Wall Street closed Wednesday trading with a big win for risk appetite which managed to beat anxiety prevailed markets because of the second batch of US inflation data a day after the release of producer price data highlighted the rise in inflation to concerning levels that came above expectations. PPI …
Read More »Gold Price Leaps Following Key Inflation Data
Earlier during the North American trading session, gold price has significantly leapt reaching $2,390, its highest level in three weeks, with a gain of over 1%. The precious metal is trading at $2,388.78 per ounce at the time of writing, up +0.11%.This upward trend follows the release of data by …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 15
Risk appetite saw significant upward momentum due to the prevailing bearish sentiment toward the US Dollar following the release of US inflation data measured by the CPI for April. The USD Index (DXY) had a challenging session, declining further and revisiting the area near the key 200-day Simple Moving Average …
Read More »US Treasury yields decline on renewed interest rate expectations
US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, affected by inflation readings. The latest CPI print, for April, shed light on positive numbers that may push the Fed in the direction of lowering interest rates.The consumer price index reading in the United States …
Read More »USD/JPY declines following soft US CPI inflation
The USD/JPY pair is easing back, US Dollar sees broad-market selling pressure. US CPI inflation ticked lower, sparking rate cut hopes. Japanese GDP in the barrel for early Thursday. The USD/JPY pair eased on Wednesday, backsliding into the 155.00 handle after the US Dollar (USD) eased across the board, shedding …
Read More »Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Analysis: May 15, 2024
On May 15, 2024, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $62,775, up 1.8% in the last 24 hours. The US Consumer Price Index inflation data was the big event on the day, with expectations of a 3.4% year-on-year increase (slower than March’s 3.5%). Analysts speculated that a softer-than-expected CPI reading could …
Read More »Oil Slides Below $78.00 After OPEC, IEA Monthly Reports
Oil prices are 0.25% down, sliding below $78.00 after both OPEC and the International Energy Administration (IEA) released their monthly reports. OPEC stuck to previous expectations, while sluggish demand is forecasted in the IEA release. The US Dollar Index eases ahead of the US CPI print, with markets expecting a …
Read More »GBP/USD climbs following US inflation data
GBP/USD climbs past 100-DMA, with buyers gaining traction. Buying interest remains strong, as RSI points upwards, yet to become overbought. Key resistance lies at 1.2670, which would exacerbate followed by 1.2700. Sellers target a close below the 100-DMA to challenge 1.2600.The Pound Sterling advanced some 0.30% and hit a five-week …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 14
Ahead of the release of US CPI on Wednesday, market players were analysing sticky US producer prices and Chair Powell’s lukewarm stance, which caused the US dollar to continue its dismal start to the week and retreat to multi-day lows. The USD Index (DXY) continued to fall on Monday, breaking …
Read More »GBP/USD consolidates ahead of CPI data
The GBP/USD pair has consolidated its gains above 1.2580 during the early Asian session, with the major pair holding above the key 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) but still capped under the 1.2600 hurdle. The US Consumer Price Index and Retail Sales report for April will be in the spotlight, …
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