IMF reports global growth downgraded to 4.4%, U.S. downgraded to 4.0% because of rising COVID-19 cases, supply chain distruptions and inflation affecting recovery.
As we head into the rate hiking season, equity markets have shown signs of abnormality. High Beta, risky currencies may therefore be in for shock if tensions escalate
The US Dollar has been weakening against ASEAN currencies, why? The Federal Reserve, PCE data, China manufacturing PMI and Philippine GDP data are due.
Gold prices rose overnight amid volatile market conditions. A 2-year note Treasury auction saw strong demand, which helped gold rise as short-term yields fell. The 5-year auction tonight may allow…