US Data on Wednesday came in mixed, including Durable Goods Orders that fell 5.4% in October, exceeding the expected 3.1% decline. On the positive side, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 61.3 in November, revised up from the preliminary reading of 60.3. Initial Jobless Claims that retreated …
Read More »US stocks surge ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, stocks experienced a surge following a brief decline in yields to their lowest point in several months, and the market’s rally from November extended into the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 178 …
Read More »Eurozone banks under pressure on accelerating loan default
The European Central Bank has warned about rising loan default cases and late payments as signs of stress in the eurozone’s banks. The bank is facing higher funding costs, declining asset quality, and fewer lending volumes, despite increased interest rates boosting revenue and profits. The ECB also warns that slower …
Read More »Gold continues to face challenge below $2,000
Spot Gold is bidding lower, testing back beneath the $2,000 key handle. The Gold Index (XAU/USD) is trimming back some gains as investors weigh their options post-US data.Gold remains well-bid, but $2,000 is proving to be a challenging level. XAU/USD tipped back into a daily high above the $2,000 mark, …
Read More »Nagel: ECB approaching interest rates peak
Interest rates in the Eurozone are close to their peak according to Wednesday’s statements by Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel who also explained that economic data will determine whether more tightening is needed. As for inflation, Nigel mentioned it is on track to move towards the ECB target while speaking at …
Read More »Negative sentiment drags CAD to fresh weekly lows
The Canadian dollar has hit a new weekly low due to deteriorating market sentiment and falling crude oil prices. The US data has reduced risk appetite and deflated crude oil bids, leading more markets to turn back towards the US dollar. Fresh weekly lows are expected since crude oil markets …
Read More »US dollar gains on rate policy speculations
The US dollar is trading in the green territory against major G20 peers, with traders expecting a quick return to normal rate policy. The latest FOMC Minutes revealed that cuts are not in the plan for the upcoming meetings, which dampens market bets that cuts might be very close, even …
Read More »OPEC’s policy meeting postponement drags Oil prices lower
Recent developments, such as the Middle Eastern ceasefire and a notable increase in US stockpiles, are causing oil prices to decline. Following the release of the latest FOMC Minutes, which showed that all Fed’s policymakers decided not to change rates anytime soon, the US dollar has been strengthening as markets …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 21
Gold rose sharply despite steady yields and peaked at $2,007. It then pulled back toward the $2,000 area. The critical level to break is $2,010. The US dollar’s increase on Tuesday was seen as a corrective measure because the currency remains vulnerable until the market refocuses on the story of …
Read More »EUR/GBP sees worst trading day since July
The Pound Sterling is up against the Euro by 0.5%, while hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers have helped the pound to surge. Before Wednesday’s trading session, the Euro is trading near its lowest point and showing little signs of recovery. In testimony before the Treasury Committee of the …
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