The euro found a strong resistance level during the previous trading session at 1.2170, which managed to limit the bullish tendency to force the euro to retest the support level of 1.2170. Technically, and with a closer look at the 4-hour time frame, we find the 50-day moving average began …
Read More »Yellen: Biden Budget to Raise Debt-to-GDP Ratio
The proposed budget by the United States President Joe Biden will increase the ratio of the public debt to the gross domestic product (GDP), Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, said on Thursday. However, the budget will not add extra pressures on the inflation rate, Yellen noted. Speaking to a …
Read More »How is the Fed’s Balance Sheet Expected to Change in Coming Years?
A recent report showed that the balance sheet of the United States Federal Reserve could peak by next year before declining and then stabilizing in three years. The Fed’s portfolio could reach $9 trillion by the end of 2022, according to recent estimates by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Higher as Risk Sentiment Improves
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished mostly higher on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improves with recent remarks by the Federal Reserve officials easing inflation fears among Wall Street investors, especially in the absence of important economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose marginally by 10.6 points, or 0.03%, …
Read More »Oil Finishes Higher as U.S. Inventories Decline
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, as markets continue to expect demand recovery during the second half of the year. In addition, a decline in crude oil inventories in the United States also provided support for oil futures. Brent crude futures for July delivery gained 22 cents, or 0.3%, to settle …
Read More »Gold Settles Higher and Exceeds $1,900 Resistance Level
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, reaching a new level that is the highest in about five months, as markets continue to weigh reflation fears. The yellow metal’s gains came despite a rebound by the U.S. Dollar (USD), which probably limited today’s rise. Gold futures for June delivery rose by $3.20, …
Read More »EUR/USD Trading Lower Near Lowest Level in Two Days
The Euro (EUR) is showing a negative performance against the U.S. Dollar (USD), as the greenback is rising across the board on the back of higher Treasury bond yields and eased reflation fears. Recent remarks by the U.S. Federal Reserve officials suggested that the Fed will be able to limit …
Read More »GBP Declines As USD Strengthens
The British Pound (GBP) declined on Wednesday against the U.S. Dollar (USD), as the later rose across the board on the back of inflation fears easing after recent remarks by Federal Reserve officials. The GBP/USD pair is down for the day by about 0.20% at 1.4125. The pair has been …
Read More »European Stocks Mixed as Reflation Fears East
European stocks rose on Wednesday, as inflation fears eased with an improvement in the risk sentiment among investors. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished marginally higher by a fraction of a point, to remain near its record highs. The travel and leisure stocks rose by about 1% on recovery hopes, …
Read More »U.S. Mortgage Applications Decline 4.2%
Mortgage applications in the United States declined last week, despite the remaining historically low interest rates, data showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index fell by 4.2% in the week ended May 21 on a weekly basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Data showed a 7.2% decrease …
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