Asian stocks are wrapping up the session in red after the previous session’s rally, as growing bets on an imminent European rate cut have fueled risk appetite ahead of key inflation data.
The financial landscape continues to be dominated by several destabilizing factors such as the war in the Middle East and its impact on oil, central banks’ moves on interest rates, and inflation trends.
Within this framework, markets are currently monitoring at least 4 key points.
Oil prices are stabilizing after two days of gains while tensions in the Middle East are still escalating.
Recent clashes and airstrikes have heightened tensions between Egypt and Israel, with international condemnation following casualties in Gaza.
Statements regarding the ECB’s path to monetary policy easing are multiplying.
The European Central Bank is expected to consider reducing financing costs in the upcoming June and July meetings, according to ECB board member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
In the commodities market, gold has stabilized, oil has seen a rise, and copper’s rally continues amid China’s efforts to boost its real estate market.
Wheat prices have surged due to concerns over shrinking stocks, and palm oil is set for higher closures on increased shipments.
Chinese property stocks have surged following policy adjustments, and technology stocks in China are on the rise after major state banks announced significant investments in a semiconductor fund.
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