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  • ASIA FX RISES ON WEAKENING DOLLAR, YUAN DIPS AS ZERO COVID PERSISTS

    ASIA FX RISES ON WEAKENING DOLLAR, YUAN DIPS AS ZERO COVID PERSISTS0

    Asian currencies rose slightly on Monday, recovering some lost ground from last week as the dollar retreated, although China’s commitment to maintaining its strict zero-COVID policy dented the yuan The Chinese currency fell 0.1%, coming close to breaching the 7.2 level against the dollar after President Xi Jinping said the country has no plans to

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  • SEC WILL NOT PROHIBIT PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW

    SEC WILL NOT PROHIBIT PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW0

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly will not seek to ban payment for order flow (PFOF), despite earlier indications that SEC Chair Gary Gensler had been inclined to issue such a prohibition. A notable winner from this apparent decision is online broker Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), whose business model is based on In

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  • GOLD SET FOR WEEKLY LOSS ON FED JITTERS; INDUSTRIAL METALS GAIN

    GOLD SET FOR WEEKLY LOSS ON FED JITTERS; INDUSTRIAL METALS GAIN0

    Gold prices fell on Friday and were set to close the week lower amid fears of more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while signs of tightening supply helped copper and aluminum prices weather a worsening economic outlook Bullion prices sank well below $1,650 on Thursday – a key support level – after U.S.

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  • OIL SLIPS FROM 1-MONTH HIGH AS WEAK CHINESE DATA FUELS DEMAND FEARS

    OIL SLIPS FROM 1-MONTH HIGH AS WEAK CHINESE DATA FUELS DEMAND FEARS0

    Oil fell on Monday as an unexpected contraction in China’s service sector fueled fears of slowing demand, although an OPEC supply cut and the prospect of more disruptions in Russia kept prices pinned near a one-month high London-traded Brent oil futures fell 0.7% to $97.73 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell

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  • US LABOUR REPORT TO SET THE TONE FOR COMMODITIES MARKETS, DOLLAR INDEX

    US LABOUR REPORT TO SET THE TONE FOR COMMODITIES MARKETS, DOLLAR INDEX0

    Commodities may see increased volatility next week as well with the return of Chinese markets from Golden Week Holiday Commodities remained volatile amid fresh supply tightness concerns, prolonged inflation worries and Fed’s commitment to tame inflation despite fears of recession Recent comments by Fed officials clearly indicate that the financial market instability did not dissuade

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  • Oil Slips Before U.S. Payrolls, but set for Best Week in 6 Months

    Oil Slips Before U.S. Payrolls, but set for Best Week in 6 Months0

    Oil Prices Fell On Friday As Markets Awaited More Economic Cues From A Closely-Watched U.S. Payrolls Report, But Were Headed For Strong Weekly Gains After The OPEC+ Announced Its Biggest Supply Cut Since The 2020 COVID Pandemic London-traded Brent oil futures fell 0.4% to $94.43 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures were largely

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