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Asian Markets Navigate Uncertainty Over Fed Rate Cuts
Asian investors proceeded cautiously on Thursday following remarks from a Federal Reserve official suggesting a potential delay or reduction in interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, the yen maintained its gains after briefly reaching a 34-year low the previous day.
As a recent market rally begins to lose steam, traders are reassessing the US monetary policy outlook. Above-forecast inflation and economic data have led some to question whether the central bank can adhere to its projection of three rate cuts this year.
Confidence has been further shaken by recent comments from Fed officials. Atlanta president Raphael Bostic reiterated his stance of expecting only one rate cut this year, warning against hasty actions that could disrupt the market. Governor Lisa Cook also urged caution among decision-makers.
The latest remarks came from Fed governor Christopher Waller, who suggested a reduction in the number of rate cuts or delaying them in response to recent data. Waller noted progress in reducing inflation but expressed concern over slowed or stalled progress in recent months.
His comments preceded the release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, expected to show a slight increase, on Friday. Despite concerns, all three main indexes on Wall Street saw gains, with the S&P 500 reaching another record high.
In Asia, markets were mixed, with Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, and Wellington posting gains while Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, and Jakarta declined. Tokyo saw a decline of over one percent as the yen stabilized after hitting its weakest level since 1990 against the dollar.
A Bank of Japan official’s comments warning of continued accommodative monetary policy contributed to the yen’s slide. Speculation has arisen regarding potential intervention to support the currency, with Vice Finance Minister Masato Kanda expressing readiness to take necessary measures.
Market analysts anticipate heightened anticipation for Bank of Japan intervention, particularly in light of recent yen fluctuations. Concerns persist over potential market disruptions in the absence of intervention before the weekend.
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, 19th May, ended with a drop in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
409 crore 18 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 267 crore 60 lakh less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 16th May , Shares worth Tk 676 crores 79 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday
The benchmark DSEX lost 86.13 points or 5,431 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 20.52 points or 1,191, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 25.55 points or 1,948.
Of the issues traded, 22 advanced, 347 declined and 19 remained unchanged.
Shepherd Industries PLC ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 1.30 paisa or 9.35 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 15.20 paisa.
Desh General Insurance Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 0.90 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 29.10 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Beach Hatchery Limited 18 crore 94 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 53 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 32 lakh 72 thousand 812 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 41 crore 57 lakh taka
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, 16th May, ended with a drop in Indices and hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
676 crore 79 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 150 crore 46 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 15th May , Shares worth Tk 526 crores 33 lakh shares were traded last time, Wednesday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 9.98 points or 5,517 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 0.80 points or 1,212, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 3.79 points or 1,973.
Of the issues traded, 122 advanced, 215 declined and 57 remained unchanged.
MBL 1st Mutual Fund ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 0.50 paisa or 10 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 5.50 paisa.
Sonali Paper & Board Mills Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 11.80 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 382.50 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Asiatic Laboratories Limited 46 crore 23 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 43 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 3 crore 22 lakh 1 thousand 792 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 49 crore 85 lakh taka
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the fourth working day of the week, 15th May, ended with a drop in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
526 crore 33 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 138 crore 3 lakh less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 14th May , Shares worth Tk 664 crores 36 lakh shares were traded last time, Tuesday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 58.22 points or 5,527 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 12.79 points or 1,212, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 14.14 points or 1,977.
Of the issues traded, 61 advanced, 301 declined and 33 remained unchanged.
Reliance One the first scheme of Reliance Insurance Mutual Fund ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 1.50 paisa or 8.77 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 18.60 paisa.
Bay Leasing & Investment Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 0.30 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 9.70 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Alif Industries Limited 19 crore 21 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 45 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 68 lakh 31 thousand 91 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 37 crore 38 lakh taka
