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​​​​​​​Global Markets Face Mixed Sentiment Amid Economic Concerns and Central Bank Focus | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:   Australia - RBA Interest Rate Decision (Sep) Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks USA - Factory Orders (MoM) (Jul)   Eurozone - ECB's De Guindos Speaks In the evening hours of Monday, US stock futures exhibited a mixed trend, as the major indices were closed for the Labor Day public holiday. Dow Jones Futures and S&P 500 Futures both experienced a 0.1% decline, whereas Nasdaq 100 Futures remained flat.

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NZD/USD: Exploring the History, Dependence, and Strategies for Trading the Dynamic Currency Pair

The NZD/USD currency pair holds a significant position in the global forex market, accounting for about 7% of all foreign exchange transactions. As a major pair, it attracts the attention of traders and investors seeking opportunities in the New Zealand dollar (NZD) and the US dollar (USD) exchange rate. Understanding the dynamics of this currency pair is crucial for those looking to engage in forex trading. In this article, we will explore the history of the NZD and its dependence on the USD, as well as provide strategies and tips for trading NZD/USD.

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Tuesday's Stock Gains Driven by Energy and Tech Sectors as Investors Await Inflation Reports | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: New Zealand - RBNZ Interest Rate Decision USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Jun) USA - CPI (YoY) (Jun) USA - CPI (MoM) (Jun) Canada - BoC Interest Rate Decision USA - Crude Oil Inventories Stocks recorded gains on Tuesday, primarily driven by the energy and big tech sectors, while investors eagerly awaited upcoming inflation reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 317 points or 0.9%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.7%, and the Nasdaq saw a 0.6% increase.

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Wall Street Slides on Debt Ceiling While UK and NZ React to CPI | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:  USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q1) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Apr) On Wednesday, the major indices of Wall Street closed in negative territory due to the ongoing discussions between the White House and Republican representatives regarding the increase in the US debt ceiling, which have not resulted in a deal yet.

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US Stocks Fall, Dollar Weakens as Debt Ceiling Talks Pause; European Shares Rise; RBNZ Rate Hike Ahead | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: China - PBoC Loan Prime Rate USA - FOMC Member Bullard Speaks USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks On Friday, US stocks closed lower, and the dollar weakened as discussions to raise the US debt ceiling were suspended. This development unsettled market participants as the deadline to avoid default approached over the weekend.

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US Stocks Mostly Flat Amid Mixed Earnings, Inflation Concerns Loom | Daily Market Analysis

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US Retail Sales Drop 1% as Fed Predicts More Rate Hikes | Daily Market Analysis

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All Attention Is Riveted to the FOMC Meeting | Daily Market Analysis

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Top 5 This Week: Confrontation Over the U.S. Government Debt Ceiling and Tech Giant Reports | Daily Market Analysis

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Markets Still Have Plenty of Economic Impediments | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:       UK – CBI Industrial Trends Orders (Dec) Canada – RMPI (MoM) (Nov) New Zealand – Trade Balance (MoM) (Nov) U.S. stocks declined on Friday, with the S&P down 1%, and a similar decline was seen in Europe as the market continued to digest the hawkish messages from the ECB and the Fed last week. Over the week, the S&P was down 2%. U.S. 10-year bond yields rose 3 bps to 3.48% on Friday and were down 10 bps for the week.

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