During the North American day, the Canadian dollar is trading quietly, with the USD/CAD exchange rate currently down 0.07% at 1.3517. In the hopes of learning more about the Fed’s potential future interest rate path, investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the FOMC January meeting minutes later today.After the …
Read More »Gold price extends upside amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty
As the US dollar remains under pressure ahead of the publication of the FOMC minutes, the price of gold advances on geopolitical tensions and investors are awaiting FOMC minutes for cues on the outlook of the US rate policy. Gold is trading at $2025.48 per ounce at the time of …
Read More »US Dollar pressured ahead of FOMC minutes
Ahead of the FOMC minutes and the US opening bell, the US dollar is trading in the red. The Dollar Index recovers from Tuesday’s loss and trades back over 104. The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows that the dollar is down and that it is once more on the verge …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 20
The US Dollar has weakened amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will delay the first rate cut. The odds for a 25 basis points (bps) March rate cut have decreased to 34.4%, while June ones have increased to 55.1%. Stock markets are tepid, with Wall Street spending most of the …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs ahead of FOMC minutes, Eurozone PMIs
Early on Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair moved above 1.0800 and tested the 1.0840 zone. A widespread sell-off of US dollars supports the Euro. Markets are awaiting EU PMIs and Fed meeting minutes.Tuesday saw the EUR/USD pair reach a two-week high just shy of 1.0840 as the dollar widely declined. However, …
Read More »USD/CAD bounces after Canadian CPI data
The USD/CAD pair experienced early declines before rebounding into an intraday high of 1.3530 after Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation fell faster than expected. This softened the Canadian Dollar (CAD) across the board. Markets will focus on the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) as …
Read More »WTI crude oil settles lower amid global demand concerns
With worries about global demand outweighing price support from the Israel-Hamas conflict, oil prices settled down on Tuesday. While US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for March delivery finished down $1.01, or 1.3%, at $78.18 a barrel, Brent futures settled down $1.22, or 1.5%, to $82.34 a barrel. At $77.04 …
Read More »S&P 500, Nasdaq decline as Nvidia leads tech retreat
On Tuesday, stocks experienced a decline as Nvidia led a broader tech decline ahead of the chipmaker’s earnings report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 107 points, or less than 0.9%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 1.4%. Shares of Nvidia fell about 6%, and …
Read More »US dollar weakens after Presidents’ Day, ahead of FOMC minutes
The US Dollar Index, DXY, weakens as the US returns from holiday, trading modestly lower. No relevant reports were released during the session, while markets await fresh catalysts. All eyes are now on FOMC minutes from January’s Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.The dollar is trading in the red territory, modestly …
Read More »FOMC minutes awaited for clues on inflation battle, growth
The Fed’s recent rate decision meeting minutes are expected to highlight the complex economic challenges the US central bank faces, as it aims to balance inflation control with economic growth. Markets are realigning expectations to the Fed’s gradual rate cut plan, illustrating the complex economic environment investors and market participants …
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