Hang Seng Index: Potential Currency War May Kick Start Another Bearish Leg

Key Highlights USD/JPY started a recovery wave above the 142.00 resistance. It broke a major bearish trend line with resistance at 142.60 on the 4-hour chart. Bitcoin price recovered losses, but it might struggle above $43,800. The US nonfarm payrolls could change by 170K in Dec 2023, down from 199K. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US […]

The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate at a 12-year high of 4.35%. The market widely expected the decision, so it did not cause a spike in volatility. However, we note that the RBA warned that it was ready to raise the rate. In its commentary on the rate decision, the Australian central […]

The Bank of Canada maintained the overnight rate at 5.0%, while stating that it will continue with Quantitative Tightening (QT). The Bank highlighted the slowing in economic momentum, stating that growth “remained weak and below potential”, while emphasizing that “final domestic demand contracted with a large decline in business investment”. It also stated that “employment […]