2021-05-18 13:43:18
Vantage FX Market Outlook for 18th May 2021
#Risk sentiment on Tuesday is slightly more risk on. Asian stocks opened firmed Tuesday as investors weighed a pick-up in virus cases in the region against the pace of economic growth as economies reopen. S&P 500 lowered while dollar and treasuries were stable after retreating. Oil held an advance to a two-year high as rising optimism around a demand recovery in regions such as the U.S offset Covid-19 flare-ups in Asia. Investors this week will parse the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting for any discussion about accelerating price pressures, and hints of a timeline for reducing asset purchases.
#DXY Dollar touched a near one-week low of 90.15 before paring some losses. Investors await minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s April meeting, due on Wednesday for clues regarding the central bank’s tolerance for near and medium term inflation. US Treasury yield held steady at 1.64% on Monday. All three main US stock indexes lost ground on Monday as investors once again ditched growth stocks. Dollar might be mildly bearish as investors eagerly await the news on the central bank’s inflation tolerance. Recent inflation data also made USD a less attractive option for investors.
#Gold Gold rallied above the $1860 mark, which is a level not seen since February. This was supported by general dollar weakness and rising concerns over inflation. Gold prices could edge higher, buoyed by rising concerns of rising inflationary pressure as the precious metal is often seen as a hedge against inflation. Meanwhile, rising coronavirus crises as infection rates continue to accelerate in India, which has been the worst hit by this wave of infections, continues to stem demand for safe-haven assets such as precious metals. Investors now await the minutes for the FOMC meeting for comments on rising inflation.
#CrudeOil #Oil Oil prices pushed higher and ended yesterday’s trading session 1% higher. This despite fresh restrictions implemented across Asia such as Singapore and Taiwan. The climb higher was due to the Eurozone's reopening their economy in line with US demand rising. Investors should keep an eye out on the pace of inflation which could hit consumer demand negatively. At the start of the Asian trading session, WTI opened higher by about 0.1%, whilst Brent opened lower by 0.12%.
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