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Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 18, 2024 –

There is plenty top come on the data agenda but none of it is higher-tier. Note that mainland Chinese markets reopen today after holidays on Monday and Tuesday. Hong Kong is closed today. This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here. The times in the…

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FOMC preview: Why the dot plot isn’t helping anyone

What do we make of the new dot plot on Wednesday? The Federal Reserve is due to release another edition of its forecasts around growth, inflation and — most importantly — where Fed funds are headed. At times, the market takes the dot plot as guidance on what…

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US aims to add 6 million barrels for SPR

The US has been slowly refilling the strategic petroleum reserve but will look to accelerate that with a purchase of 6 million barrels, according to a Reuters report. The administration will announce the solicitation as soon as tomorrow, according to the report and it will be for delivery…

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