The USD/JPY pair concluded Monday’s trading in a downward trend, influenced by a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, to which it is positively correlated in price movement in financial markets. The Japanese currency also benefited during the first trading day of the new week from increasing expectations of further interest …
Read More »Euro Continues to Rise, Boosted by Hopes of German Fiscal Reform Plans
The euro has continued its upward trend since the opening of Monday’s morning trading, driven by talk of fiscal reform in Germany, the Eurozone’s largest economy, amid uncertainty about the direction the single European currency might take in the coming period.This rise came in complete disregard of the European Central …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session: Attention shifts to Japan’s GDP, US jobs data
Market attention is shifting towards key economic data releases, with Japanese GDP and US jobs figures taking center stage. The US Dollar (USD) showed signs of recovery on Monday, partially reversing recent losses fueled by tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. The USD Index (DXY) regained the 104.00 level, although it …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Decline Amid Government Shutdown Concerns
U.S. Treasury yields have been declining since the start of trading in the new week, affected by concerns of a looming government shutdown as the deadline approaches for U.S. lawmakers to reach an agreement on a budget plan to fund government activities.U.S. Congress members have begun discussions aimed at avoiding …
Read More »US stocks suffer huge losses after Trump talks about recession
US stocks have been falling sharply since the start of daily trading on Monday after headlines focused on statements made by US President Donald Trump in a television interview conducted with him at the end of last week.During that interview, the US president did not rule out the possibility of …
Read More »EUR/USD Climbs Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Eurozone Outlook
The EUR/USD pair has exhibited notable strength, climbing to near 1.0850 as the US Dollar faces mounting pressure amid growing concerns over the US economic outlook. This surge comes as investors grapple with the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which are increasingly perceived as a …
Read More »Oil Falls, Affected by Recession Fears and Chinese Demand
Oil futures have been declining since the opening of daily trading on Monday, affected by recession fears, expectations of slowing Chinese demand, and concerns about global growth, all of which generally impact global oil prices.U.S. oil futures fell to $66.00 per barrel, compared to the previous daily close of $67.00 …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Seismic Shifts – Dollar’s Decline, Euro’s Ascent, and Global Markets React
This week witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of the global financial landscape, marked by the US dollar’s sharp decline, the euro’s remarkable ascent, and a notable divergence in fortunes between the British pound and the FTSE 100. A confluence of economic data, policy shifts, and trade uncertainties fueled unprecedented volatility across …
Read More »US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …
Read More »Precious Metals to the Moon for the Week, but Gold Dips Though Taking Center Stage
Gold prices experienced a dip on Friday as the US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, regained some of its strength and US Treasury bond yields rebounded following the release of a closely-watched US employment report. At the time of writing, the price of gold, represented by the XAU/USD …
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