Vietnam: Strong growth complicates inflation fight – DBS
DBS, Institutional
Vietnam: Strong growth complicates inflation fight – DBS
DBS Group Research anticipates Vietnam’s October 2026 exports and retail sales to stay robust, while headline inflation hovers around 5%, above the 4.5% target. Strong electronics shipments, firm household spending and tourism underpin activity, but elevated transport, energy, food and material costs pose a policy challenge as authorities pursue at least 10% economic growth. Robust […]
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Institutional, UOB
Chinese Yuan: Uptrend extends toward 6.6450 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue maintain a negative stance on USD/CNH, noting that the pair has been edging lower and remains under downward pressure. Short-term projections see scope to test nearby support, while the 1–3 week and 1–3 month views both favour continued gradual declines as long as the pair […]
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Institutional, OCBC
Singapore Dollar: Rebound seen relatively capped against US Dollar – OCBC
“USD/SGD eased overnight, tracking the pullback in USD and US Treasury yields despite stronger-than-expected US GDP and still-elevated inflation. The mixed market response suggests that conviction on the next leg higher in USD remains limited, although resilient US activity and persistent price pressures may also continue to restrain USD declines.” “We retain a constructive medium-term […]
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CommerzBank, Institutional
Thai Baht: BoT cautious on normalisation, downside persists – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay reports that the Bank of Thailand kept its policy rate at 1.00%, with the MPC maintaining a hold but signalling a less dovish stance. Authorities highlight financial stability risks from prolonged low rates and see scope for gradual hikes as growth improves, yet expect policy to stay on hold through 2026–2027. USD/THB […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Markets to Watch Next Week : US500, Bitcoin and EUR/USD Face a Volatile Week as US Elections, Big Tech Earnings and Jobs Data Take Centre Stage
Today Markets Analysis Global financial markets head into the new week amid heightened risk aversion following a difficult end to October for equities and renewed concerns surrounding cryptocurrency market liquidity. Three markets stand out for traders: the US500 (S&P 500 futures), Bitcoin and EUR/USD. Each faces a different set of catalysts, but all three will […]
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Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Can Prices Fall to $100 as Bearish Momentum Builds?
Today Markets Analysis Brent crude oil enters the new week under pressure after falling more than 3% over the past five trading sessions and slipping below $110 per barrel. Short-term technical indicators have deteriorated, with the MACD and momentum signals pointing towards further downside risk. However, the decline is approaching an important technical support area. […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
The Week Ahead – Markets Face a Critical Week as US Midterms, Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions Take Centre Stage
Today Markets Analysis Global financial markets enter the week beginning November 2 with several major political, economic and corporate developments capable of influencing investor sentiment, currency movements, bond yields and commodity prices. The US midterm elections will be a central focus, with investors assessing the potential implications for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and the […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
US Dollar Held Near 102 on Friday as Tech Sell-Off and Fed Rate Expectations Supported the Greenback
Today Markets Analysis The US dollar index remained little changed around 102 on Friday as disappointing technology earnings and renewed concerns about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence-driven market rally encouraged investors to seek safer assets. Despite the limited movement during the session, the greenback remained stronger over the broader reporting period, gaining 0.2% for […]
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Treasury Yields Lower On the Month
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was little changed at 4.93% on Friday, hovering near seven-week lows, as disappointing earnings from major tech companies fuelled a broad sell-off in US technology stocks and renewed concerns about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally, prompting investors to seek the relative safety of government bonds. Meanwhile, […]
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Chicago Business Activity Slows in October
The Chicago Business Barometer fell 3.5 points to 55.3 in October 2026, below expectations of 56.1 but remaining in expansion for a second month. The decline largely reversed September’s increase. Supplier Deliveries dropped 10.3 points to their lowest since February, although remaining in expansion for a 21st consecutive month. Respondents reported mixed conditions, citing shorter […]
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