Week Begins with Market Optimism, Metals See Strong Gains
Asian markets kicked off the week on a positive note, buoyed by the record-breaking rally in US markets last week. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have spurred strong rallies in metals, stock investors appear relatively calm. Trading activity today may be muted due to bank holidays in several European countries and Canada, along with an empty US economic calendar. However, market participants will be paying close attention to comments from BoE MPC member Ben Broadbent and several Fed officials. Later in the week, volatility is expected to rise with RBNZ rate ...