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First up, let’s talk about the Asian Economic Calendar. On Thursday, all eyes will be on Australian labor market data, as it could influence the rate path of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Economists are forecasting a modest increase of 7.2k in Australian employment for March, following a significant surge of 116.5k in February. Additionally, there is an expectation for the Australian unemployment rate to creep up from 3.7% to 3.9%.
A potential deterioration in labor market conditions could have broader implications, affecting wage growth, disposable income, and ultimately spending. We could see a ripple effect on demand-driven inflation, prompting discussions about interest rate cuts by the RBA if spending outlook weakens. Keep an eye out for the RBA Bulletin and also for commentary from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), as they could provide further insight into market movements.
Moving on to commodities, we saw some mixed performance on Wednesday. WTI crude oil and gold prices experienced losses, driven by demand concerns and profit-taking, while iron ore prices saw a nice uptick on the Singapore Futures Exchange. Investors will continue to monitor news updates from the Middle East for potential market impact.
Stay tuned to Extreme Investor Network for more in-depth analysis, expert insights, and real-time updates on the latest market trends. Happy investing!
