The U.S. dollar continued its downward trajectory on August 21, 2024, as investors anticipated a dovish message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium. This expectation, coupled with a generally improved risk sentiment, drove the dollar index (DXY) to near its 2024 lows. Several key …

Gold prices have been on a remarkable rally, recently reaching fresh all-time and historical highs. A confluence of technical indicators and fundamental factors suggests that this bullish trend may persist. Technical Analysis: A Strong FoundationThe recent price action has been characterized by a series of higher highs and higher lows, …

GBP/USD’s bullish run shows no signs of abating. The pair continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, gaining 0.32% to reach 1.3030, inching closer to mid-July highs. This sustained upward momentum is evident in the recent trading sessions. The next hurdle for GBP/USD lies at 1.3100. If the pair can break …

Goldman Sachs, a leading investment bank, has recently revised its forecast for a U.S. recession, decreasing the probability to 20%. This adjustment follows a brief uptick in the likelihood after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. However, subsequent economic indicators, including retail sales and jobless claims, have mitigated concerns about an …

Selling pressure on the US Dollar persisted as investor risk appetite strengthened ahead of crucial economic events. The release of the FOMC minutes and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole loomed large.The USD Index plunged to its lowest point in several months, nearing 101.80, as positive sentiment dominated …

Bitcoin’s recent price behavior has ignited a fervent debate among investors and analysts. After a brief flirtation with the $60,000 level, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has retreated, leaving market participants grappling with uncertainty. Is this a temporary consolidation phase, or a harbinger of a more protracted downturn?The Macroeconomic UndercurrentTo fully …

The Canadian Dollar exhibited a mixed performance on Monday, appreciating against its US counterpart while depreciating against other major currencies. This divergence comes as investors await crucial economic data releases and navigate a complex interest rate environment.Canada is poised to unveil its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Tuesday, …

On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by more than 150 points. As market sentiment rises, stocks are gaining ground. Fears of a recession have subsided in the wake of positive US data.As US market indices often gain ground, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) increased by more than …

Despite trading 1.1084, at the time of writing, the EUR/USD currency pair climbed higher on Monday, reaching levels near 1.1030, driven by growing expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as early as September.Recent economic data in the United States has painted a mixed picture. While …

China’s rapid ascent from a developing nation to a global economic powerhouse in the early 21st century was nothing short of astonishing. Fueled by massive investments and a seemingly insatiable appetite for commodities, the country became the world’s factory and a key driver of global growth. This era witnessed a …