The US Dollar Index rose marginally on Thursday, finishing around 104.40, despite weak economic data and the decline in US yields. Economic DataUS Continuing Jobless Claims reached the highest level since 2022, with Initial Claims rising to 231,000. Industrial Production declined by 0.6% in October, exceeding the expected contraction. The …

Bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies rallied on Thursday. The most famous cryptocurrency has reached 18-month highs, with analysts expecting more upside if digital assets continue their momentum. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $36090.The next bitcoin halving in April is expected to reduce the issuance rate …

The USD/JPY pair retraces some of Wednesday’s gains due to US Dollar weakness and a shift to safe-haven assets favoring the Japanese Yen. A short-term bearish bias with a potential deeper pullback if the pair falls below 150.92, with key support levels targeted at 150.32 and 150.00. A recovery above …

US stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with Walmart falling 8% after earnings disappointing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 gained near 0.1%. Walmart reported quarterly earnings that topped estimates and raised its annual outlook, but by slightly less than expected. …

WTI is trading at $73.055 per barrel as US oil stocks rise more than anticipated. Earlier on the day, the American crude touched four month lows at $72.55.Concerns about declining oil demand are fueled by weak US economic indicators, such as an increase in unemployment claims and a decline in …

Gold price surged to a peak of $1,987, up 1.35%, earlier in the North American trading session. The Gold Index (XAU/USD) rose to $1,985, indicating a bullish bias. The US Industrial Production figures were below forecast, and the number of jobless claims reached a three-month high. The precious metal is …

The US Dollar has retreated to the red territory as weekly Jobless Claims contribute to dampen mood for quick recovery of the American currency. Traders are concerned about their future positioning as the US Dollar Index is nearing a break below 104. This suggests that the Fed is not fully …

Little progress was made during the San Francisco meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, but both leaders made encouraging remarks about addressing climate change and enhancing communication. According to Biden, US support for China’s faltering economy is desirable, but not at the price of US intellectual …

Retail sales slipped in October, falling just a tenth of a percent from its upwardly revised level for the prior month. The PPI data supports the Fed’s tightening cycle, but the US Dollar Index recovered from monthly lows and the 10-year yield increased from 4.42% to 4.52%. Wall Street stocks …

The Japanese yen continues to retreat against the dollar since the beginning of daily trading on Wednesday, driven by the rise in US Treasury bond yields due to the famous correlation between both.The USD/JPY rose to 151.37, compared to the previous daily close of 150.37. The pair fell to its …