The GBP/JPY is trading into the high side, following a spike in Yen rates due to Yen options expiries. However, the moves were short-lived, and the pair is now trading back into recent highs. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned that the Japanese government is closely monitoring currency markets, which …
Read More »Euro maintains narrow range below 1.0700
The Euro is trading below the 1.0700 level against the US Dollar, with European stocks maintaining positive performance. US inflation figures are expected to drive market sentiment this week, as the Euro loses its initial shine against the USD. The dollar’s upward movement to the pivotal level of 106.00 has …
Read More »US Dollar Back to Green Territory on Government Shutdown News
The US dollar is mildly in green territory, with traders focusing on Tuesday and Wednesday as pivotal points this week. The Dollar Index is expected to make no significant moves with a light Monday calendar. The AUD/USD and the USD/SEK pairs are outliers gaining against the US dollar. Markets experience …
Read More »Amid recent decline, weak inflation is exactly what gold needs
Next week, gold prices might still be weak since Fed Chair Jerome Powell is continuing to adopt tightening policy in an effort to keep the market from becoming too dovish. At the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at $1936.68 per ounce.Powell said that if inflation pressures didn’t …
Read More »Oil achieves 2% daily gain, but headed for third weekly decline
Oil prices rose by 2% on Friday due to speculators taking profits on short positions, but remained on track for a third week of losses due to slowing demand. Brent futures rose by 2.0% to $81.58 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 2.0% to $77.28. Both …
Read More »Wall Street rallies on easing Treasury yields
The S&P 500 is expected to close the week higher than 4,400, despite a decline in consumer confidence. Meanwhile, US Treasury bond rates have stabilised after rising more than 10 basis points over the course of the entire yield curve on Thursday. S&P 500 breaks 4,400 as Wall Street closes …
Read More »US Dollar consolidates, expected to close with weekly gain
The DXY index trades neutral at 105.90, closing a 0.80% weekly gain. Fed hawks revived USD strength during the week.UoM consumer sentiment data come in lower than expected. The focus shifts to next week’s inflation figure from the US from October.The US Dollar showed minimal movement on Friday. The DXY …
Read More »China’s deflation impacts global manufacturers’ profits
The worldwide manufacturing sector is being impacted by China’s economic downturn, as evidenced by the decline in semiconductors, smartphones, and other electronics. Weak capital investment has also resulted in a slow demand for machinery.According to a Nikkei analysis of QUICK-FactSet data, the net incomes of about 13,000 major listed companies …
Read More »AUD/USD ends week lower, pressured by RBA’s stance, Powell’s hawkishness
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has experienced a significant drop in value, with the AUD/USD pair dropping 0.12% for the day and extending its losses throughout the week. The RBA’s 25 bps rate hike under new Governor Michele Bullock’s leadership failed to provide a bullish impetus for the Aussie, and Fed …
Read More »WTI trapped as US Crude Oil production hits all-time high
Crude Oil saw a minor relief bid on Thursday before getting pushed back down. WTI ticked into $77.00 before slipping back to $75.00. US hits all-time highs on Crude Oil production.WTI Crude Oil continues to get pushed into recent lows as barrel bids struggle to find the floor on bearish …
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