Wall Street dips into the red as risk appetite fades. The disappointment on the Ukraine – Russia talks and COVID-19 in China have soured sentiment.US markets have dropped into negative territory after having opened with gains on Monday. The fragile appetite for risk witnessed during the European session seems to …
Read More »EUR/USD’s Recovery Stalls Right Below 1.1000 Area
The euro has pared losses on Monday after the previous two days’ decline. The pair has bounced up from 1.0900 lows to post a moderate advance on the day, yet lacking follow-through to break psychological resistance at 1.1000.The higher appetite for risk has supported the euro. The common currency has …
Read More »USD/CAD Trims Losses, Approaches 1.2800
The US dollar’s rebound from 1.2690 extends to levels near 1.2800 while the Canadian dollar loses ground as oil prices drop. Longer-term, the USD/CAD is expected to remain neutral to negative.The US dollar has bounced up against its Canadian counterpart on Monday to pare losses after the 1.3% reversal seen …
Read More »Washington: China Open To Provide Russians With Military Support
Russia made a request to China for military assistance at some point after the start of the now three-week invasion of Ukraine.The US has told allies that China signaled its willingness to provide military assistance to Russia, according to officials familiar with American diplomatic cables on the exchange.The cables, which …
Read More »Green Energy Wins Amid Russian Fuel Ban
Investors added over $886 million to some of the biggest exchange-traded funds that invest in clean energy last week as the U.S. and Europe took steps to cut dependence on Russian fossil fuels.Shifting to green energy is fundamental to the European Union’s climate plans, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine compelled …
Read More »EUR/USD Rebounds, Approaches 1.1000
The EUR/USD pair has found support above 1.0930 and climbed back toward the daily high it hit on European hours at 1.0989, boosted by a stronger euro and a mixed US dollar.The key driver of price action continues to be the war in Ukraine. Volatility remains higher, even among currencies. …
Read More »Gold Consolidating Losses Around USD 1,950
Market players are focused on the latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The US Federal Reserve is set to raise rates next Wednesday, but for how much.The Gold Index XAU/USD is trading at the lower end of its latest range and is poised to extend its slump. US traders hold on …
Read More »S&P 500 Advances 0.9% On Early Trading Amid Milder Risk-on
Wall Street advances on Monday amid an improved market sentiment. Hopes of progress in the Ukraine-Russia talks have lifted appetite for risk. Banks are leading gains as major central banks hint to higher rates.US markets have opened the week on a moderately positive tone, following the trend observed in Europe. …
Read More »Market Drivers – European Session 14-3-2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the US Congress at 1300 GMT on Wednesday, March 16, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced in a joint statement on Monday. A Ukrainian negotiator said on Monday that official talks with Russia had been paused until Tuesday, as …
Read More »Palladium Falls More Than 10% as Fears of Shortage of Supplies Ease, And Gold Falls 1%
Palladium fell more than ten percent on Monday, snapping most of the gains that had led to record levels during the Ukraine crisis, as supply concerns eased. Gold also fell more than one percent on cautious hopes for progress in peace talks. And palladium, of which Russia is the largest …
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