The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has halted its recent bullish recovery, halting on the charts and cycling familiar levels against the Greenback. The Loonie has recovered some ground after tumbling to multi-year highs at the tail-end of 2024, but bullish momentum remains elusive. Canada’s Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures disappointed …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) staged a comeback on Tuesday, erasing earlier losses and trading higher. This resurgence was primarily fueled by a confluence of factors, with the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance playing a pivotal role. The Fed’s recent shift towards a more restrictive monetary policy has propelled US Treasury …

The US service sector demonstrated robust growth in December, with the ISM Services PMI climbing to 54.1, indicating expansion. However, this growth was accompanied by a significant jump in service prices, reaching the highest level since early 2023. This surge in prices, driven by strong demand and increased input costs, …

Dogecoin (DOGE) prices remain subdued, trading below $0.40 despite recent bullish momentum. This consolidation follows accusations leveled against Elon Musk by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding alleged interference in German elections. While Musk’s influence on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Dogecoin, is undeniable, traders appear undeterred. On Tuesday, the coin lost …

The resilience of the U.S. job market, highlighted by a surge in job openings to 8.10 million in November, is casting a shadow over gold’s prospects. This unexpected strength in labor demand, exceeding economist forecasts, has dampened gold’s initial rally.The robust job market strengthens the Federal Reserve’s case for a …

Gold prices rallied on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a surge in US debt issuance and the potential impact on interest rates. The market is closely watching a series of large US Treasury bond auctions this week, particularly the 10-year and 30-year bonds. Fears are mounting that the high volume …

As markets prepare for another US NFP jobs report that is expected at the end of the week, the US dollar depreciated on Monday, allowing other currencies to regain some much-needed ground. With a gentle decline, the US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped again below the 109.00 barrier and lost almost …

A survey conducted in December 2024 revealed a decline in German corporate confidence.  Corporate bankruptcies in Germany have risen to levels comparable to those seen during the 2008 financial crisis. German corporates are in a range where some months could easily reach their highest levels in 20 years. During the …

The Canadian Dollar Strengthened on MondayThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) appreciated by 0.5% on Monday, benefiting from a weakening of the US Dollar across the market. This move was further supported by the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Trudeau ResignsPrime Minister Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on Monday, reclaiming the 43,000 mark, driven by a surge in technology stocks and tempered concerns over potential tariffs.Reports emerged suggesting a possible shift in the incoming administration’s stance on tariffs, indicating a more nuanced approach than initially anticipated. While the incoming President initially …