sector employment growth at a low of 37K. But this unlikely brings Fed closer to rate cut because of accelerating price pressure

The US dollar is on the rise, gold is losing its safe-haven status, and Bitcoin is cooling off after a record-breaking run.

US personal income grew by 0.8% in April, exceeding analyst expectations, leading to higher savings rates due to modest spending increases, with inflation slowing to a four-year low of 2.5%. Fed's dovish stance may bring forward the next rate cut.

The US dollar rebounded to 50-day MA but remains on a long-term decline.

Gold experienced a downturn but rebounded after being bought back during an intraday dip. The price increased, testing a downward resistance line with potential for growth.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts key rate by 25 basis points to 3.25% to stimulate economic recovery. Bullish news supports New Zealand dollar against US dollar despite interest rate spread.