Sydney, Australia, 27 December 2023 – Having reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) earlier in the year, VT Markets is closing the year with 3 major environmental, social, and governance (ESG) milestones under its belt:

• Food for good with the UN’s ShareTheMeal programme
  Through the United Nations’ online ShareTheMeal platform, VT Markets raised 2,000 meals for communities in need between November to December 2023.
• A gift of joy with South Africa’s Cotlands
  Ahead of the holiday season, VT Markets donated 1,240 educational toys—including stacking rings and puzzles—to Cotlands, a Johannesburg organisation seeking to provide early development opportunities to marginalised children.
• Youth advocacy at UNESCO’s Jakarta workshop
  In addition to pledging its support as a key sponsor, VT Markets advocated for equal treatment of young STEM professionals via a keynote address at the UNESCO-led 3rd International Workshop and Training on Youth and Young Professionals in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation for Disaster and Climate Resilience.

Commenting on these initiatives, VT Markets’ Director of Global Marketing, Martin Li, stated: “The work we’ve done with ShareTheMeal, Cotlands, and UNESCO is just the start of much more to come. In a year that has yielded its fair share of challenges for humanity, we’re delighted to have contributed in some way.”

Heading into 2024, VT Markets is poised to build on this success. Off the back of a fresh partnership with the renowned team competing in the formula E world championship Maserati MSG Racing, the company will redouble its ESG efforts with both new and existing collaborators in tow. For news of upcoming initiatives and potential sponsorship opportunities, be sure to follow VT Markets on their official website and social media pages.

About VT Markets:

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 In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets currently offers unfettered access to over 1,000 financial instruments and a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile app.

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With no high-impact news expected, the market’s attention will be focused on the holiday season this week. Investor sentiment is likely to be influenced by holiday festivities, resulting in increased shopping activity and the investment of holiday bonuses. Additionally, the end-of-year period typically coincides with institutional investors going on vacation, leaving the market in the hands of comparatively bullish retail investors. This phenomenon, known as the Santa Claus rally, is expected to occur in the last week of December.

Holiday-related factors aside, here are several other medium-impact market indicators to watch for in the last week of 2023:

US unemployment claims (28 December 2023)

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 2,000 to 205,000 in the week ending 16 December, staying close to the 2-month low of 203,000 seen in the previous week.

Analysts expect a further rise to 207,000 in the week ending 28 December.

US pending home sales (28 December 2023)

Following a 1% rise in September 2023, pending home sales in the US dropped 1.5% month-over-month in October, marking the lowest level since records were first kept in 2001.

Analysts expect a 0.5% increase in the figures for November, set to be released on 28 December.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

Dear Client,

Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact info@vtmarkets.com.

This week, the market’s focus will primarily revolve around the Bank of Japan’s rate decision. Investors are eagerly anticipating any statements from the bank’s governor Kazuo Ueda, especially after observing the impact of the strong Japanese Yen arising from a weakening US Dollar. In addition to this, consumer price index (CPI) and gross domestic product (GDP) data for various regions will also be released, possibly further affecting the market.

As always, traders are advised to exercise caution as we approach these significant market highlights for the week:

Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision (19 December 2023)

Following its October meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its key short-term interest rate at -0.1% and held 10-year bond yields steady at approximately 0%.

No changes are expected in the BOJ’s upcoming rate statement, scheduled for release on 19 December.

Canada CPI (19 December 2023)

Canada’s CPI rose by 0.1% month-over-month in October 2023, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in September.

Analysts expect a decrease of 0.2% in the CPI figures for November, scheduled for release on 19 December. 

UK annual CPI (20 December 2023)

The UK’s annual CPI data reflected a decline in the UK’s inflation rate, from 6.7% in August and September 2023 to 4.6% in October 2023.

Analysts expect the UK’s annual CPI to drop further to 4.3% in the next set of updated figures, scheduled for release on 20 December.

US final GDP (21 December 2023)

The US economy saw an annualised expansion of 5.2% in Q3 2023, surpassing a preliminary estimate of 4.9% and marking the strongest growth since Q4 2021.

Analysts expect a 5.2% expansion in the US economy to be confirmed following the release of updated GDP data on 21 December. 

UK retail sales (22 December 2023)

Retail sales in the UK declined by 0.3% month-over-month in October 2023 following a revised 1.1% decrease in September.

Analysts expect a 0.5% increase in the next set of UK retail sales figures, scheduled for release on 22 December.

Canada GDP (22 December 2023)

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in September 2023, primarily propelled by a 0.3% increase in goods-producing industries. This also marked its first upturn in six months.

Analysts expect a 0.2% increase in the next set of GDP data for Canada, slated for release on 22 December.

US core PCE price index (22 December 2023)

Core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) prices for the US increased by 0.2% in October 2023, marking a slight easing from the 0.3% rise observed in September.

Analysts expect a 0.2% increase in the core PCE price index for the US following the release of updated data on 22 December.